CAPABILITIES
Material Supply & Preparation
Reliable Manufacturing Starts With Reliable Materials
For large global OEMs, material supply is more than just procurement, it’s a core enabler of programme stability and cost control. A single delay, mislabelled batch, or uncertified alloy can jeopardise entire production schedules, impacting multiple tiers of the supply chain.
High-Performance Manufacturing
Precision Manufacturing Starts Long Before the First Component is Machined
As the first stage in our vertically integrated process, Material Supply & Preparation creates the foundation for accuracy, quality and predictable delivery. We source certified materials, verify compliance on arrival and prepare stock with full digital traceability.
By controlling this critical stage in-house, we eliminate uncertainty, reduce lead-time risk and ensure every programme begins with proven, specification-aligned material. This guarantees consistency for machining, fabrication and surface treatment downstream.
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How We Do It
Material Supply Chain Management
At BCW, we control the entire material supply chain in-house to ensure quality, continuity and confidence from day one. Materials are sourced only from ISO 9001, AS9100 and IATF 16949 certified suppliers, with PMI verification and certification checks completed on receipt.
Stock is then processed using automated saws, precision profiling and CNC cutting systems, with every batch tracked through our ERP for full, digital traceability. Built on APQP methodology and PFMEA-driven risk assessment, our material flow ensures right-first-time quality, stable lead times and consistent performance across complex, multi-platform programmes.
Customer Benefits
Our customers benefit from:
- Certified sourcing of aluminium, steel, iron, titanium and specialist alloys from OEM-approved suppliers
- PMI-verified materials with full digital certification and batch traceability
- Precision preparation using automated sawing, CNC machining and profiling to reduce waste and machining time
- Real-time inventory visibility through ERP-linked batch identification
- PFMEA- and APQP-driven risk management for predictable quality and lead times
- A stable, controlled supply chain that supports cost-efficient, multi-programme delivery
Material Handling Capabilities
BCW’s Material Supply & Preparation facilities span our Burnley and Wellingborough operations, forming part of over 300,000 sq. ft. of vertically integrated UK manufacturing space.
Key facility features include:
- Dedicated receiving and inspection zones with PMI verification
- Automated horizontal band saws and precision profiling systems for accurate blanks and complex shapes
- Barcode-tracked inventory integrated with ERP for real-time material visibility
- Lean-flow layouts feeding machining, fabrication and treatment operations with minimal handling
This infrastructure ensures materials move seamlessly from certified suppliers to final production cells, maintaining integrity, reducing internal handling time and supporting consistent, repeatable quality across all programmes.
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Industries We Support
BCW’s precision manufacturing expertise supports OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers across:
Aerospace
Automotive
Defence
Off Highway
Power Generation
Rail
Advanced Engineering Solutions
Facility
Our Precision Components Manufacturing operations span BCW’s Burnley and Wellingborough facilities, with over 300,000 sq. ft. of production space dedicated to CNC machining, automation, and precision inspection.
Each site operates under a unified quality system, ensuring repeatable standards across all programmes.
Key facility highlights include:
- Over 90 CNC machining centres, including multi-axis vertical and horizontal platforms
- Automated machining cells for high-volume continuous production
- Dedicated sliding head cell for small, complex parts
- Large component machining area with high-torque horizontal spindles
- Advanced metrology suite featuring CMM, FARO, laser trackers, and surface finish testing
“We have worked with BCW for over a decade, and their commitment to quality, precision, and reliability has consistently exceeded our expectations.
The defence sector demands nothing less than excellence, and BCW has proven to be a trusted partner by delivering high-quality parts on time, every time. Their engineering expertise and unwavering focus on standards give us the confidence that our systems are built on trust and durability.”
John Loughrie
Director of Innovation BAE Systems
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