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Universal Fabrications is pleased to welcome another overseas skilled worker to the company. Akhil joins us following his successful completion of his Master’s Degree in Advanced Mechanical Engineering. He becomes the 4th individual who has been able to join us through the sponsorship route. Sponsorship Attracts Global Talent Matt Dakin, Commercial Manager commented “Akhil worked with…

What does a Welding Fabricator do? Welding fabricators measure, design plans, choose appropriate metals and welding techniques, cut materials, join everything together by applying heat fusion, and construct structural frameworks for buildings, infrastructure, machinery, and all types of metal assemblies. Skills required While foundational welding expertise is taught through dedicated training, the following are key…

It was a real pleasure to discuss engineering opportunities at the MTC Engineering Apprentice Event which was held on the 6th November 23. We were genuinely amazed by the turnout. A big thank you to the college for introducing us to the engineering stars of the future. Carl Smith Manager Director commented “As a growing…

Our new Citizen Sliding Head Lathe is a welcome addition to our machining fleet. It further extends our ability to manufacture precision machined parts with lights out running. A big thank you to Citizen Machinery UK and to our lead machinists who have enabled us to start production so quickly. If you have a need…

I am pleased to share that Wishes 4 Kids will be our supported Charity for 2024.  Historically we have given support to a number of different organisations and community groups but this year we wanted to channel our fund raising energies into a locally based children’s charity. For those of you who are not familiar…

We’re thrilled to announce that Universal Fabrications has once again achieved a significant milestone. For an impressive 21 years in a row, we have successfully held our ISO9001 certification.  Our Commitment to Quality Standards in the Engineering Industry A big thank you to all of our teams and suppliers for their continued commitment to getting…

Our New Logo We are proud to announce that this year marks the 45th birthday of Universal Fabrications.   As we reflect on our history, we’re thrilled to unveil our new logo which captures this special moment.   From the past to the present, a huge thank you to all of our customers, suppliers and…

As challenging as this year might be, we have just recently engaged into a great expansion of our business by purchasing the building next door. This includes not only extra office space and a new boardroom for meetings, but also several new parking spaces and a large Laser & Assembly area, essential for our new…

This year we are expanding our capacity within the Universal Fabrications site by erecting a new building to the rear of our current workshop. This will include new facilities like extra office space, and provide the much-needed capacity for our new and exciting projects starting later on in the year.

Early December we took receipt of our brand-new Vertical Machining Centre increasing our machine shop capacity by having a bed size of 2184mm x 813mm x 762mm, the 4th Axis rotary table will also increase capacity even further. With live projects ready and waiting the Haas VF-7/40 has already made a huge impact and will only…