Universal Fabrications Completes £2.5m Machinery Investment “It’s a real step change for the business”, said Carl Smith, Managing Director Increasing Capability, Boosting Capacity Universal Fabrications has completed a major £2.5 million investment programme, strengthening its position as one of the UK’s most capable and responsive metal manufacturing specialists. Over the past two years, the business has…

Universal Fabrications recently attended MSPO 2025 in Kielce, Poland and DSEI 2025 in London, showcasing our fabrication, machining and assembly capabilities to European defence and security professionals. As part of the UK delegation at MSPO, we exhibited on the international stage, demonstrating our commitment to supporting the UK’s defence industry and Tier 1 contractors looking to expand their manufacturing capacity. Our stand at MSPO…

Universal Fabrications is proud to announce that it has been officially awarded pre-approved supplier status under the ESPO Street Furniture Framework (Contract 615) – a trusted procurement route for public sector organisations across the UK. This prestigious framework appointment recognises Universal Fabrications’ commitment to delivering high-quality, durable, and modern street furniture, backed by end-to-end manufacturing,…

Universal Fabrications is proud to announce a major leap forward in our machining capabilities with the arrival of the Starvision DX2220 5-Axis Milling Machine – a powerful investment that positions us to machine large fabrications and complex components up to 2700mm x 2000mm x 800mm with unmatched precision and flexibility. This isn’t just another machine…

As a leading Metal Manufacturing company we are pleased to announce that Universal Fabrications will be exhibiting at Subcon 2025, the UK’s largest subcontract manufacturing supply chain show, taking place between 4-5 June at the NEC in Birmingham. We offer the complete turnkey solution covering sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, finishing and assembly. If you are…

As part of Universal’s commitment to offering fast track prototyping and scalable manufacturing to its customers, we are proud to announce we have invested in another 6kw Laser Cutter. This state-of-the-art Amada machine takes advantage of the latest ECO technology and compliments our other laser cutting and punching machines.  The new Amada Ensis 4020 AJ…

As part of Universal Fabrications’ commitment to reduce its Carbon Footprint we are delighted to announce our solar power installation is now live. Early benefits have been incredible, at one point over 90% of the electrical power was being self-generated through solar!!! As a sheet metal fabrication company, electrical power is critical to our operations….

Sheet Metal Fabrication company secures JOSCAR Accreditation Universal Fabrications achieves Approved Supplier Status for the Aerospace, Defence and Security Sectors We are pleased to announce that we have secured JOSCAR Approved Supplier status. This marks a significant moment for the company as it further cements itself as a proven sheet metal fabrication company to the…

Universal Fabrications is proud to announce a significant step towards promoting workplace diversity and inclusion. We have recently become a signatory of the Race at Work Charter, an initiative by Business in the Community (BITC) that aims to improve equal opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed Race, and ethnically diverse employees in the UK. This commitment…

In our commitment to supporting the local community, Universal Fabrications is a proud sponsor of Hinckley Rugby Club under-8s team. We recognise the vital role children’s sports play in their development and through our sponsorship, we can play a part in their growth both on and off the field. As a sheet metal fabrication company, we understand…