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4th July 2019
The recent acquisition of an FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) 3D printer allows us to quickly create bespoke tooling and masking to match our customers’ requirements. We […]
3rd July 2019
On course for completion during 2019, the 18,000 sq ft (1,672 sq m) building that will enable us to expand our shot peening and coating facilities, […]
24th July 2018
For many years, Sandwell has been one of the leading experts in applying Kephos coatings to components. It offers exceptional chemical and corrosion resistance, despite being […]
23rd July 2018
Well ahead of the September 2018 deadline, Sandwell have achieved the latest ISO 9001 (2015) accreditation. The 2015 update represents a significant step change over the […]
23rd July 2018
FlexiFinish, a new methodology developed for the finishing of Additive Manufactured parts was launched at the MTC in Coventry on June 18th. Sandwell have been one […]
4th April 2018
Residual stresses are those which are locked into a component, independent of any external, or applied loads. Residual tensile stresses, often introduced during machining or as […]
4th April 2018
Despite the many advantages of Additive Manufacturing (AM), poor surface finish has always been a major barrier to adoption, particularly in demanding end-use applications. Sandwell has […]
4th April 2018
Northampton born Peter Dix, Sandwell’s Production Manager, joined the company in 2016, having sold the specialist engineering firm he co-owned. In the years before, Peter had […]
13th December 2017
Following the recent factory upgrades, Sandwell’s planned capacity expansion continues apace with two key acquisitions. The first of these is the installation of a state-of-the-art laser […]
13th December 2017
At the recently held Montreal World Conference on Shot Peening, Sandwell Technical Director Colin McGrory presented The paper ‘Nanocrystallisation on the surface of superalloy In718 component […]
27th July 2017
Introducing RoboPeen Over the years, Sandwell have built up a sound reputation for pushing the boundaries within surface engineering, and its latest innovation, RoboPeen, represent another […]
26th July 2017
Sandwell turns 20! This year marks the 20th since Sandwell was founded in 1997. The company was founded as Colin McGrory had discovered that the available […]
26th July 2017
Sandwell to exhibit at LCV 2017 Following a successful exhibit at the MIA Business Growth Conference, where Sandwell’s exhibit was met with great interest from the […]
4th May 2017
Since Sandwell’s inception in 1997, we have been working with Whitford Worldwide, the UK producers of Xylan industrial coatings. In the early days, we primarily applied […]
4th May 2017
Each year October/November heralds the start of what is the busiest time of year for Sandwell. This year – just to keep things interesting Sandwell decided […]
21st December 2016
While Sandwell continues to develop their superfinishing capability to meet the needs of its F1 and other high end customers, every so often, they get asked […]
21st December 2016
Sandwell’s Founder and Technical Director has been awarded the prestigious Shot Peener Magazine’s “Shot Peener of the Year 2016” accolade, becoming only the 3rd ever British […]
12th October 2016
Sandwell were fortunate to be the only company to host Mr Shot Peener himself, Jack Champaigne, when he visited the United Kingdom. “We are extremely privileged […]
12th October 2016
The UK’s largest annual meeting of advanced engineering professionals and supply chain organisations, the Advanced Engineering Show, will be returning to the NEC in Birmingham on […]
12th October 2016
Sound recruitment has always been a key aspect of growth at Sandwell; we are always looking to enhance our experience and expertise, and with that in […]
10th August 2016
MEPC have collaborated with experts in the motorsport industry to present a report on their findings about the Evolution of the High Performance Technology and Motorsport […]
10th August 2016
As a high-performance engineering company, the state and future of the UK engineering sector is or great importance to Sandwell. In order to help develop […]
20th March 2015
Another week and another birth of a new machine…We are proud to announce the launch of our latest multi axis Shot Peening machine is now operational […]
5th March 2015
Apprenticeship Case Study – Megan Ducker Megan is currently completing an Apprenticeship as a Finishing Technician at Sandwell a specialised surface engineering company based in Towcester. “Carrying […]
17th November 2014
Sandwell are exhibiting at Autosport Engineering UK 2015 8-9 January 2015, Hall 9, NEC, Birmingham UK. Come and visit us at Stand E68. www.autosportinternational.com
24th October 2014
Sandwell are exhibiting at Advanced Engineering UK 2014 11-12 November 2014, Hall 5, NEC, Birmingham UK. Come and visit us at Stand K132. www.advancedengineeringuk.com
24th October 2014
He brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent over thirty years within Formula One, Motorsport and Automotive industries. More recently Graham has been heavily involved […]
4th July 2014
Please check out the Italian, French and German websites using the flags on the homepage or these links www.sandwell.it, www.sandwell.fr and www.sandwell.de.
28th May 2014
Sandwell UK are proud to be involved with the specialist coating on the BAC Mono, supercar gearbox #DiscoverMono. www.bac-mono.com
25th April 2014
The Advanced Engineering Show UK 2014, NEC, 11-12 November, 2014. Visit Sandwell UK at Stand K132
24th April 2014
Sandwell UK: Awarded the prestigious Whitford Recommended Coater Accreditation Designed to recognise the past and continued use, and maintaining of excellent and consistently high standards in […]
REACH FOR THE SKY – work progresses well on our factory extension
On course for completion during 2019, the 18,000 sq ft (1,672 sq m) building that will enable us to expand our shot peening and coating facilities, now has all the groundworks in place, so that the main construction work can begin.
Being built adjacent to our current site, it has been purpose-designed to incorporate state of the art machinery that will be the match of the best in the world for the surface finishing sector. Over the coming months we will keep you up to date on progress…watch this space!