Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Engineering Partner in Preston
Holden's CVE Limited, established in 1967, has built a reputation as a leading UK engineering company specialising in bespoke mechanical solutions. Our expertise spans precision fabrication, pressure vessel manufacturing, bridge engineering, and turnkey plant room projects, supported by a dedicated team with decades of collective experience. Accredited to ISO 9001:2015 and CE-Marking 1090 standards, we combine advanced metallurgy research with coded welders and PTS-trained installers to deliver safety-critical systems across aerospace, nuclear, healthcare, and industrial sectors.Our vertically integrated Preston facility enables full project control from design to installation, ensuring compliance with BS EN 1090 and Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations. With a focus on innovation and quality, we serve blue-chip clients through tailored engineering solutions that prioritise operational efficiency and long-term durability.
Services
Pressure Vessel Design
Bridge Engineering
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Plant Room Prefabrication
Structural Steelwork
Machining Services
Pipeline Fabrication
Vehicle Engineering
Process Plant Modifications
Lifting Systems
Details
- Year established: 1967
Highlights and features
- 55+ years' experience in precision engineering and fabrication
- Vertically integrated manufacturing facility with coded welders
- ISO 9001:2015 and CE-Marking 1090 accredited systems
- Specialist teams for pressure vessels, bridge engineering, and modular plant rooms
- Proven track record with blue-chip clients in regulated sectors
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- CE-Marking 1090
- BS EN 1090-1:2009+A1:2011 EXC 3
- PD5500
- ASME Section VIII
What people say
First class service
Knowledgeable staff
High standard machining
Innovative solutions
Professional approach
Services
Pressure Vessel Design
Our pressure vessel design service combines CAD modelling and stress analysis to create custom systems compliant with PD5500, ASME VIII, and EN 13445 standards. We specialise in carbon steel, stainless steel, and high-grade alloy vessels for process industries, energy, and water treatment sectors. Each design undergoes rigorous testing and documentation to meet Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations.
Bridge Engineering
We provide end-to-end bridge engineering solutions including design, fabrication, and installation of road, foot, and rail bridges. Our BS EN 1090-1 EXC 3-certified team delivers modular steel spans, parapet systems, and refurbishment components with full traceability documentation. Specialising in complex installations requiring precision engineering and site coordination.
Stainless Steel Fabrication
Our stainless steel fabrication service covers coded welding, plate forming, and precision assembly for industrial and healthcare applications. Using CNC profiling equipment and certified welders, we produce hygienic systems for pharmaceutical, food processing, and chemical sectors. All works follow ISO 9001 quality controls with material certification.
Plant Room Prefabrication
We design and manufacture pre-packaged plant rooms with integrated mechanical and electrical systems for heating, chilled water, and process applications. Built in controlled workshop conditions to BS EN 1090 standards, these plug-and-play units reduce site risk and accelerate project timelines while maintaining full compliance with building regulations.
Pipeline Fabrication
Our pipeline fabrication service includes bespoke design, welding, and testing of industrial piping systems for oil & gas, chemical processing, and power generation sectors. Using CE1090-accredited processes, we deliver skid-mounted packages with pressure testing certification and full QA documentation for hazardous area installations.
People
Mr J.L. Holden
Founder
Established Holden's CVE Limited in 1967, pioneering precision engineering in Lancashire. His meticulous approach laid the foundation for the company's reputation in mechanical engineering and fabrication services across regulated industries.
Questions
What engineering sectors does Holden's CVE Limited specialise in?
We specialise in aerospace, nuclear, healthcare, chemical processing, rail infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing sectors, providing tailored engineering solutions to meet specific regulatory requirements.
Are your pressure vessels compliant with UK safety regulations?
All pressure vessels are designed and manufactured to PD5500, ASME Section VIII, and EN 13445 standards, with full CE/UKCA marking and documentation to satisfy Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations.
Can you handle large-scale structural steel projects?
Our BS EN 1090-1 EXC 3-certified facility handles projects from small pedestrian bridges to major infrastructure steelwork, with overhead cranes supporting components up to 30-tonne capacity.
Do you offer turnkey engineering solutions?
Yes, we provide complete turnkey services from initial design through fabrication to on-site installation, including quality assurance documentation and post-commissioning support.
What quality accreditations do you hold?
We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and CE-Marking 1090 accreditation, with compliance to BS EN 1090 execution classes and Pressure Equipment Directive standards.
How do you ensure safety in hazardous environments?
Our teams hold PTS/ICI, IPAF, and PASMA certifications, with confined space operatives and coded welders trained to work in hazardous areas while maintaining strict HSE compliance.
Reviews (3)
Trish Catt
Oct 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
Very professional and do a great job
Very professional and do a great job
Adam Fleming
Jun 29, 2018
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Preston Pharmaceuticals Production Unit is part of the Royal Preston
Hospital.
Holdens have always given us a first class service, offering advice
from their very knowledgeable and friendly staff. The equipment is
machined to a very high standard, turnover and delivery is quick and
efficient.
Adam Fleming - Production ManagerPreston Pharmaceuticals
Hospital.
Holdens have always given us a first class service, offering advice
from their very knowledgeable and friendly staff. The equipment is
machined to a very high standard, turnover and delivery is quick and
efficient.
Adam Fleming - Production ManagerPreston Pharmaceuticals
David Holdsworth
Dec 20, 2016
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"From fixing automotive exhausts" (cut and pasted from website). Went in to ask about welding a broken exhaust to be told "we don't do that". Highly NOT recommended.
