Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Metal Fabrication & Welding Services Since 1936
Ladbrook UK has been a cornerstone of British engineering excellence since 1936. Founded by the Spinks family in South London and relocated to North Walsham in 1947, we remain a privately owned, family-run business with over 80 years of continuous operation. Our commitment to innovation is demonstrated through significant investments in state-of-the-art machinery and technology, enabling us to handle projects from simple prototypes to complex, high-volume production runs. Our team of experienced engineers and support staff, many of whom have spent decades with the company, brings unparalleled expertise in metal pressing, fabrication, casting, and spinning. We pride ourselves on building long-term client relationships through consistent quality, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of industry requirements.Our versatility allows us to serve diverse sectors including armaments, automotive, electrical, and construction. As a second-generation business, we maintain the founding family's values of service, quality, and trust while embracing modern manufacturing techniques. Our North Norfolk facility combines traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver tailored metalworking solutions across the UK and beyond. We work closely with clients to provide comprehensive project management for assemblies, ensuring seamless integration of components and coatings. With pressing capacities ranging from 5 to 200 tonnes, we offer scalable solutions that balance cost-effectiveness with precision engineering.
Services
Pressed Metal Parts
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Metal Casting
Assemblies
Metal Spinning
Metal Signage
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years of continuous expertise in metal fabrication and engineering
- Our family-owned business maintains generational knowledge and values
- We operate state-of-the-art machinery with pressing capacities up to 200 tonnes
- Our team includes engineers with decades of industry-specific experience
- We provide comprehensive project management from concept to market release
Services
Pressed Metal Parts
We produce precision pressed metal components using 5-200 tonne capacity presses. Our capabilities span prototypes to high-volume production in various materials, from small electrical contacts to large panels. This service caters to industries requiring durable, dimensionally accurate metal components with tight tolerances.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Our facility handles complete sheet metal component production using CNC punch presses and hydraulic brake presses. We offer cutting, bending, and forming services for diverse applications, supporting both simple and complex geometries with surface finishing options to meet specific requirements.
Metal Casting
We provide comprehensive metal casting solutions including aluminium, zinc die-casting, and investment casting. Our processes accommodate all volumes with material and coating options, complemented by CNC machining for precision-finished components meeting exact specifications.
Assemblies
Our assembly services manage complete project lifecycles from concept to market. We source or manufacture components, apply modern assembly techniques, and handle labelling, fasteners, and surface coatings to deliver ready-to-use metalwork solutions for manufacturers.
Metal Spinning
Using advanced CNC machinery, we produce cylindrical and conical components through metal spinning processes. Capable of working with non-ferrous metals and specialist steels, this service delivers precision-formed parts for applications requiring rotational symmetry and structural integrity.
People
Patrick Johnson
Managing Director
With over 30 years at Ladbrook UK, Patrick oversees operations on behalf of the Spinks family. He attributes the company's success to its dedicated team and commitment to traditional values while embracing modern engineering practices.
Michael Peake
Commercial Director
Having joined in 2005, Michael progressed from CAD work to leading commercial operations. He focuses on sales growth and business development while maintaining the company's investment in technology and workforce well-being.
AJ Johnson
Operations Manager
Starting at 18, AJ has advanced from factory floor to operations management. He manages purchasing and customer relationships, leveraging his extensive industry experience and international cricket background to solve complex supply chain challenges.
George Johnson
HR & Programming
George combines HR responsibilities with CAD programming, having joined at 16. He finds satisfaction in employee development and transforming designs into tangible products, balancing technical and human resources aspects of the business.
Freddie Henley-Hunter
Production Manager
With nearly a decade at Ladbrook UK, Freddie oversees production processes from welding to press operations. He drives technological innovation while maintaining quality standards, applying his expertise to position the company as an industry leader.
Questions
What metalworking services does Ladbrook UK offer?
We provide pressed metal parts, sheet metal fabrication, metal casting, spinning, and complete assembly solutions using state-of-the-art equipment and traditional techniques.
How long has Ladbrook UK been in business?
We've been operating since 1936, making us one of the UK's longest-established family-owned metalworking companies with over 80 years of industry experience.
What industries do you serve?
We support diverse sectors including armaments, automotive, electrical, construction, and specialist manufacturing through our versatile metalworking capabilities.
Can you handle both small and large production runs?
Yes, our 5-200 tonne pressing capacity and flexible manufacturing systems accommodate prototypes to high-volume production across various materials and complexities.
Where is Ladbrook UK located?
Our main facility is in North Walsham, Norfolk, serving clients across the UK and internationally from this central East Anglian location.
What makes Ladbrook UK different from competitors?
Our combination of generational expertise, continuous technological investment, and family values creates unique metalworking solutions that balance tradition with innovation.
Reviews (1)
Gerry Turner
Dec 17, 2021
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Retired from Ladbrook's a few years ago, just popped into to see the team before Christmas, always made welcome. They go from strength to strength. Well done guys.
