A & B Richardson Engineering

A&B Richardson Engineering Limited is a UK-based international tool and die manufacturer with over 40 years of experience, located in Halesowen, West Midlands. They specialise in precision engineering, designing and manufacturing custom dies and tools to tight tolerances, and claim to produce the largest dies in the UK. The company is capable of handling prototype components, small batch runs, and large-scale contracts.

Leveraging advanced CNC machining centres and CAD modelling, A&B Richardson Engineering can machine parts weighing up to 20 tonnes. Their capabilities include a range of CNC machines, including VM3018A, VM4018A, VM4230A, and large-size double column series machines. They also offer welding services and maintenance programs. The company works with various materials to produce components for diverse industries such as aerospace, mining, defence, and oil & gas.

A&B Richardson Engineering serves a broad customer base, including tier 1 suppliers and forging companies, with named clients such as Mettis Aerospace, Forged Solutions, Brockhouse, and Wyman & Gordon. They are part of Somers Forge Limited, which is within the Folkes Holdings Group. The company has developed a specific trepanning tool for producing large extrusion dies and moulds, facilitating faster steel extrusion.