Express Engineering (Gateshead)

EXPRESS ENGINEERING (GATESHEAD) LIMITED is a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 45 years of experience, specialising in turnkey solutions for subsea equipment within the offshore energy markets. Located in Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, the company operates from extensive facilities spanning 250,000 sq ft, housing over 100 CNC machine tools and offering 300,000 manufacturing hours per annum. They handle complex critical components from bar, forged, and cast materials in low to medium batch quantities.

Their comprehensive manufacturing capabilities include precision machining with CNC turning up to 1.3m diameter, vertical boring up to 2m, and horizontal milling/boring up to 2m, working with a range of materials including nickel alloys, Inconel, stainless steel, and duplex/super duplex. In-house welding and cladding services utilise advanced techniques for materials such as 625 Cladding, AISI 4130, and Titanium, supported by a qualified welding engineer. Assembly and testing are conducted in a 50,000 sq ft facility with significant craneage and specialised chambers for hydrostatic and submerged gas testing up to 20,000 psi, performed by highly skilled technicians.

EXPRESS ENGINEERING manages the entire supply chain, from material sourcing to final quality documentation, leveraging global supply chain partners and an integrated ERP/APS system for efficient planning and scheduling. They offer a partnership approach focused on cost and lead time reduction, including Design for Manufacture (DFM) support and dedicated project management. The company holds ISO 45001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834-2:2021, and ISO 14001:2015 certifications, demonstrating their commitment to health & safety, quality, and environmental standards.