Gardner Aerospace - Wales

Derby, East Midlandsgardner-aerospace.com

Unit 9 Victory Park, Victory Road, Derby, DE24 8ZF

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GARDNER AEROSPACE - WALES LIMITED is a UK-based international contract manufacturer specializing in finished aerospace components, operating 13 sites globally and employing over 1700 individuals. They offer end-to-end vertically integrated production with extensive advanced machining capabilities, including components up to 30 meters and multi-axis operations, alongside comprehensive assembly, sheet metal fabrication, and rapid prototyping. As a Tier 1 D2P Partner and Supplier Council member for Airbus, Gardner Aerospace holds numerous industry accreditations such as AS9100/EN9100 and NADCAP, and is approved by major aerospace leaders including Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, GE Aviation, and Rolls-Royce, with specific approvals for over 560 special processes from Airbus, differentiating them through streamlined single-solution contracting and financial stability.

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GARDNER AEROSPACE - WALES LIMITED is a UK-based international contract manufacturer specializing in finished aerospace components. With a global footprint spanning 13 sites across the UK, France, Poland, India, and China, the company offers end-to-end vertically integrated production. Employing over 1700 individuals and generating approximately $200 million USD in revenue, Gardner Aerospace provides local support backed by significant global supply chain advantages.

The company's extensive capabilities include advanced machining, with over 200 spindles and the capacity for components up to 30 meters, including specialized long-bed and multi-axis operations. They also offer comprehensive assembly services, sheet metal fabrication, and a "Speed Shop" for rapid prototyping and urgent spares. Gardner Aerospace primarily serves the aerospace sector, acting as a Tier 1 D2P Partner and Supplier Council member for Airbus.

Gardner Aerospace holds a robust portfolio of industry accreditations, including AS9100/EN9100, NADCAP, and numerous ISO certifications. They are approved by major industry leaders such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Boeing, GE Aviation, and Rolls-Royce, with specific approvals for over 560 special processes and 130 test methods from Airbus. The company emphasizes streamlined single-solution contracting, ethical practices, and financial stability to support global initiatives.

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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Materials & sectors: Materials

Certifications & approvals: ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: Process traceability · CofC offered · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom

Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)