Grainger & Worrall Machining

Bridgnorth, West Midlandsest. 1946gwcast.com

Building 7 Stanmore Industrial Estate, Bridgnorth, WV15 5HP

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Grainger & Worrall Machining Limited, a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 75 years of experience, specialises in complex aluminium sand casting and precision machining from its Bridgnorth, Shropshire facilities. Employing approximately 500 people, the company offers a full-process solution from design consultancy and rapid prototyping to precision casting (including gravity, low-pressure, and gigacasting) and machining, leveraging advanced technologies like Magma simulation, 3D sand printing, and significant investment in computer tomography (CT) scanning for precise 3D measurement and defect detection. Serving demanding sectors such as automotive, aerospace, defence, and power generation, Grainger & Worrall holds key certifications including IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, and is distinguished by its innovation, evidenced by Queen's Awards for Export and "Next Generation Castings" supporting electrification.

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Grainger & Worrall Machining Limited is a leading UK-based contract manufacturer with over 75 years of experience, specialising in complex aluminium sand casting and precision machining. Operating from Bridgnorth, Shropshire, the company offers a comprehensive, full-process solution from design consultancy and rapid prototyping through to precision casting, machining, and validation. With approximately 500 employees across multiple facilities, Grainger & Worrall is a significant player in the UK manufacturing landscape.

The company's extensive capabilities encompass engineering, material science, rapid prototyping, and a range of casting techniques including gravity, low-pressure, and gigacasting. They leverage advanced technologies such as Magma casting simulation, 3D sand printing, and computer tomography (CT) scanning, positioning them as a unique UK producer with significant CT machine investment for precise 3D measurement and defect detection. Grainger & Worrall serves demanding industries including automotive, motorsport, aerospace, defence, power generation, architectural, marine, and commercial vehicles, producing high-integrity components focused on lightweighting, strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.

Grainger & Worrall holds key certifications such as IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 14001/45001, underpinned by a robust quality management system and a culture of continuous improvement. They have received multiple Queen's Awards for Export and for the development of "Next Generation Castings" supporting electrification, demonstrating their commitment to innovation and excellence in solving complex manufacturing challenges from prototype to production.

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CNC capability: Sub-process · Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · Aerospace-grade CAM · In-house design · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining

Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)