Pipaway Engineering

Pipaway Engineering Limited, trading as Weldtek Engineering, is a well-established UK contract manufacturer with over five decades of experience, founded in 1966. Operating from its facilities in Maidenhead and Abingdon, the company has grown to become a significant player in bespoke fabrication and precision machining. Since its acquisition of Weldtek Engineering in 2016, Pipaway has further solidified its expertise in welding and precision fabrication, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and expanded capabilities.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, from raw material sourcing to painting and assembly, capable of handling both small, rapid-turnaround projects and larger, long-term batch production runs. Pipaway's advanced capabilities include precision machining and fabrication, with a particular focus on producing components such as pump and compressor baseplates. They serve a diverse range of pioneering industries, including medical imaging, nuclear energy, Oil & Gas, Technology & Research, and the Energy, Recycling & Manufacturing sectors.

Pipaway Engineering is distinguished by its employee-owned trust structure, established in January 2020, which fosters a culture of employee involvement in company decisions. This unique ownership model, combined with their extensive engineering experience and diverse resources, allows them to adapt to client-specific procedures or utilise their own robust systems. Their broad portfolio showcases a wide array of manufactured components and assemblies, demonstrating their proficiency in working with various materials to meet precise customer requirements through their fabrication and machining processes.