WKF 98
Station Yard Ings Lane, Brompton-By-Sawdon, Scarborough, YO13 9DR
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WKF 98 Ltd is a UK contract manufacturer based in Brompton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, established in 1998 and employing over 15 skilled staff. They offer a full service from CAD design to on-site installation, specialising in MIG and TIG welding of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, supported by fabrication equipment including a press brake, guillotine, and CNC plasma bed. Their in-house machine shop provides turning, CNC, and manual milling, with a dedicated paint shop offering spray painting, powder coating, and galvanised finishes. Serving sectors such as quarrying and concrete, WKF 98 Ltd also provides on-site maintenance, installation, and plant hire across the UK and Europe, leveraging the founder's 25+ years of welding and fabrication experience as a key differentiator.
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WKF 98 Ltd is a well-established UK contract manufacturer, founded in 1998 and operating from its workshop in Brompton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. With a team of over 15 skilled staff, including welders, fitters, and machinists, the company offers a comprehensive service from initial CAD design through to on-site installation.
The company's core capabilities encompass MIG and TIG welding of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, supported by fabrication equipment such as a 25-ton press brake, guillotine, and CNC plasma bed. Their in-house machine shop features turning, CNC, and manual milling machines, alongside broaching capabilities. A dedicated paint shop provides spray painting, powder coating, and galvanised finishes. WKF 98 Ltd serves diverse industries including quarrying, concrete, leisure, and general manufacturing.
WKF 98 Ltd provides on-site maintenance and installation services, supported by a fleet of vans, and offers Merlo Roto and Telehandler hire with qualified drivers. They undertake projects across the UK and Europe, with notable clients including Kingspan Limited, UPM Raflatac UK Limited, and Hanson Premix. The company benefits from the extensive experience of its founder, Bill Foster, who has over 25 years in welding and fabrication.
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CNC capability4
- Sub-process
- Turning, Milling
- Specialist categories
- Large-envelope
- CAD software
- SolidWorks
- In-house design
- Yes
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Mild steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium
- Industries served
- Quarrying, Concrete, Leisure, Manufacturing
Welding & fabrication4
- Welding automation
- Manual
- Welding materials
- Aluminium, Carbon steel, Stainless
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
- Fabrication sub-categories
- Sheet metal, Structural steel
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Powder coating, Galvanized
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CNC capability: Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)