Why choose WEC Fabrication?
WEC Fabrication is a leading UK steel fabrication company based in Darwen, Lancashire, with over 45 years of experience in metal fabrication, coded welding, and heavy engineering. We specialise in the design, manufacture, and fabrication of steel and alloy components, ranging from precision parts to large-scale industrial fabrications. Our in-depth industry knowledge, combined with advanced in-house equipment and skilled fabricators, enables us to deliver high-quality solutions to sectors including Nuclear, Rail, Defence, Marine & Subsea, Aerospace, and Oil & Gas.
We pride ourselves on our ability to take on complex, large-scale fabrication projects, as well as high-volume batch production of fabricated components. With craneage capabilities of up to 40 tonnes, robotic welding systems, and a comprehensive range of cutting-edge fabrication machinery, we’re equipped to manage fabrication projects of any size or complexity. Our commitment to quality, precision, and reliability ensures every project is delivered to the highest standards and tailored to your exact specifications.
Certified Fabrication Excellence & Welding Expertise
WEC Fabrication is fully certified to major quality and safety standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, EN 1090, ISO 15085, and EN ISO 3834-2. These accreditations demonstrate our commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality fabrication services across the UK.
Our skilled welding team works to ASME and BS EN standards and is fully qualified in MIG, TIG, MMA, submerged arc, and coded welding techniques. All procedures are PED-assessed, ensuring compliance and consistently high standards in every project we undertake. We are also accredited to Achilles UVDB as well as Contructionline Gold, reinforcing our position as the UK’s most reliable subcontract fabricators for highly critical industries.
From Modest Beginnings to a Contract Manufacturing Powerhouse
Companies we support
We are proud to provide engineering and fabrication services to over 3000 clients annually, including some of the largest OEMs in the UK. From small brackets to large multi-million infrastructure projects, we cover all aspects of Welding & Fabrication and can add value to any supply chains.
Sectors/Markets
WEC Fabrication possesses extensive expertise in the manufacture of large-scale and heavy engineering projects, consistently delivering a diverse range of structures, tanks, and vessels for sectors such as Offshore, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, Nuclear, and Chemical industries.
Tanks & Vessels Fabrication
Automotive/Commercial Vehicles
Agricultural
Food Processing
Defence Fabrication
Architectural Fabrication
Rail Fabrication
Construction Metalwork
Aerospace Fabrication
Nuclear Fabrication
Bridge Fabrication
Our Capabilities
Reliable Fabrication with
On-Time Delivery Across the UK
Our People are Our Strength
At the heart of our success are the people who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on employing the most highly skilled and dedicated welders and engineers in the industry.
Our team’s expertise is second to none, with a commitment to delivering the highest quality craftsmanship on every project. Whether it’s a complex custom fabrication or a high-stakes industrial job, our welders and fabricators are trusted to deliver results where others can’t. We are also proud to nurture and develop the next generation of engineers through our WEC Group Engineering Academy, training around 40-50 new apprentices every year to future proof our business.
Our standards are exceptionally high because we understand that precision and attention to detail are crucial. We don’t just meet industry expectations, we set them. That’s why our team is trusted to tackle complex, high-spec jobs that others shy away from.
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Full Turnkey Services
Our extensive range of state-of-the-art fabrication equipment, including advanced robotic welding systems, enables us to provide a comprehensive suite of services. These include TIG, MIG, and ARC coded welding, precision sheet metalwork, large-scale machining, and heavy engineering solutions. As a trusted partner in contract manufacturing, we deliver tailored solutions to meet the specific requirements of each project. From initial design and prototyping through to full production and assembly, we offer full turnkey services that ensure every stage of the process is seamlessly managed, guaranteeing quality, efficiency, and reliability across all aspects of fabrication.
WEC Apprentice Academy
Apprenticeships are at the heart of our continued growth and success. Through the WEC Group Training Academy, the only one of its kind in the UK, we’re investing in the future of the industry. As a member of The AWFTE (Association of Welding & Fabrication Training & Education) and a certified TWI (The Welding Institute) welder training centre, we’re committed to creating world-class engineers.
Since 2006, over 200 apprentices have passed through our doors, gaining hands-on experience and achieving the qualifications necessary to carve out successful careers in engineering. Our advanced five-year apprenticeships in welding/fabrication, CNC machining, and laser cutting/press brake operating are designed to ensure that our workforce stays at the cutting edge of industry techniques.
We’re not just shaping the future of our company; we’re shaping the future of engineering. With our commitment to training and developing young talent, we ensure that our team continues to meet the ever-growing demands of the industry.
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