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Wet Painting

At WEC Fabrication, we provide a comprehensive and expert wet painting service capable of accommodating components up to 15 metres long, 6 metres wide, and 4 metres high. Our dedicated facility is fully equipped to handle projects from single bespoke items to large production batches. We stock a wide selection of standard RAL colours in-house, enabling us to offer quick turnaround times and consistent quality finishes that meet the specific requirements of our customers.

As part of the wider WEC Group, we take pride in delivering a complete, one-stop-shop manufacturing solution. By keeping all key processes under one roof, we help our customers reduce additional costs, minimise lead times, and ensure greater control over quality and scheduling. Our experienced team works closely with clients across multiple industries to deliver durable, professional results on every project.

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High-Quality Powder Coating

Our in-house Powder Coating encompasses cutting-edge equipment and automation technology, enabling us to powder coat components up to 1.5m high x 3m long x 800mm wide with exceptional efficiency. For larger structures we work with approved local suppliers to ensure your needs are met, no matter the size of project. Using a wide range of powders, including Epoxy, Polyester, and Polyurethane, we deliver durable, chip-resistant finishes in virtually any RAL colour, suitable for mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.

Complemented by our wet painting service for larger components, we provide a flexible, eco-friendly finishing solution trusted by industries nationwide.

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Advanced Shot Blasting Services

Our state-of-the-art shot blasting facilities across Lancashire and Yorkshire can handle large components up to 15m long x 6m wide x 4m high, making us ideally equipped for heavy-duty surface preparation. Shot blasting efficiently removes rust, scale, and old coatings, exposing clean metal surfaces that are essential for optimal adhesion of subsequent powder coating or wet painting. This process not only primes surfaces for treatment but also extends the lifespan and quality of the final finish.

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Commitment to Quality

At WEC, quality is built into every stage of our painting, shot blasting, and powder coating processes. Our experienced teams follow strict quality control procedures to ensure durable, flawless finishes that meet the highest industry standards.

Case Studies

Take a look at some of our recent metal fabrication projects, showcasing the wide range of industries we support and the quality of our work. Each case study highlights our capabilities in delivering complex, high-specification fabrications to meet our clients’ exact requirements.

Royal Mail Post Boxes and Parcel Boxes

Client: Royal Mail
Project: Royal Mail Post Boxes and Parcel Boxes

In 2020, WEC Group, a leading contract manufacturing specialist based in Darwen, secured a prestigious multi-million-pound contract with Royal Mail. From July 1st of that year, WEC Group began manufacturing all Royal Mail’s iconic red post boxes and associated metal products, items deeply embedded in British heritage. The Royal Mail contract required WEC Group to produce a wide range of fabricated products, including post boxes, parcel drop boxes, sorting stations, and mail trolleys. The scope of work was well aligned with the company’s in-house capabilities, which encompass laser cutting, fabrication, precision machining, and specialist coatings. Adrian Radcliffe, Fabrication Operations Manager, credited the win to WEC’s longstanding reputation for quality, reliability, and the ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

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Royal Mail Post Boxes and Parcel Boxes

Client: Royal Mail
Project: Royal Mail Post Boxes and Parcel Boxes

In 2020, WEC Group, a leading contract manufacturing specialist based in Darwen, secured a prestigious multi-million-pound contract with Royal Mail. From July 1st of that year, WEC Group began manufacturing all Royal Mail’s iconic red post boxes and associated metal products, items deeply embedded in British heritage. The Royal Mail contract required WEC Group to produce a wide range of fabricated products, including post boxes, parcel drop boxes, sorting stations, and mail trolleys. The scope of work was well aligned with the company’s in-house capabilities, which encompass laser cutting, fabrication, precision machining, and specialist coatings. Adrian Radcliffe, Fabrication Operations Manager, credited the win to WEC’s longstanding reputation for quality, reliability, and the ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

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Companies we support

At WEC Fabrication we are proud to work with some of the biggest names in the industry including:

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Why Choose WEC Fabrication?

With decades of industry experience and state-of-the-art facilities, WEC delivers reliable, high-quality finishing solutions tailored to your needs. Our expert teams, advanced technology, and in-house capabilities ensure fast turnaround and consistent results. From start to finish, we prioritise precision, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

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Our Additional Services

WEC Group offers a complete in-house manufacturing solution, combining advanced fabrication, precision CNC machining, laser and waterjet cutting, coded welding, and high-quality finishing services including shot blasting, wet painting and powder coating. With over 760,000 sq. ft. of production space and a skilled workforce, we deliver end-to-end engineering support for projects of all sizes across multiple sectors.

Profile Cutting

We provide comprehensive in-house cutting services, including laser, plasma, and waterjet capabilities.

Metal Fabrication

Metal fabrication, Coded welding and heavy engineering services.

Large Fabrication

Specialists in Large & Heavy Fabrications across a range of industries.

Coded Welding

WEC Fabrication offers a complete and exhaustive coded welding service.

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Our fabricators and welders deliver high-quality sheet metalwork for complex projects.

Heavy Machining

Specialists in heavy machining, handling large-scale components with advanced CNC technology.

Volume Fabrication

Specialising in large-batch contract manufacturing and repeat work.

Assembly Work

We also offer specialist assembly work for mechanical and electrical parts/fabrications.

Engineering Site Work

Our specialist team can also provide an installation service for large and heavy fabrications.

Engineering Design

Collaborate with our team of Engineering Design Specialists to bring your projects to life.

Robotic Welding

Advanced robotic welding services using 12 robotic cells to deliver fast and precise welds.

Shot Blasting & Painting

Full range of in-house finishing services, including shot blasting, wet painting & powder coating.

Metal Polishing

Providing a range of high-quality metal finishing services, including expert metal polishing.

CNC Rolling

Expertly using CNC rolling to form metal sheets into precise curved or cylindrical shapes.

Full In House Capabilities

WEC Fabrication offers a complete end-to-end manufacturing solution under one roof.