BCW Design & Manufacture has proudly become a member of Make UK Defence, underlining its commitment to supporting the UK’s vital defence sector. With extensive experience in delivering components, fabrications and manufacturing solutions for maritime and land defence industries, BCW is poised to strengthen its role in this important field.
From military vessels and cargo ships to armed vehicles and submarines, BCW Design & Manufacture offers a wide range of services. These include design for manufacture, tooling, component manufacturing, and treatments capabilities, as well as assembly solutions, all tailored to meet the unique demands of the defence sector. BCW’s focus on understanding customer requirements ensures products that endure even the harshest conditions.
With 60,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and cutting-edge facilities, BCW is well-equipped for large-scale production. Key features include a maximum lifting capacity of 20 tonnes, FARO and Leica laser trackers for precision, a large CMM with PCDMIS software, five customisable welding bays with a height of 5.5 metres, and the ability to segregate operations. BCW’s machining capabilities further enable it to handle projects on an impressive scale, with dimensions up to 21.5m x 3.25m x 1.5m.
Paul Waring, Business Development Director at BCW Design & Manufacture, described the decision to join Make UK Defence as a strategic move aligned with the company’s growth ambitions. “Our membership with Make UK Defence reflects our commitment to advancing in the defence sector. With our state-of-the-art facilities and expertise, we’re excited to contribute to a robust supply chain that supports the UK’s defence capabilities. This partnership positions BCW to build meaningful connections and support key programmes in the industry.”
Make UK Defence is a national organisation that champions the UK’s Defence supply chain, representing its interests to the government and broader industry. By facilitating regular face to face networking and hosting “Meet the Buyer” events that connect SME’s with Defence Primes and Government, the organisation helps their members forge links across the supply chain. Their Fit for Defence programme provides tailored business improvement plans, making their members more competitive within the sector.
Dan Parvaz, BCW’s account manager at Make UK Defence added, “Our goal is to help UK SME Manufacturers enter and win business within the defence supply chain, working with them to develop strong relationships within the sector. BCW has recognised the strategic value of what we do, then rapidly made membership a reality. This agile behaviour coupled with technical expertise is valuable to the sector, and I look forward to working with Paul and the BCW Team in what is shaping up to be a very busy 2025!”
This partnership comes at a pivotal time as the UK’s strategic defence review approached and major programmes like GCAP and AUKUS continue to take shape. By joining Make UK Defence, BCW Design & Manufacture is set to enhance its contribution to the defence industry, supporting both domestic and international defence initiatives.
