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It was an honour to attend the Naval Submarine League 40th Annual Anniversary Symposium

Westley Group were honoured to attend the prestigious Naval Submarine League 40th Annual Anniversary Symposium 2022 in Arlington, Virginia. Not only was this an assembly of the executive principals of the submarine build programmes of the US Navy, but

15 November 2022

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A royal send-off for Queen and country

The world’s most advanced hunter-killer submarine, HMS Anson, has formally joined the Royal Navy fleet and is the fifth of the Astute class submarines to be commissioned. HMS Anson is

16 September 2022

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The exact measurements of success

In our industry, precise size measurement is paramount – if it can’t be measured, it can’t be manufactured. For this reason, Westley Group is investing in new state-of-the-art machines that will dramatically

18 August 2022

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Lighting the way with a £0.5 million solar panel investment

Westley Group has announced a large-scale strategic investment in solar panels, making its commitment to sustainability stronger than ever. We are investing £0.5 million in this renewable energy source to help offset our carbon footprint and invest

04 August 2022

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Westley Group holds its annual Apprentice Day

Earlier this month, Westley Group held its Annual Apprentice Meeting. The event brings together apprentices from across the company as part of our groupwide apprenticeship program. The aim of the meeting

29 June 2022

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MEIGHS & WESTLEYS BRING TRACEY EMIN’S ‘THE MOTHER’ TO LIFE.

Tracey Emin’s monumental sculpture, ‘The Mother,’ has finally arrived in Oslo having been shipped from London in five parts. The sculpture, which honours Tracey Emin’s mother, will sit on Inger

10 June 2022

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Deeper relations with IndoPacific and AUKUS

Meighs & Westley and Spunalloys both had the pleasure of exhibiting and presenting technical symposiums at the recent IndoPacific event in Sydney, Australia. The strategic submarine naval defence agreement

17 May 2022

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A proud history and a bright future

Westley Group is one of Europe’s largest privately-owned foundry and engineering groups. With 4 manufacturing sites across the UK, we are proud to host a number of paid apprenticeships with

08 April 2022

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Westley Group to invest in strategic machinery with funding from HSBC UK

We are proud to announce that we have secured funding from HSBC UK to support our plans of adding further value to our foundry activities through machining more of the

03 March 2022

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A highly skilled process

A successful sand casting process requires high levels of skill, experience, and learned operating procedures, which are all supported by highly invested capital equipment. The process uses bonded sand to

15 February 2022

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ADIPEC 2021 brought the oil industry together

Once again, the ADIPEC Conference & Exhibition brought together the leading players of the world’s oil and gas industry. It was a unique and exciting opportunity to discuss the future

26 November 2021

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Walter Frank excited to return to ADIPEC for 2021

In November 2021 Walter Frank will be in Abu Dhabi once again to exhibit at ADIPEC where we will proudly embrace the opportunity to showcase our comprehensive and highly specialised range of FM Approved hydrant and pressure regulating valves to over 100,000 energy professionals. Part

21 October 2021

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Serving our own apprenticeship

In many ways, Westley Group’s quest for an apprenticeship programme to be proud of has given us a valuable learning experience of our own. Anyone who has led their own

29 September 2021

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Read all about us

Take a look at our recent article in Manufacturing Today, in which Group Development and Commercial Officer, Rob Salisbury talks about the heritage of the Westley Group and its four

29 July 2021

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Westley wins global recognition for its new identity

Having refreshed the corporate image of Westley Group and its four divisions, we are delighted to announce that our new identity has won best ‘Logo Design’ at the Global ACE

08 July 2021

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Westley Group Apprenticeship Opportunities

If you want a diverse career path with a broad skill set, then Westley Group is for you. If you want to join a world-leading foundry and machining group, whose manufacturing

28 June 2021

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Walter Frank – Exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show

Walter Frank is excited to announce that the company will be exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show, to be held this September at the Birmingham NEC. We will be demonstrating how our

17 June 2021

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Walter Frank to service PRV9i valves for Crossrail

Walter Frank is proud to have won a service contract to maintain our PRV9i, FM Approved, pressure regulating fire-fighting valves, which are already inside the newly commissioned Crossrail underground tunnel

04 May 2021

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Westley Group secures a place on The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200

After a year of challenges and disruptions, changes and uncertainties, Westley Group is incredibly proud to be counted as one of the country’s top-performing businesses in 2021. The Sunday Times HSBC

20 February 2021

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Covid Updates

2nd April 2020 – Coronavirus Update 5th October 2020 – Coronavirus Update 5th November 2020 – Coronavirus Update 9th December 2020 – Coronavirus Update 18th November 2020 – Coronavirus

09 December 2020

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Westley Group Plays an Integral Role in Critical Defence Standard Reviews

In support of the UK MoD, Lloyds Register and QinetiQ, Westley Group is playing a vital role in assisting the review and revision of key naval defence material standards in

15 January 2021

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Spunalloys Doosan Investment

Spunalloys and Meighs & Westleys are excited to announce the installation of 2 large Doosan CNC machines to support the large scale and complex components in both static and centrifugal

01 June 2020

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First casting produced with new furnace infrastructure

Large, non-welded, nickel aluminium bronze sand castings are at the core of our capability. Having recently upgraded our furnace infrastructure, we were pleased to test this new capability with a

01 October 2020

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New, Large Scale, 3D Printing Machines Installed

Meighs & Westleys have installed two, new generation, 3-dimensional printing machines. The £250,000 investment into the BigRep Studio machines puts us at the forefront of the market to generate very

01 September 2020

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Westley Group Awarded Prestigious UK Defence Contract

We are delighted to announce that we have commenced work on a significant, long term, multi-million naval defence contract. The strategic nature of the contract cannot be fully disclosed but

01 January 2020

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Westley Group Apprenticeship Program – An Update

Westley Group rolled out a strategic apprenticeship program, encompassing all of its operating divisions, in 2014. We are proud to say that we now have qualified apprentices adding real value

12 August 2019

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Westley Group Appoints Indian Representative

Westley Group is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Sangeet Sharma, based in Delhi, India, as their Representative for India. Westley Group CEO, James Salisbury said: “We have been

06 June 2019

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Westley Group exhibited for first time at Offshore Korea in Busan

Westley Group made its debut appearance at the world’s largest offshore exhibition in Busan, Korea, earlier this month. Sponsored by the 4 leading shipbuilding companies (Hyundai, Daewoo, Samsung and STX), Offshore

24 October 2018

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Spunalloys achieves AS9100D Accreditation

Westley Group are pleased to announce that their Centrifugal Casting Facility, Spunalloys, in Cradley Heath, has achieved the Aerospace and Defence Management Standard AS9100D through Lloyds Register Quality Assurance. This prestigious

20 November 2017

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Longest serving employee retires after 50 years’ service

Walter Frank employee, Steve Allott, recently celebrated his retirement with the accolade of being Westley Group’s longest serving employee. Amazingly, Steve has worked as a skilled machinist for the business

29 August 2017

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New Premises and Manufacturing Platform

We are pleased to announce that we have relocated our combined business of Francis W. Birkett and Walter Frank. Following extensive investigation and planning we have concluded the sale of our

21 August 2017

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Static Casting Centre of Excellence: The Next Phase of Investment

Static Casting Centre of Excellence: The Next Phase of Investment. We are today embarking on a consultation process to create a centre of static casting excellence that calls upon all the

08 May 2017

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Acquisition of J Roberts Bronze Components Ltd, Cleckheaton

We are pleased to announce the acquisition of J Roberts Bronze Components Ltd, Cleckheaton. J Roberts is located on St. Peg Lane, approximately half a mile from our existing manufacturing facility

11 April 2017

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Walter Frank achieves Lloyds Register approval for PRV range

Walter Frank was recently awarded a contract to supply 260 pieces of our PRV9i pressure regulating valve for one of the world’s largest semi-submersible crane vessels. The completed vessel is to

30 January 2017

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Acquisition of Meighs Castings Ltd, Stoke on Trent

Westley Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Meighs Castings Ltd, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom. Meighs Castings has a heritage very similar in nature to Westleys and Spunalloys, which are at

18 January 2017

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Westley Group – Forged Alloys

Westley Group is pleased to announce it can now offer forged alloy products to complement its range of high integrity castings, machining and assembly services. In support of our focus to

10 January 2017

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Walter Frank at ADIPEC Expo, Abu Dhabi

Walter Frank were pleased to exhibit at the 2016 Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference – ADIPEC 7th – 10th November 2016. The event was held at the impressive

11 November 2016

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Successful Delivery of Safety Critical Castings in Support of the Astute Submarine Build Programme

Westley Group, Spunalloys Ltd are pleased to report the successful delivery of a full set of centrifugally cast ‘inlet/Outlet headers’ to GE Power [formerly Alstom Power] in support of BAE

18 October 2016

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Westley Group attends SMM Hamburg 2016

In September 2016 Westley Group joined over 2000 exhibitors at SMM Hamburg to promote the Group’s position as a leading supplier of high integrity, safety critical cast components to many

28 September 2016

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Feature Article in Shipping and Marine Magazine

View our article, “Centrifugal Engineering,” which featured in edition 131 of Shipping and Marine magazine in April 2016:

01 April 2016

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Westley Group to exhibit at Sea Air Space May 2016

Westley Group are very pleased to announce their participation in the prestigious US defence industry exhibition and conference. To capitalise on Westley Group’s growing reputation and standing within the UK

23 March 2016

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Walter Frank at Intersec 2016 Dubai

Walter Frank were extremely proud to exhibit at Intersec 2016 in Dubai, UAE in January. With more than 1,280 exhibitors, Intersec is the largest exhibition in its industry and with

12 February 2016

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Group Apprentice Program

Following the success of the Apprenticeship Program ran across the Group in 2014 and 2015 we are pleased to confirm that there will be a new program commencing on each

22 September 2015

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New Appointment: Spunalloys Sales Director

We are pleased to announce that Nick Cooper has joined the Cradley Heath Management Team in the first week of September in his new role as Spunalloys Sales Director. Nick

28 August 2015

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Continued Success of PRV9i

Walter Frank has continued to enjoy success for its flagship pressure regulating valve – PRV9i. Since its inception the valve has continued to open new opportunities for Walter Frank throughout

14 July 2015

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Crossrail Contract Success

Walter Frank are pleased and proud to announce that we have recently been awarded a prestigious contract for the Crossrail project in London, UK. Walter Frank’s designers and engineers have

08 June 2015

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Machine Shop Progression & Evolution

Francis W. Birkett and Walter Frank are continuing to embark on the strategic development of their combined machine shop, assembly, warehousing and testing operations. This has led to the installation

14 April 2015

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New Centrifugal Equipment Means Increased Size & Capacity

In recent years, Spunalloys has benefited from regular investment to strengthen its position as the UK’s leading centrifugal castings manufacturer. We are pleased to announce increases in capacity and casting

01 March 2015

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New semi-automatic moulding carousel installed at J. T. Price

As part of a £1M investment project to provide a Sand Casting Centre of Excellence for our customers at Westley Group’s Stoke facility, a semi-automatic moulding carousel and core-blowing platform

01 September 2013

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When Aluminium Bronze is the Solution

When Aluminium Bronze is the Solution Each metal has its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to component design and performance. The Cast Metals Federation gives us an insight into which

01 March 2012

Westley Group’s Busy September Update

Apprentice Away Day

THE WESTLEY CAST’ is now Live!

Let’s take a minute to look back.

ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR WESTLEY GROUP

Trade Shows Round-Up

Welcoming Chris Rowlands to Westley Group’s Senior Executive Team

The story behind our One Westley Logo

Westley Group at Undersea Defence Technology 2023

The Coronation of King Charles III

Westley Group at Sea-Air-Space 2023: a Global Maritime Exposition

Our Corporate Social Responsibility is more than just a webpage

Being seen in all the right places

Bespoke Precision in Focus

It was an honour to attend the Naval Submarine League 40th Annual Anniversary Symposium

A royal send-off for Queen and country

The exact measurements of success

Lighting the way with a £0.5 million solar panel investment

Westley Group holds its annual Apprentice Day

MEIGHS & WESTLEYS BRING TRACEY EMIN’S ‘THE MOTHER’ TO LIFE.

Deeper relations with IndoPacific and AUKUS

A proud history and a bright future

Westley Group to invest in strategic machinery with funding from HSBC UK

A highly skilled process

ADIPEC 2021 brought the oil industry together

Walter Frank excited to return to ADIPEC for 2021

Serving our own apprenticeship

Read all about us

Westley wins global recognition for its new identity

Westley Group Apprenticeship Opportunities

Walter Frank – Exhibiting at The Emergency Services Show

Walter Frank to service PRV9i valves for Crossrail

Westley Group secures a place on The Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200

Covid Updates

Westley Group Plays an Integral Role in Critical Defence Standard Reviews

Spunalloys Doosan Investment

First casting produced with new furnace infrastructure

New, Large Scale, 3D Printing Machines Installed

Westley Group Awarded Prestigious UK Defence Contract

Westley Group Apprenticeship Program – An Update

Westley Group Appoints Indian Representative

Westley Group exhibited for first time at Offshore Korea in Busan

Spunalloys achieves AS9100D Accreditation

Longest serving employee retires after 50 years’ service

New Premises and Manufacturing Platform

Static Casting Centre of Excellence: The Next Phase of Investment

Acquisition of J Roberts Bronze Components Ltd, Cleckheaton

Walter Frank achieves Lloyds Register approval for PRV range

Acquisition of Meighs Castings Ltd, Stoke on Trent

Westley Group – Forged Alloys

Walter Frank at ADIPEC Expo, Abu Dhabi

Successful Delivery of Safety Critical Castings in Support of the Astute Submarine Build Programme

Westley Group attends SMM Hamburg 2016

Feature Article in Shipping and Marine Magazine

Westley Group to exhibit at Sea Air Space May 2016

Walter Frank at Intersec 2016 Dubai

Group Apprentice Program

New Appointment: Spunalloys Sales Director

Continued Success of PRV9i

Crossrail Contract Success

Machine Shop Progression & Evolution

New Centrifugal Equipment Means Increased Size & Capacity

New semi-automatic moulding carousel installed at J. T. Price

When Aluminium Bronze is the Solution

Being seen in all the right places