Brookhouse delivers the full treatment

Brookhouse Aerospace has opened up its surface treatment capabilities in response to increased demand across the aero-structures sector.

Recent capacity surveys undertaken by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have highlighted that additional surface treatment capacity is needed across the supply chain to support upcoming civil and military aircraft programmes.

To deliver increased capacity to the market, Brookhouse has realigned its surface treatments production capabilities, which previously were dedicated solely to treating its own manufactured parts, to offer expertise to the wider supply chain.

“Our focus is on maximising the scope of an underutilised capability to support the ramping up of future aircraft programmes”, says Matthew Rossiter, CEO at Brookhouse Aerospace. “Demonstrating that we have immediate capacity to deliver exceptional levels of performance on speed shop and standard lead times, quality and sustainability, will help to retain this key capability within the UK.”

High demand for surface treatment expertise is increasingly leading to extended lead times and a reduction in the range of solutions available to the market.

From its ISO9001 accredited and NADCAP certified treatment facility, Brookhouse now offers its full range of flaw detection, anodising and finishing treatments – including less widely available legacy options and sustainable alternatives – within market-leading turnaround times.

“Lead time, quality and price were most important to us when looking for a new treatment house”, said Paul Bowker, Quality/Technical Director at Apel Limited. “From day one, working with Brookhouse has been a seamless process all round. Orders are fulfilled on-time, internal processes are efficient and the right paperwork is provided. Plus, the team are great to work with – showing a high level of flexibility and attention to detail throughout.”

Specialising in aero-structure composites, fabrication, machining, treatments and engineering, Brookhouse Aerospace expanded in 2024 with the addition of a brand-new 41,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and head office, to support long-term growth plans.

** Surface treatment production line at Brookhouse Aerospace

** Surface treatment capability at Brookhouse Aerospace

Contacts

Media enquiries: Joanna Marshall, JM Marketing, 07980 864046, joannarmarshall@hotmail.co.uk

Marketing enquiries: Simon Smith, Brookhouse Aerospace, 07771 626977, simon.smith@Brookhouse-Aerospace.com

Note

Based in Darwen, Lancashire, with over 180 employees, Brookhouse Aerospace is a Build to Print Aero-Structures specialist elevating excellence in composites, fabrication, machining, treatments and engineering, across civil and defence aerospace sectors.