ADS Toulouse Member’s Spotlight: Sigma

ADS Toulouse recently visited Sigma at their Hinckley facility in Leicestershire. Sigma is a leading aerospace manufacturer of rigid pipe assemblies, ducts, manifolds, fabrications & sub-assemblies, sheet & machined details, and specialist fasteners. With a focus on both civil and military applications, Sigma plays a vital role in supporting airframe and engine systems for the global aerospace industry.

Located in the UK (Hinckley, Farnborough, and Sandiacre) and in Chengdu, China, Sigma provides global reach and cost-effective solutions for their customers. An SME with over 440 employees, Sigma partners with industry leaders such as Airbus, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace, Hutchinson, Rolls-Royce and Safran.

Sigma overview:

Sigma: Strength through integrity:

Sigma is a trusted supplier to OEM and Tier-1 customers, delivering precision engineered products tailored to the aerospace industry’s most stringent requirements. With state-of-the-art equipment capable of bending inconel up to 6” diameter in 1D bends and with over 50 machining centers across the UK and China, Sigma is vertically integrated and  well-equipped to meet the complex demands of its global partners.

Core Capabilities Include:

  • Pipes and Ducts: High-precision tube assemblies and complex manifold systems.
  • Sheet Details and Fabrications: With internal dual source capability.
  • Machined Components and Fasteners: Manufactured to meet rigorous aerospace standards.
  • Surface Treatments: Nadcap approved processes for welding & brazing, machining, NDT & Surface treatments.

The Hinckley Facility:

The Hinckley site is the UK centre of excellence for tube bending, supporting the Airframe and Power & Systems markets, providing total engineering solutions, NPI, cutting-edge manufacturing, with class-leading operational and quality performance.

Key Highlights:

  • Precision Manufacturing: Expertise in tube and duct assemblies for critical aerospace systems.
  • Comprehensive Solutions: Vertically integrated services.
  • Customer Focus: Supporting key partners in the industry.
  • Sustainability and Certifications: ISO14001 and extensive Nadcap
  • Global Reach: Complemented by facilities in the UK and China for optimized manufacturing.

Sigma has positioned itself as a strategic supplier for upcoming programs and is a trusted partner in the aerospace supply chain and Sigma continues to innovate and expand its capabilities, ensuring long-term collaboration with OEM and Tier-1 customers.

ADS Toulouse extends special thanks to Richard Bower (CEO), Mark Lambert (Business Development Director) and Tony Whittaker (Business Development Manager) for their warm welcome and insightful discussions.

For more information on Sigma: https://sigma-aero.group/