- Fabrication & Welding -

From one-off bespoke projects to full production runs, our team of skilled welders and fabricators ensures every job is completed to the highest standard.

Our Fabrication & Welding Expertise

At Aldridge Fabrications, we work with a wide range of structural steels—including S275, S355, S460, RQT and Hardox—to meet different strength and wear-resistance requirements. Structural steels are popular because they balance mechanical strength with affordability, making them versatile across construction, machinery and infrastructure projects.

When higher wear or impact resistance is needed, high-strength steels like Hardox and Strenx offer greater durability for forestry, mining and heavy-equipment applications.

Applications We Support

Our fabrication and welding services support a broad client base. We fabricate structural and architectural steelwork for buildings and bridges, produce components for construction and earth-moving machinery, and manufacture wear-resistant assemblies for mining and forestry. We also provide OEM parts and bespoke assemblies for customers who need precision-engineered solutions.

Major manufacturers rely on us for critical parts: for example, JCB counts on AF for counterweights, shovels and booms; Komatsu UK orders counterweights, turret rings and sub-assemblies; PSSystems depends on us for complex canopy and roof structures. These partnerships demonstrate our ability to meet demanding tolerances and delivery schedules.

Our Process & Quality Assurance

Every project follows a defined process—from material selection and CNC cutting to assembly and final inspection. We design or review drawings to ensure manufacturability, then cut and profile plates using plasma or flame cutting for accuracy. Components are then welded and jigged for alignment, cleaned, and inspected for weld integrity.

We are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, meaning our quality management and environmental practices are audited and documented. We also comply with EN 1090 standards for structural steelwork and have qualified welding procedures. Following ISO standards ensures consistent processes, customer satisfaction and traceability, while quality audits guarantee that every component meets engineering specifications.

Why Choose AF for Fabrication And Welding?

With over six decades in the industry, Aldridge Fabrications (AF) blends experience with innovation. We combine a family-run ethos with the resources of a multi-site operation, offering responsive communication, competitive lead times and a commitment to safety. Our welders and fabricators are continuously trained and certified, and many have worked with us for ten years or more. We handle projects from concept to completion and coordinate finishing services—such as shot blasting, painting and machining—through our in-house departments.

Fabrication and Welding Services

• Material expertise – working with S275, S355, S460, RQT, Hardox, and equivalent grades.
• Thickness range – from 3mm up to 120mm thick.
• Large plate handling – up to 3m x 7.5m.
• Heavy lifting – 10-tonne overhead crane capacity for safe handling of large components.
• Certified welding – qualified MIG welders delivering strong, durable joints.
• Precision assembly – from small components to fully welded structures.

Applications we support

• Structural and architectural steelwork
• Construction and earthmoving machinery components
• Wear-resistant and high-strength fabrications
• OEM parts and bespoke assemblies

Trusted by Global Brands

Our fabrication and welding expertise supports industries worldwide, from yellow goods and mining to automotive and infrastructure. Leading manufacturers trust us for critical components:

• JCB – Counterweights, shovels, booms
• Komatsu UK – Counterweights, turret rings, sub-assemblies
• PSSystems – Complex canopy and roof support structures

Learn More and Related Services

If your project requires surface preparation or finishing, visit our Shot Blasting & Painting page to explore our industrial-grade coating services. For components requiring precise profiles or rolled sections, see our Profile Cutting and Roll & Bend pages. Contact us today for a detailed quotation.