Washington Metalworks’ Sustainability Journey
The world is placing an ever increasing focus on environmental responsibility. At Washington Metalworks, we recognise sustainability as more than just a passing trend – it’s a core principle that guides our operations. We’re committed to continuous improvement, constantly seeking ways to minimise our environmental impact and contribute to a lasting positive change. One Step […]
A Glimpse into Washington Metalworks’ Training Evolution
At Washington Metalworks, we’re investing in expertise and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. In this blog, we’ll go behind the scenes to witness the strides we’re taking to elevate skills and grow our team. Site Expansion Expanding our site is undoubtedly advantageous for our business, yet it introduces a new challenge. What if an […]
Empowering Young Innovators – Wardley Primary School’s Robotics Team
This week’s blog post is something a little different, and we’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you all! We recently had a ringside view of Wardley Primary School’s robotics team at the global championship in Dallas, Texas – the 2023 VEX IQ Robotics World Championship. And guess what? Our very own Anthony Ramsey, […]
2024 Trends: What’s Shaping the Industry
Happy hump day, all! 🐪 It’s been a while since we last put out a blog post, but guess what? We’re back and ready to spill the beans on which industry trends are making waves in 2024. So grab your favourite brew, kick back, and let’s catch up on what’s been brewing in the metal […]
Investing in the Future of Washington Metalworks
At Washington Metalworks, we’re a team only interested in looking forwards and investing in the future. But sometimes, it’s worth a quick look back, if only to appreciate how far you’ve come. “With over 35 years of industry that drives us forwards. We’re committed to continually improving our performance across all aspects of business, which […]
How our £4million investment is improving Washington Metalworks
Here at Washington Metalworks, we’re constantly thinking about the future. We’re always investing in new technology to streamline and advance our services, so we can keep standards high and production costs low. In fact, it’s our forward-thinking that’s helped us become one of the fastest-growing North East businesses of 2019. In the past year, we’ve […]
Career in Sheet Metal Manufacturing
We chatted to our CNC Machine Programmer, Tony Whittle to learn more about his 30-year career at Washington Metalworks. Tony talks about his achievements and obstacles over the years, explaining how the company’s commitment to technological advancement has helped him stay motivated. He discusses his career progression, his adjustment to new sheet metal manufacturing machinery […]
Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeships at Washington Metalworks
Our 22-year-old Junior Contract Manager, Kieran Dixon, shares how Washington Metalworks has helped him progress from a sheet metal work apprentice to a managerial position in just 5 years. He discusses everything from leaving college, his future goals and ambitions… During my first year of college, I realised that academia wasn’t for me. Essays didn’t […]
Washington Metalworks Celebrate Their 35th Anniversary
It’s already an exciting year for us at Washington Metalworks, because February marks our company’s 35th anniversary! As well as celebrating with plenty of cake, we’ll be taking part in industry exhibitions, investing in more state-of-the-art machinery and onboarding a new generation of sheet metalwork apprentices. We’re proud of how far we’ve come. What began as […]
Advancing Our Sheet Metal Manufacturing Services With The Latest Robotic Welding Cell
Things aren’t slowing down any time soon here at Washington Metalworks. Following our recent £4 million investment into new sheet metal manufacturing machinery and training for our rapidly expanding team, we are very excited to have added another state-of-the-art Robot to our 130k square foot premises and sheet metal work services. Joining Robbie (a.k.a. The Trumpf TruBend […]