Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Supplier of Engineered Castings & Counterweights
Blackwood Engineering has been a trusted supplier of engineered castings and counterweights for over 75 years. Established in 1946, we serve heavy machinery OEMs globally, leveraging strategic manufacturing partnerships in China and India alongside our UK and Belgium facilities. Our ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 accreditations underscore our commitment to quality and sustainability. With expertise in sourcing, custom finishing, and supply chain management, we deliver tailored solutions for industries requiring precision-engineered components. Our team of experienced engineers provides end-to-end project support, from design to delivery, ensuring dimensional accuracy and adherence to client specifications.We maintain state-of-the-art gloss painting facilities and inventory control systems to meet exacting customer demands. Our long-standing relationships with partner foundries enable cost-effective production while maintaining rigorous quality assurance protocols. By combining technical expertise with flexible logistics solutions, we ensure timely delivery of components ranging from small castings to 6,500kg counterweights. Our dedication to innovation and customer-centric service has solidified our reputation as a leader in the sector.
Services
Counterweights
Engineered Castings
Sourcing and Partner Foundries
Customised Finishing
Supply Chain Management
Inventory Control
Quality Assurance
Engineering Support
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in precision casting supply chains.
- Our ISO9001:2015 certification guarantees rigorous quality control standards.
- We offer fully managed global logistics from concept to delivery.
- Our in-house engineering team supports custom design and prototyping.
- We provide tailored inventory control solutions to prevent overstocking.
Associations and certifications
- ISO9001:2015
- ISO14001:2015
Services
Counterweights
We manufacture precision iron and steel counterweights for excavators, loaders, and industrial machinery. Our products feature vacuum-cast grey iron with dimensional accuracy and gloss painting in custom colours. Partnering with foundries in China and India, we ensure cost-effective production while maintaining strict quality controls. Clients benefit from tailored finishing options and just-in-time delivery solutions.
Engineered Castings
Our engineered castings include ductile iron, steel, and aluminium parts weighing up to 10,000kg. Using lost wax and resin sand processes, we achieve tight tolerances without excessive machining. CNC machining facilities in the UK and China enable structural components like housings and axles. Clients receive metallurgical testing and APQP documentation for critical applications.
Customised Finishing
We offer gloss painting, zinc plating, and CNC machining to exact specifications. Our UK and Belgium facilities handle protective oil coatings, VCI packaging, and bespoke stillage fabrication. Clients receive corrosion-resistant finishes with rapid turnaround through automated spray booths and plural mixing units for minimal waste.
Supply Chain Management
Our end-to-end supply chain services include direct container shipping, JIT delivery, and custom packaging. With warehousing in South Wales and Belgium, we manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts. Clients benefit from daily shipment tracking and optimised load configurations using returnable stillages for cost efficiency.
Quality Assurance
We maintain ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 accreditations through 3D coordinate measurement and spectrometer material analysis. Partner foundries undergo regular audits, with PPAP documentation provided for sample approval. Clients receive initial sample inspection reports and pouring simulation analysis to ensure dimensional compliance.
People
Dominic Connor
Managing Director
Leading Blackwood Engineering's strategic growth since 2015, Dominic oversees global operations and expansion initiatives. With deep industry knowledge, he drives innovation in casting technologies and supply chain optimisation.
Leanne Jones
Purchasing and Engineering Director
Leanne manages supplier relationships and engineering projects, ensuring technical excellence across sourcing and production. Her expertise in NPI processes enhances product development efficiency for client machinery applications.
Steven Kerr
Director/General Manager
Steven leads day-to-day operations, focusing on quality assurance and logistics. With 20+ years in manufacturing, he implements process improvements that reduce lead times while maintaining ISO-certified standards.
Rebecca Watkins
Finance and HR Director
Rebecca oversees financial strategy and employee development programs. She ensures sustainable growth through cost management initiatives while fostering a positive workplace culture aligned with the company's core values.
Questions
What materials do you use for engineered castings?
We work with ductile iron, steel, grey iron, and aluminium. Our capabilities include lost wax processes for stainless steel components and resin sand moulding for complex geometries.
How do you ensure quality in overseas production?
We maintain ISO9001:2015 accreditation through regular audits, 3D coordinate measurement analysis, and spectrometer material testing at partner foundries in China and India.
Can you handle custom paint finishes?
Yes, our UK and Belgium facilities offer gloss painting in custom colours, zinc plating, and protective coatings with automated spray booths for consistent finishes.
What logistics options are available?
We provide JIT delivery, direct container shipping, and warehouse storage solutions. Custom stillages ensure safe transport with optimised load configurations for cost efficiency.
Do you support prototype development?
Our engineering team assists with prototyping through temporary tooling or full production patterns, offering design feedback and accelerated pattern manufacturing for tight deadlines.
