Liverpool firm flies high with £2 million investment

An aerospace surface treatment firm has made a £2 million technology investment.

ASG King and Fowler has commissioned a new tartaric sulphuric anodising (TSA) line and advanced paint booths.

Bosses at the Liverpool company say the kit will prove “transformational” in “enhancing” efficiency and capacity.

They add the fully automated TSA system, developed with Jacquet Weston Engineering, will also support sustainability goals by replacing traditional chromic anodising, as well as helping to “futureproof” the business against upcoming aerospace regulations.

Alongside the TSA line, new advanced paint booths have been commissioned to complement the company’s surface treatment capabilities, further strengthening the firm’s offering to key aerospace clients, including Airbus.

Stephen Dean, managing director of ASG King and Fowler, which dates back to 1887, said: “The new TSA line and paint booths are a transformational step for our business. 

“This investment demonstrates our continued commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring we continue to deliver the highest standards for our customers.”

Simon Weston, group managing director of ASA Group, which bought King and Fowler in 2020, added: “ASG Group has implemented an exciting programme of continued investment across our sites, which reflect our vision for the future; one of resilience, where collaboration, technology and smart decision-making drive progress in UK aerospace manufacturing.

“As we push forward, we’re committed to setting new standards for excellence, efficiency and innovation in the industry, and this new TSA line investment enhances our sustainable credentials.”

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