Engineer fuels growth with machine upgrade

An engineering company is boosting production capacity to support growth in energy, defence and marine markets.

Tees Components, based in North Skelton, Redcar and Cleveland, has unveiled a major new investment in advanced manufacturing with the arrival of a “state-of-the-art” Hartford PBM135C CNC machine.

The horizontal boring and milling machine is capable of handling workpieces weighing up to 15,000kg and is already in use on client projects, including for Aberdeen-headquartered pipeline specialist STATS Group.

Supplied by Ward CNC, bosses say the machine adds precision and scale to the firm’s output while supporting two new skilled roles and strengthening its apprenticeship programme.

Sharon Lane, managing director at Tees Components, said: “The Hartford PBM135C is a significant addition to our capacity, enabling us to continue delivering high-quality, complex components to our customers, while supporting local jobs and skills development.”

Simon Whitworth, managing director at Ward CNC, added: “We’re proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Tees Components through the supply of the Hartford PBM135C. 

“Their commitment to investing in high-quality, future-ready technology is epitomised by their latest investment, and it’s been a pleasure supporting them from specification to installation. 

“We look forward to providing ongoing technical support as they put the machine into full operation.”

With a £4 million order book stretching to 2027, Tees Components continues to expand as both a subcontract engineering specialist and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Tees White Gill, a waterjet ship thruster designed and manufactured at its Teesside facility and exported to six continents.

The commissioning ceremony was officiated by Chris Cooke, mayor of Middlesbrough, who said: “I'm so proud to have the opportunity today to be part of the Tees Valley's industrial future. 

“It is fantastic to see someone so integral to our region's industry such as Sharon delivering real progress with Tees Components, while also going above and beyond to help shape places like Middlesbrough College, where our next generation of innovators are trained.”

Want your business, product or service to be seen regionally and nationally? Bdaily helps you get your story in front of the right audience, every day. Find out how Bdaily can help →

Join more than 55,000 subscribers by signing up to our daily bulletin each morning here.