At Gilmours we specialise in custom metal fabrication, creating made-to-order components, assemblies and finished products for a wide range of industries
Our complete metal fabrication services cover design, development, profiling, pressing, fabrication, finishing, assembly, bonding and delivery, all carried out in-house at our UK manufacturing facility. With over 130 years of making experience, we bring the same care, consistency and craftsmanship to every project, whether a one off or production run.
Design to
Manufacture
Blanking
+ Profiling
Pressing
Fabrication
How does Gilmours optimise sheet metal nesting and CAD design?
Every project begins with your design intent. Using 2D and 3D CAD and fabrication-ready detailing, we optimise materials and layouts before production begins to ensure accuracy and a seamless transition into manufacture. This digital phase allows us to identify and resolve potential intricacies that impact on fabrication techniques early, preventing costly on-site delays.
By bridging the gap between architectural concepts and physical reality, our technical team use nesting software to calculate the most efficient sheet layouts, significantly reducing scrap waste and ensuring project cost-efficiency without compromising manufacturing integrity.
What sheet metal materials and profiling technologies are available?
Part of our custom metal fabrication process, our blanking and profiling equipment delivers high-accuracy metal cutting across a wide range of sheet materials and thicknesses, including aluminium, stainless steel, carbon steel, copper, zinc and titanium.
The de-coil to length line and guillotine shear process provides the ability to cut efficiently to suit site requirements whilst achieving lengths larger than normal stockholding.
Having options in CNC cutting; punch, waterjet or laser, we provide the flexibility to process everything from thin-gauge sheet through to thicker plates. Whether used in architectural or industrial environments our machinery can work with many materials including; aluminium, stainless & carbon steel, brass, copper, zinc, titanium, while ensuring quality precision and tight tolerances.
By integrating these high-speed profiling technologies, we maintain the rapid lead times and material versatility essential for complex metalwork.
What are the size and length limits for Gilmours’ CNC press brake metal forming?
Using press brakes of varying sizes (up to 6100mm) and tonnages (up to 250 tons), we form materials to meet exact project requirements.
This metal forming capability with hydraulic press setups supports both one-off orders and batch production, ensuring consistent results every time.
By using upgraded press control systems and a range of specialised tooling, we can achieve complex folds in diverse materials, from aluminium to steel.
What cutting, shaping, rolling, welding, and linishing capabilities does Gilmours offer?
Our team combine traditional craftsmanship with modern equipment to create complex assemblies, bespoke structures or repeated components, all delivered with consistency and care. By managing the entire process in-house, we maintain total control over both structural strength and visual finish.
Our skilled team works with various metal gauges and grades to meet the most demanding architectural and industrial tolerances. This integrated approach ensures we bridge the gap between technical drawings and physical reality, delivering components with a seamless finish, ready for installation.
Painting
+ Finishing
Assembly
Bonding
Despatch
+ Delivery
What architectural powder coating and metal surface finishing options are available?
Our in-house paint line delivers high-quality powder-coated finishes in a wide range of RAL and bespoke colours. Applied for performance, durability, and appearance, each finish is designed to stand the test of time. Our finishing process for architectural metalwork ensures every component is protected while achieving a flawless aesthetic.
By manufacturing in line with approved drawings and supporting full traceability, we ensure our components meet the rigorous standards of fire-conscious building envelopes.
How does Gilmours manage the assembly of fabricated parts and components?
We bring every element together. Our assembly process joins fabricated parts and components with accuracy and care, creating complete, ready-to-install products that meet your project requirements.
By consolidating this stage in-house, we ensure that every mechanical fixing and sub-assembly aligns perfectly before leaving our facility.
What are Gilmours' capabilities for multi-material adhesion, press, and cure bonding?
Specialist bonding for multi-material or hybrid assemblies, ideal where welding isn’t suitable. This process allows for clean detailing in architectural, decorative, or technical applications.
By using a controlled press and cure method, we can join different materials, like aluminium and steel, without using heat.
It is the most effective way to bond different materials together while creating a joint that is incredibly strong and visually flawless.
This ensures the finished product has no visible marks or warping, providing a high-strength bond and a professional look.
What are Gilmours' dispatch, packaging, and logistical delivery capabilities across the UK?
Once your project is complete, we package, protect and ship it where it needs to go, whether it’s a single bespoke item or part of a phased construction delivery.
Every order leaves our facility ready for a smooth handover. To ensure your items arrive in showroom condition, we use custom-built crates and protective wrapping designed for high-end finishes.
For larger commercial projects, we specialise in palletising and staging deliveries to match your specific site schedule or installation phases.
By managing the transport process directly, we take the stress out of logistics, ensuring that even the most delicate or oversized components are delivered safely and on time.
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