Fabrication

At Fowler & Holden, we deliver steel fabrication services that combine traditional craftsmanship with industrial capability. Whether you're refurbishing, sourcing custom parts, or restoring damaged components, our Grimsby-based team gets it done — safely, quickly, and precisely.

Welding

Extensive Welding Facilities

 include MIG, Arc and brazing techniques.

 

Fabrication

Wide Array of Skills

We also use traditional skills such as white metal bearing production.

Assembly

Experienced Fitters

Stripping, repairing and re-assembly of equipment from a variety of sources.

ABOUT THIS SERVICE

Fabrication

Our fabrication department complements the engineering service and has a range of facilities including MIG, Arc and brazing techniques as well as traditional skills such as white metal bearing production and reline or repair plus heavy duty riveting. Components can be supplied in the machined or heat treated condition.

We offer a weld repair service and regularly refurbish partly worn or broken components for many different sectors. Our engineering division provides support and also has the machining capability to finish repaired components to ensure dimensional tolerances are adhered to.

Our skilled fitters can strip, repair and re-assemble pumps, bearings, large plant and equipment from a variety of sources such as cement works and steel mills.

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Fabrication, Under One Roof

MIG & Arc Welding

We offer a complete welding service using:

  • MIG welding for clean, structural joints
  • Arc welding for stronger joints
  • Brazing techniques for specialised applications

All work is carried out by experienced welders with support from our in-house engineering division.

White Metal Bearing Production & Riveting

We’re one of the few UK fabrication shops that still offers:

  • White metal bearing relining and repair
  • Heavy-duty structural riveting
  • Refurbishment of worn bearing assemblies

These traditional services support sectors like marine, power generation, and large rotating equipment.

Refurbishment, Weld Repair & Reverse Engineering

Our team regularly repairs and restores worn or damaged components from:

  • Cement works
  • Steel mills
  • Utilities and processing plants
  • Construction and infrastructure sites

How It Works

  1. Strip and inspect the failed component
  2. Weld, reline or fabricate replacement sections
  3. Machine to tolerance using our in-house machine shop
  4. Reassemble and test if required

We breathe new life into broken parts — often at a fraction of the replacement cost.

In-House Assembly & Finishing

Our skilled fitters can:

  • Strip, repair and reassemble pumps, gearboxes etc
  • Ensure critical fits, tolerances and finishes

This makes us a trusted partner for reactive maintenance, shutdown repairs, and legacy plant support.

Why Choose Fowler & Holden?

  • Grimsby-based workshop with UK-wide service
  • Modern welding and fabrication tools
  • In-house machining and inspection
  • Backed by over 100 years of engineering experience
  • Rapid lead times and responsive quoting

We serve OEMs, contractors, manufacturers and public infrastructure partners — with fabrication support tailored to your needs.

Typical Projects We Support

  • Weld repairs to fractured castings
  • Repair of bearing housings, shafts and supports
  • Production of custom brackets, plates etc

Restoration of white metal bearings

FAQs

MIG, arc welding, brazing and structural riveting — all done in-house

Yes. We weld repair and re-machine cast iron and SG iron components including housings, pipes, and structural parts.

Power generation, marine, cement, steel, manufacturing and infrastructure.

Yes — we’re one of the few UK shops offering white metal bearing relining and machining services.

Yes — we machine all parts on-site, ensuring complete control.

Get Started

✅ Speak to our fabrication and welding team or upload your drawings:
📞 +44 (0)1472 355 316
📧 info@fowlerandholden.co.uk