Perfect Bore Manufacturing has won two awards in the 2024 Army Technology Excellence Awards, in the Business Expansion and Product Launches categories.
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Perfect Bore Manufacturing clinched the Business Expansion award for its remarkable financial growth and strategic facility expansion, enhancing its barrel manufacturing capacity. It secured the Product Launches award for revitalising UK mortar system capabilities with their successful development and testing of advanced barrel technologies, reinforcing the British Army’s operational strength.
“We are honored to receive the 2024 Army Technology Excellence Awards, which reflect our commitment to innovation and excellence in supporting the British Army with cutting-edge barrel technologies, and strategic growth.”
– Will Laughton, Director, Perfect Bore Manufacturing
Strategic growth in defence barrel manufacturing
Perfect Bore Manufacturing’s financial growth from a £4.75 million turnover to an £8 million turnover within four years resulted from its strategic business development and targeted marketing strategies. These strategies have been carefully designed to capitalise on growth opportunities, resulting in a robust order book that underpins the company’s upward trajectory. The increase in turnover represents the company’s ability to secure and deliver on significant contracts within the defence sector.
The expansion of Perfect Bore’s operational facilities, with an additional 27,000ft2 of space, brings their total manufacturing capacity to 59,000ft2. The expansion allows Perfect Bore to accommodate the increasing demand for its products and services, particularly in the area of precision barrel manufacturing.
The company has forayed into UK barrel manufacturing as a strategic response to a national capability gap. Perfect Bore has not only filled this gap, but has also set new standards in the production of mortar barrels. Its success in manufacturing and proofing these barrels within the UK is an achievement that underscores its role as a leader in its space. This capability is a cornerstone of its strategy to increase turnover in the next 2-4 years, with a focus on premium barrel manufacturing to fully utilise the new facilities.
Innovations in mortar systems product launches
The re-establishment of UK barrel manufacturing by Perfect Bore is a strategic move that has significant implications for the British Army and the defence industry at large. The successful manufacturing and test-firing of a 60mm barrel, coupled with the production of a current 120mm barrel, demonstrate Perfect Bore’s technical expertise and innovative approach to product development.
These achievements are part of a broader strategy to provide the British Army with a complete suite of mortar systems. Perfect Bore’s progress towards this goal is evident in its ongoing efforts to manufacture the L16 81mm system, which would complete its offering. This suite of mortar systems represents a significant enhancement of the UK’s defence capabilities, ensuring that the British Army has access to high-quality, domestically produced equipment.
Furthermore, Perfect Bore’s involvement in the development of large calibre rifled barrel projects indicates a forward-looking approach to product innovation. These projects are not just about expanding the company’s product line; they are about pushing the boundaries of what is possible in barrel manufacturing. Perfect Bore’s commitment to these projects reflects its dedication to meeting the evolving needs of the defence industry and maintaining its position at the forefront of technological advancements.
Company Profile
Perfect Bore is a premier provider of precision engineering services. They pride themselves on being the UK’s solution to long diameter to length or complex bore detail components. Having over three decades of experience in manufacturing precision tubular components, they are well equipped to deliver the future projects in hand.
Their expertise extends to working with high-temperature corrosion-resistant alloys such as Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy, and stainless steels, meeting the stringent requirements of major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and sub-tier companies.
Perfect Bore is a key supplier to the aerospace and defence sectors, with its bore solutions present in components used by leading manufacturers like Airbus, BAe, Goodrich Actuation Systems, Boeing, Moog, and Rolls Royce in projects such as the B787 Dreamliner, A400M, and A350. The company is committed to quality and on-time delivery, adhering to ‘just-in-time’ schedules and lean manufacturing initiatives to provide cost-effective solutions.
Perfect Bore maintains a fully accredited integrated management system compliant with AS9100:D/ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2023, and is the NDA’s Supply Chain Charter for Nuclear Decommissioning Sites.
Contact Details
Phone: +44 (0)1264 360800
E-mail: sales@pbm-ltd.com
Links
Website: https://www.pbm-ltd.com/markets/defence/
