South West’s leading sheet metal fabricators
Over 50 years of metalwork excellence with cutting-edge CNC and laser technology.
Tailored engineering that boosts efficiency and cuts costs.
Environmentally conscious manufacturing for a greener future.
WHO WE WORK WITH
GET TO KNOW OUR PROCESSES
Great things happen at our Plymouth factory. The metal components we make may not always be seen, but they’re an important part of some amazing innovations. Right here at Aldermans, we’ve helped to turn ideas into award-winning, life-changing products – and that’s no exaggeration.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES
At Aldermans, we offer a wide range of advanced manufacturing processes to suit all types of client projects, from bespoke designs to high-volume production. Our state-of-the-art Plymouth facility is equipped with the latest CNC machinery and expert teams to ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality, precision, and efficiency. Whether you’re in need of a prototype or full-scale production, we have the expertise and technology to bring your ideas to life.
We offer precise and efficient steel laser cutting, perfect for producing intricate shapes with minimal waste.
Our punching services deliver high-speed production of metal parts, ensuring consistency across both small and large volumes.
Our metal folding services create precise bends in sheet metal, supporting designs that require clean angles and accurate dimensions.
Our expert welding ensures strong, durable joins, whether for small projects or large-scale assemblies.
Achieve precision and accuracy with our CNC turning, ideal for producing complex metal components with tight tolerances.
CNC milling is a manufacturing process that uses computer-controlled, rotating cutting tools to remove material and shape a workpiece.
Inserting fasteners ensures strong, secure connections for durable and reliable assemblies.
Enhance the durability and appearance of your metal products with our professional powder coating services.
We offer full product assembly and kitting solutions, ensuring your components are delivered ready for use or sale.
Our custom metal pressings provide tailored solutions that require consistency in high-volumes.
With our tube bending services, we create smooth and exact curves in metal tubing, ideal for structural and functional applications.
craftsmanship & innovation
Founded in 1969, Aldermans is a leading metal fabrication company in the South West. With over 50 years of expertise, we specialise in sheet metal fabrication, precision engineering, and press work. Our Plymouth factory offers a complete range of services, including steel laser cutting, punched metal parts, metal folding, welding, CNC turning and more.
We serve industries such as automotive and rail, construction, energy & power generation, and IT & communications, delivering high-quality, bespoke solutions with competitive pricing and quick lead times. Still family owned and in its second generation, Karen Friendship leads a dedicated team who encompasses cutting edge technological investments with traditional craftmanship and innovation.
A Commitment to Excellence & Employee Development
Alderman Tooling Ltd is dedicated to maintaining strong processes, which are crucial to our bespoke manufacturing operations. We are proud to hold triple certification in the following management standards:
(Quality Management)
(Environmental Management)
(Health & Safety Management)
ADVANTAGES OF CHOOSING ALDERMANS
Over 50 years of metalwork excellence with cutting-edge CNC and laser technology.
We’re a family business, taking pride in giving customers what they need – high quality parts, at competitive prices, with swift lead times.
If it can be made in metal, we can make it (go on, give us a challenge!)
OUR reviews
concept to creation
From concept to creation, our in-house design team supports you at every stage. By utilising advanced 3D CAD modelling, we assist in refining your product ideas, developing prototypes, and preparing for production with precision. Whether you’re enhancing an existing design or starting from scratch, we provide practical, manufacturable solutions that align with your brief and budget.
products & projects
Highlighting the quality and precision of our manufacturing capabilities across various industries. From bespoke sheet metal components to complex assemblies, we deliver innovative solutions tailored to client needs. Explore our recent projects to see how we’ve helped clients in sectors like automotive, retail, and specialist furniture, with a focus on quality, fast lead times, and lasting results.
CareFlex partnered with Aldermans to manufacture precision-engineered components for the SmartSeatPro, a highly adjustable chair for people with complex care needs.
A custom-built concrete mould for the National Trust, enabling the production of decorative dodecahedral garden ornaments at Saltram Estate.
Aldermans manufactured precision metal casings for Plessey’s Hyperion™ LED system, supporting a 49,000m² greenhouse expansion for sustainable food production.
Aldermans partnered with luxury bed maker Vispring to design and manufacture a bespoke brass-plated bed leg, ensuring strength, elegance, and precision craftsmanship for their prestigious beds.
Aldermans manufactured key components for Vortok’s award-winning VSR Stressing Roller, helping improve railway safety, efficiency, and international rail maintenance processes.
Aldermans built a bespoke compression moulding press for Rockwood Composites, enhancing their aerospace manufacturing capabilities and supporting their continued growth in the composites industry.
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We are one of the South West’s leading metal fabricators. With 50 years’ experience, we are specialists in sheet metal fabrication and custom metal parts.
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