Bowmill Engineering

Established in 1970, Bowmill Engineering initially manufactured small precision parts for a wide range of industries. By 1972, as demand from the Defence sectors increased dramatically, so the company expanded the scope and capacity of its plant, culminating in a 12,000 sq. ft. purpose built factory on the Nuffield Estate in Poole, housing a comprehensive C.N.C. machining facility. Experience gained in the manufacture of high precision components led Bowmill into the field of aerospace and electronics, which during the mid 70s accounted for 90% of the company's activity; today, that figure has increased to 98%. In the 1980s the business further expanded; manufacturing capacity increased by 50% and incorporating separate buildings housing the grinding and de-burring activities. We continued a strategy of growth to become a strategic supplier to the industries primes. During 2000 the business embraced the principles of Lean Manufacturing which are now utilised throughout the business to ensure the global aerospace advanced process management.