Our Industries Served
P.P. Group serves a diverse range of industries, delivering profiling, processing, and manufacturing solutions since 1976.
From material procurement to creating complex, finished components, we provide tailored metal processing solutions to meet the specific demands of each industry, which include:
Automotive
We provide a wide range of precision steel profiling and processing services, including laser cutting, plasma cutting, and water jet cutting to support the production of various automotive components, leveraging advanced technologies to enhance manufacturing efficiency.
Construction / Architectural
We have a proud history with the UK’s leading construction companies, offering tailored metal profiling and processing services and supplying S275, S355JR, S355 J2+N, and weathering steel. We provide base plates, gussets, webs, flanges, end plates, and services like drilling, tapping, and countersinking, all with BS EN 1090 (CE Approval).
Cryogenic / Bulk Handling
Our automated solutions optimise material usage, giving customers a competitive edge. We specialise in advanced sheet metal development and supply materials such as stainless steel 304, 316, 1.4003, and aluminium 5083. With extensive experience in bulk, road, and rail projects, we manufacture parts for tankers, containers, cab components, and chassis. We also supply tanks, stiffeners, wing horns, saddles, and dished ends.
Defence
We offer a complete service in all metal profiling and processing, from material procurement to profiling segments and processing complete shapes for customers in the defence sector. We provide a complete range of quality stock from some of the best suppliers in the UK and Europe.
Energy
We are committed to supporting a greener economy by servicing various energy sectors, including wind farms and nuclear, investing in stock that excels in demanding environments. Materials supplied include stainless steels (304, 310, 316, 1.4003), aluminium, duplex (UNS31803), super duplex (UNS32750/UNS32760), and nickel alloys. We provide materials for vessels, ducting, impellers, dampeners, and other applications, all from a safe working environment certified by ISO 14001. We also ensure fully automated material traceability.
Food & Beverage
We support the food and drinks industry by providing machine parts with a focus on essential surface finishing through our in-house graining/polishing service. Materials supplied include stainless steel 316, 304, and 1.4003. We serve key clients in dairy, cereal, bakery, beverage, and confectionery, covering mixing machines, blades, counters, and conveyors. We also supply poly-coated materials and have expertise in handling thin gauges.
Leisure
We support the leisure industry by providing high quality materials for a range of parts and fabricated products using our full service of profiling and processing techniques. We’re able to supply a reliable range of stock from some of the best providers in the UK and Europe to ensure cost efficiency and reduced lead times.
Mining / Agricultural
We specialise in profiling wear-resistant and abrasion plates for the mining and agricultural industries across the UK and Ireland. Materials supplied include S275, S355, S690, RQT 701, and wear plate. We assist with manufacturing buckets, quick hitches, crushers, and provide components for grabs, rakes, blades, and pushers.
Nuclear
Our strength in the nuclear industry lies in manufacturing product groups in separate bays to reduce cross-contamination. Materials supplied include stainless steels 316/304, 1.4003, aluminium, and duplex. We provide engineering support to Tier 2 and 3 organisations for new-build and decommissioning projects. We supply parts for glove boxes, stillages, and ensure fully automated material traceability. Committed to ISO 14001 and 18001, we prioritise health, safety, and environmental protection.
Oil & Gas
We have been a key supplier of metals to support the oil and gas industry since 1995, including onshore, offshore, and subsea projects. We handle orders from same-day breakdown work to complete projects, supplying components such as skids, flanges, and safety valves. We provide stainless steel, duplex, and nickel alloys, with fully automated material traceability. Our processing solutions cater to both large oil and gas OEMs and smaller machine shops. Fully committed to ISO 14001 and 18001, we prioritise health, safety, and environmental protection.
Paper Industry
Our advanced development capabilities and full range of profiling and processing technology ensures we deliver consistently high quality projects for customers in the paper industry.
Petrochemical
We’re a key supplier of high quality materials for the petrochemical industry alongside our capabilities to provide precise metal profiling and processing projects for customers to deliver parts and finished products quickly and to high standards.
Pharmaceutical
We have a strong history providing profiling and processing services to the pharmaceutical industry along with being a reliable supplier of raw materials from around the UK and Europe. Our reputation has grown with customers in this industry as a reliable partner that delivers high quality parts and products while excelling in customer service and satisfaction.
Rail
With state-of-the-art CNC machinery and highly trained staff, we are a key supplier across all sectors of the rail industry. Materials supplied include S275, S355, and EN8. We provide components for signal boxes, electrification/traction, rolling stock, and bogies, offering solutions for railway, tramway, and metro projects with the ability to cut materials on large beds for bridge work.
Renewable Energy
We are a key provider to the growing renewable energy sector, supporting clean power generation in UK and European waters.
- Grade includes: S355G8+N, S355G13+N, S355G15+N, S355G15+Q, AP15L X52, X65 and PSL2
- Stainless steel materials supplied: 304, 304L, 304H, 312H, 316, 316L, 316H, 316Ti, 317, 317L, 321, 347, Duplex UNS 31803 and Super Duplex UNS 32750 and UNS 32760.
- All materials worked in free issue and complete supply.
- Projects produced in accordance with ISO 9001.
Transportation
Waste Management
We are committed to the environment through strict compliance with ISO 14001, focusing on reducing landfill through engineering input in waste recycling (steel and household). Materials supplied include stainless steel 310 and 321, as well as heat-resistant nickel alloys (A625). Our services cover the recycling of waste and steel, hazardous waste, and incineration.
Water
Our advanced development capabilities for complex ducting packages help reduce manufacturing costs and material expenditure. We supply stainless steel 304 and 316, and provide tanks, flanges, filters, and ducting. Our largest project, delivered on time within 4 months, won a global award.
Explore Our Services
Profiling Services
Using the latest metal profiling machinery and technology along with highly trained engineers and a supply chain built over 50 years, we deliver projects with accuracy every time for any job.
Laser Cutting
Benefit from the most technologically advanced fibre laser machines capable of highly accurate, quality cuts with tight tolerances.
Water Jet Cutting
Get the best, cleanest, most accurate finishes with minimal taper and no heat affected zones that can eliminate many secondary operations.
Flame Cutting
Cut through thicknesses beyond the capability of plasma and laser cutting with higher flatness tolerances. Guaranteed fast turnaround.
Plasma Cutting
Advanced profiling capabilities guarantee a high quality finish for profiles up to 40mm thickness while remaining cost effective.
Saw Cutting
For customers looking for a clean, square edge outside the limits of laser cutting, saw cutting provides the most practical solution, delivering results at a lower cost than water jet cutting.
Processing Services
Advanced machinery combined with a comprehensive tooling library and 3D programming software compatibility means we can deliver the most complex components quickly to customers.
Press Braking
CNC press brakes can handle the most complex metal bending requirements with precision to deliver complex projects with ease.
Plate Rolling
With the latest technology, personnel and machinery you’re assured of clean rolls with additional cutting to aid assembly.
Edge Prepping
Save time on the welding process with edge prepping services. All standard weld preps and bevel angles up to 55° and to plate thickness of up to 50mm.
Heat Treatment
Post-cutting and pre-grinding heat treatment reduce heat affected zones to retain the property and microstructure of any metal we use for your project.
Grinding
Grind standard thickness sheet and plate to your custom thickness able to work close to tolerances, saving you valuable machining time and reducing costs.
Materials
As one of the largest profiling and processing companies in the UK, we have an inventory of extensive supplies of carbon steel, stainless steel, duplex, super duplex, aluminium and nickel alloys.
Stainless Steel
Access the most extensive stock range available in Europe on stainless steel stocks up to 150mm thick.
Carbon Steel
A versatile and robust material coupled with our precision profiling and processing ensures high edge quality and short lead times for even complex projects.
Aluminium
Precision profiling and processing for end products with high corrosion resistance and high strength to weight ratio for a range of applications.
Nickel Alloy
Nickel alloys are vital in high-performance environments such as aerospace, chemical processing, marine, and power generation.
Yellow Metals
With our state-of-the-art cutting machines we can cut copper, bronze and brass quickly and with precision to reduce lead times.
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