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Established in 1970, Bowmill Engineering initially, manufactured small precision parts for a wide range of industries.

However, in 1972 as demand from the Defence sectors dramatically increased so the company expanded the scope and capacity of its plant, culminating in a 12,000sq. ft. purpose built factory on the Nuffield Estate 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 70’s accounted for 90% of the company’s activity: today, this figure has increased to 98%.
 

In the 1980s the business further expanded increasing manufacturing capacity by 50% and incorporated separate buildings housing the grinding and de-burring activities, continuing its strategy of growth and becoming 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.

The business successfully transitioned from ISO9002 to the now preferred AS9100 aerospace standard in January 2005 with a 100% first time assessment the foundations of which have enabled NADCAP accreditation.

In 2004 Bowmill acquired a local small metal treatments company. During a two year period of investment and growth the business, the now Bowmill Metal Treatments was aligned and integrated with engineering; futher enhancing the strategic position it now holds.

In 2007 a neighbouring site was purchased next to the main factory on the Nuffield estate, with a dedicated Airbus facility completed in 2009. This facility has allowed a significant increase in capacity which has resulted in the sucessful awarding of new contracts.

In 2010 Bowmill purchased the precision grinding company, Taymar, located also on the Nuffield Estate. This has allowed Bowmill to further compliment its own Grinding facility and increase further our assembly area in line with customer expectations.

The company relates its successes in terms of quality, reliability and consequent growth to its policy of employing only highly skilled, self motivated work shop personnel. Each is responsible for running their own operations from start to finish including programming on the machine, setting, and liaising with the quality department.