Brandauer has secured two major automotive contracts, reinforcing its strategy to evolve into a long-term engineering partner for global clients. The Birmingham-based manufacturer, which recently completed a management buy-out, is now working with Ford Motor Company and a leading Eastern European tier one supplier on projects focused on electrification.

Both collaborations highlight Brandauer’s shift towards early-stage engagement, offering consultancy and design for manufacturing support before progressing through tooling, production and automation to full-scale volume output. This end-to-end approach aligns with the company’s growth ambitions and its target of reaching £12m in revenue by 2029.

Chief executive Rowan Crozier says the business is transitioning from a traditional stamping specialist into a full-service precision engineering partner capable of supporting customers from concept through to high-volume global supply. He notes that automotive remains a key sector, particularly as electrification drives demand for increasingly advanced and precise components.

A milestone within the Ford project sees Brandauer manufacturing a lamination progression tool exceeding 2500 mm in diameter for the first time. The solution incorporates integrated automation to stamp, bond, stack and skew thin-gauge laminations for electric vehicle applications, demonstrating new approaches to motor production. The company has supported the programme with design validation, prototyping and process expertise, with full tool manufacture now underway.

The second contract follows a similar model, centred on the development of a fully automated production line featuring multiple high-performance tools to maximise efficiency and tolerance control.

Together, these projects underline Brandauer’s expanding capabilities and its commitment to delivering integrated engineering solutions, supported by ongoing investment in skills, technology and quality standards.

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