Newburgh Engineering Co Limited has welcomed Master Cutler Professor Keith Jackson and Mistress Cutler Dr Gina Jackson to its Bradwell manufacturing facility as the employee-owned business continues to strengthen its position within the region’s advanced manufacturing sector.
The visit, last week, recognised both the company’s long-standing contribution to UK manufacturing and its recent return to the historic Newburgh Engineering name, reinforcing a heritage that stretches back more than 85 years.
As a licensed Made in Sheffield manufacturer, Newburgh Engineering is part of a globally recognised manufacturing marque associated with quality, integrity and engineering excellence across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. The Made in Sheffield trademark is coordinated by the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, widely recognised as the voice of manufacturing in Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Founded in 1939 in the Peak District village of Bradwell, Newburgh Engineering has built a reputation for delivering high-integrity precision manufacturing for highly regulated and safety-critical industries. Today, the company supports customers across the nuclear, defence, aerospace, rail, energy and advanced industrial sectors through specialist manufacturing partnerships and advanced engineering capability.
During the visit, Professor Keith Jackson and Dr Gina Jackson were welcomed by Managing Director Matt Keeley and Operations Director Paul Wildgoose, who showcased the company’s machining, fabrication and inspection operations, alongside recent investments in CNC machining, 9-axis mill-turn technology, robotic automation systems and advanced quality assurance processes.
The visit also highlighted the company’s continued investment in manufacturing technology, apprenticeships and workforce development as part of its commitment to supporting the future of engineering and advanced manufacturing within the wider South Yorkshire and Derbyshire region.
Managing Director Matt Keeley said:
“We were delighted to welcome Professor Keith Jackson and Dr Gina Jackson to Newburgh Engineering and showcase the expertise, innovation and commitment of our team.
“As a business with more than 85 years of engineering heritage, we are proud to be part of the wider manufacturing community across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, particularly as a Made in Sheffield licensed manufacturer.
“Returning to the Newburgh Engineering name marks an important milestone for the business and reflects both our heritage and our ambitions for the future. We continue to invest in advanced manufacturing capability, our people and long-term customer partnerships to ensure we remain a trusted engineering partner for generations to come.”
“Our ambition is simple to be the team customers, employees, suppliers and partners most want to work with.”
The Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire was established by an Act of Parliament in 1624 and has spent more than four centuries promoting manufacturing excellence, quality and innovation across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Today, the organisation continues to champion the region’s manufacturing community and acts as a powerful voice for industry and engineering businesses.
Professor Keith Jackson, Master Cutler, said:
“It was a pleasure to visit Newburgh Engineering and see firsthand the specialist expertise, technical capability and strong engineering culture that exists within the business.
“The company’s commitment to investment, skills development and manufacturing excellence demonstrates the important role businesses like this continue to play in supporting the strength of UK industry and the wider manufacturing economy across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
“It is particularly encouraging to see a company with such strong heritage continuing to evolve while maintaining its focus on quality, integrity and long-term partnerships.”
Newburgh Engineering became an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) in 2022, reinforcing a people-centred culture built around shared success, accountability and continuous improvement. The business currently employs 24 people and continues to focus on specialist Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) solutions where quality, consistency and reliability are critical.