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Strategic Outsourcing Partner for Electrical Components

Project Overview

A leading international manufacturer of electrical accessories sought to streamline operations and focus on its core business. To reduce costs and increase profitability, the company decided to outsource all presswork components to a trusted precision manufacturing partner — H V Wooding Ltd.

Challenge

The project involved managing 72 different components, each with unique tooling and variation requirements. The customer also required short lead times and seamless integration into H V Wooding’s production systems. In addition, new manufacturing solutions were needed for non-tooled parts, all without disrupting supply or compromising quality.

Solution

H V Wooding conducted a full tooling and kitting analysis to align production with in-house capabilities and established a dedicated project management team to oversee the transition. The company assumed control of the customer’s material supply chain, ensuring reliability and traceability throughout. Quality and delivery criteria were agreed for all components, supported by H V Wooding’s Buffer Managed Production System to optimise workflow and responsiveness. For copper busbars, Fibre Laser cutting was introduced as a cost-effective solution for low-to-medium volume production ahead of full-scale tooling.

Results

The partnership created immediate space at the customer’s facility for core operations and released managerial and technical resources to focus on high-value activities. By removing the need to purchase raw materials, the customer also benefited from improved cash flow. H V Wooding delivered 99% on-time, in-full performance with exceptional quality standards and achieved up to 15% cost savings through innovative processes such as Fibre Laser production for comb busbars.

Added Value

By consolidating supply under one strategic partner, H V Wooding significantly reduced costs, improved supply chain control, and enhanced service levels. The collaboration continues to deliver long-term value through continuous improvement, technical innovation, and proactive project management.

Trusted by Leading Brands

H V Wooding supplies precision-engineered components to industries where reliability is critical — from medical and renewable energy to motorsport and aerospace. Our clients include world-renowned names such as Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Rolls-Royce, and GE Renewables, who have trusted us for over four decades.

Commitment to Quality

As an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 accredited company, H V Wooding maintains the highest standards across all operations. Our advanced metrology department, continuous investment in LEAN, FMEA, and PPAP processes, and our proprietary Buffer Management System ensure consistent component quality, responsive delivery, and sustainable improvement in every project.

Laser Cutting

H V Wooding provides precision laser cutting services in copper, aluminium, and electrical steels for laminations, busbars, and complex components. We deliver fast-turnaround prototyping and mid-volume production with tight tolerances and clean edges.

Wire Erosion

H V Wooding provides precision wire erosion (EDM) services with tolerances down to ±5 microns. We manufacture components for the aerospace, EV, medical and research sectors, offering exceptional accuracy, clean finishes and rapid turnaround.

Presswork & Tooling

H V Wooding designs and manufactures precision press tools and provides high-quality presswork for a range of industries. Our in-house toolroom ensures fast turnaround, consistent quality and cost-effective solutions from prototype to volume production.

Busbar Manufacture

H V Wooding designs and manufactures precision copper, aluminium and flexible busbars for power, EV and renewable energy systems, with full insulation and finishing options.

Powder Coating

Powder coated busbars for EV, hybrid and energy systems. UK-made with holiday-tested insulation, precise fit and over 50 years’ precision manufacturing expertise.

Motor Stator/ Laminations

H V Wooding produces precision electrical steel laminations using laser cutting, wire erosion and press tooling. We support prototyping through to series production for magnetic assemblies, motors, transformers and research applications.

Electroplating

In-house electroplating in tin, zinc, nickel and silver. Rack and barrel options, with lab and X-ray testing to ensure coating accuracy, durability and quality.

Assembly

Mechanical, busbar and general sub-assembly services. Welding, fitting, packaging and line-side delivery with ISO-certified quality and cost-effective outsourcing from H V Wooding.

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle

UK manufacturer of busbars, motor laminations and core packs for hybrid and electric vehicles. Prototype to mid-volume production with precision processes including wire EDM, laser cutting and stamping.

Data Centres

Supporting our customers manufacturing world class products in the Data Centre sector, producing Busbars for switchboards, distribution boards, battery banks and IT infrastructure solutions.

Renewable Energy

Busbars, laminations and assemblies for wind, solar and tidal energy. H V Wooding supplies GE, Vestas and Siemens with precision renewable components from design to volume production.

Motorsport & Niche Vehicles

H V Wooding are experts in the provision of manufacturing services to the high end Motorsport, F1 and Niche vehicle market including the manufacture of bespoke Busbars for battery and drivetrain applications.

Electrical Switchgear Manufacturing Solutions

Supporting our customers manufacturing world class products in the Electrical Switchgear, Power Generation and Power Distribution markets.

Electric Motors

Adding value to our customers by optimising the design and manufacturing of complex Motor Laminations and Core Packs. Our core activity in this arena is focused around demanding and complex high end motor applications where we are able to offer customers years of experience in working with a wide range of materials and complex geometries to achieve the demands of the new generation industries.

Science & Research

We have gained a solid reputation for the supply of magnet assembly low carbon steel Yokes and stainless steel Collar laminations for prototype and upgrades to the Hadron Collider. Customers include; CERN, CEA, Elytt and Brookhaven.

Medical & Surgical

From providing life critical, high volume, pressed Medical ventilator heater plates, to complex Titanium Spinal Implants, to Cancer probe Electrodes, we offer over 50 years of experience supplying to a wide, diverse range of customers in the Medical sector.

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