C&C Fabrications, a precision steel fabrication and engineering specialist based in Ferrybridge, Yorkshire, is marking its 30th anniversary with a £1 million-plus investment in automation and manufacturing capacity – strengthening its ability to deliver structural steelwork, bespoke fabrication and fitted solutions to customers across the warehouse, distribution and logistics sectors. The business expects to turn over £3.8 million this year and has set a target of £5 million by 2027.
Founded by Chris Wallage and Chris Butler in 1996 from a residential garage with two employees and a turnover of £150,000, C&C now employs 32 people and serves over 200 businesses. Its project portfolio spans structural and fitted fabrication for major distribution and logistics operations, alongside accessibility solutions, street furniture and conversion work at national landmark sites.
A £220,000 investment in Electric CNC Tube Bending and Rolling is already in place, with plans to add tube laser cutting and robotic welding. The company is also developing its powder coating capabilities in-house and planning a 3,000 sq. ft. extension that will allow more projects to be completed under one roof, improving efficiency and lead times.
The investment reflects a deliberate response to the skills’ shortage running across the fabrication supply chain. With fewer people entering the trade, the firm has moved its training focus towards automation and programming, reducing reliance on manual processes while maintaining its reputation for precision and fast turnaround.
C&C Fabrications has remained loyal to its workforce, with many employees progressing through apprenticeships into technical and engineering roles. The company is also looking to expand in the food manufacturing, furniture production and automation sectors to achieve its target of £5 million turnover by 2027.
Reflecting on the anniversary, Chris Wallage, Managing Director of C&C Fabrications, said: “Thirty years ago, we were two people working out of a garage. We’ve never taken the easy route and every investment we’ve made has been deliberate – that’s what’s got us here alongside our ethos of strong customer service and long-term team building.
“I believe the next five years are going to be more interesting than the last thirty. Technology and AI are moving fast – what we can offer customers in five years will look very different to today. That’s what drives the investment.”
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