Holbro Engineering Ltd
Leading the Way in Heavy and Light Rail Engineering
We blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to redefine rail engineering possibilities.
Harnessing insights from past successes to engineer smarter, more efficient rail systems for tomorrow.
Leveraging deep industry expertise to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable rail engineering solutions.
Drawing on 40 years of experience, we craft solutions that set industry benchmarks in rail engineering.
Main Services
Comprehensive Engineering Solutions
Leveraging our multidisciplinary expertise, we provide end-to-end solutions that address the complexities of modern engineering challenges.
Our in-house team of multi-skilled engineers can draw upon years of success in providing tailor made solutions to both train manufacturers, operators, and maintainers.
Class leading remanufacturing specialist in the overhaul, repair, assembly, and test of electro-mechanical, electro-pneumatic, heating/ventilation and other diverse rolling stock equipment.
Our dedicated pantograph facility is equipped to undertake the detailed overhaul of light-rail and main-line pantograph units to industry or customer requirements.
From milling and turning to drilling and grinding, we deliver precision-engineered components to exact specifications.
Our qualified fabricators handle small to medium-sized projects, delivering quality-built solutions to meet your needs.
Capabilities
From Design to Deployment: Our Engineering Strengths
Leveraging state-of-the-art technology to transform design concepts into engineering realities.
Repair & Testing of mechanical / electrical components and assemblies to OEM specifications.
Precision CNC vertical and horizontal milling services deployed within a variety of industries.
Holbro Engineering have the capabilities for horizontal boring, vertical milling, slotting & drilling.
We offer assembly and sub-assembly services including kitting and fitting.
3D scanning and printing capabilities enable Holbro to quickly design & print prototype models
Holbro Engineering provide grinding services for quality machined components and parts
Production of accurate technical drawings using the latest CAD/CAM technology.
Inspection department ran by experienced & qualified staff with th e help of CMM measuring machine.
High metal removal rates, rapid positioning and fast bi-directional turret indexing.
From Then to Now: Celebrating Over 40 Years of Innovation
Holbro Engineering was incorporated as a Limited Company in 1981 by its original owners and directors, Terry and Karen Hill. By 1996, Holbro moved from its previous rented premises on Holyoake Avenue, Bispham acquiring our own much larger site Unit 3, Kilbane Street in Fleetwood.
Further expanding over the preceding years … 2015 acquiring Unit 1A, Kilbane Street, 2019 acquiring Unit 1B, Kilbane Street and 2022 acquiring Unit 1, Kilbane Street enabling us to add a Pantograph division and a Laser division to our pre-existing machine shop and repair/overhaul facility.
Throughout Holbro’s history, the company has served a variety of market sectors, including Rail, Nuclear, Aerospace, Shipping/Nautical, Fitness, Medical, and Leisure.
Innovate, Design, Succeed: Partner with Holbro Engineering Ltd
Innovate, Design, Succeed: Partner with Holbro Engineering Ltd
Case Studies
Engineering Excellence Illustrated: Holbro's Project Highlights
Discover how our engineering expertise transforms ideas into reality, setting new benchmarks in the rail industry.
Client Testimonials
What they say about Holbro
Hear Directly from Our Satisfied Partners: Real Stories of Engineering Success.
Over the past 40 years Holbro Engineering has established excellent working realtionships with a broad range of global clients
