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STEM Challenge

This year we are mentor for the STEM Challenge 2019 (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths). The competition, to design and manufacture a product, is forging valuable links between local business and schools. In doing so it is promoting engineering to the next generation. The projects aim is to boost student engagement with these key topics and […]

Corporate Video

Somers Forge story is a history of forging excellence. Established in 1866, we have built a heritage to be proud of through generations of British engineering and manufacturing. As part of the Folkes Holding Group, our story began in 1697 just 4 miles away from the current Somers Forge site, with Lye Forge. Over the […]

CNBC News

As a world leader in forging, our Production Director Alex Cross & Finance Director Tammy Inglis chatted with CNBC’s Willem Marx. Talking about our capability to process a piece of material over 60 tonnes, heat the material up to a temperature in excess of 1200 °c and then have the ability to manipulate that steel […]

Propeller Shaft

Marine Shafts Explained There has been an increase in the use of heightened propeller shaft power and also in the reduction of noise, which has led to a higher importance being placed on more efficient propulsion shafting design. The mechanism required to generate thrust for a boat or ship to move through water is called […]

MP James Morris Visits

Local Halesowen & Rowley Regis MP James Morris Visit’s Somers Forge after the recent rebrand. James Morris was given a tour of our huge site including both the heavy forge and machine shop. He witnessed the mammoth 4,000 tonne hydraulic press forging 20 tonne 410 stainless ingot. This year alone we have invested 2million on upgrades to […]