Two long standing Burnley manufacturers, with a 130 year heritage, have been united in a major acquisition.

BCW Group has acquired Burnley casting institution Lupton and Place, one of Europe’s most established aluminium die-casting businesses.

BCW Group is a specialist engineering solutions provider offering a fully vertically integrated manufacturing service, bringing together design, precision machining, fabrication, surface treatments and assembly under one roof for customers across the aerospace, automotive, defence and off-highway sectors.

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Burnley based BCW Group has acquired another Burnley based company, casting institution Lupton and Place, one of Europe’s most established aluminium die-casting businesses. Pictured (left to right) are David Gill, Finance Director, Lupton and Place, Steve Gill, Managing Director, Lupton and Place, Claire Whelan, CEO, BCW Group and Trevor Cassie, Business Development Director, BCW Group

Founded in 1894 by Robert Henry Place and Arthur Lupton, Lupton and Place, based in Athletic Street, has built over 130 years of expertise in gravity and high-pressure aluminium die casting, supported by machining, finishing and value-added services. The business serves customers across a range of sectors. It employs approximately 120 people and generates annual turnover of around £12 million.

The acquisition boosts BCW Group’s growing portfolio, strengthening the group’s end-to-end manufacturing capabilities and reinforcing its position as a full-service, vertically integrated operation able to support customers across the entire production process.

Claire Whelan, CEO of BCW Group, said: “Lupton and Place has built a strong reputation over more than a century, and we’re pleased to welcome the business into the BCW Group. This addition broadens what we can offer customers and supports our continued growth as

a group.”

BCW Group, which has operated since 2002 with a focus on long-term investment, said the addition of Lupton and Place represents a ‘significant milestone, in its continued growth, combining Lancashire manufacturing heritage with an ambitious vision for the future.