Our Heritage
Originally based in Coventry, Brown & Holmes moved to Tamworth during World War II to avoid the bombing raids. Today, our Tamworth sites continue to house our machining, fabrication, and work-holding facilities – supporting decades of precision engineering expertise.
As customer demand grew, and the volume of work expanded, we made the strategic decision to establish a dedicated site in Derby to focus on defence and complex projects. This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting high-integrity, mission-critical programmes for the UK and allied partners.
Our Heritage
Originally based in Coventry, Brown & Holmes moved to Tamworth during World War II to avoid the bombing raids. Today, our Tamworth sites continue to house our machining, fabrication, and work-holding facilities – supporting decades of precision engineering expertise.
As customer demand grew, and the volume of work expanded, we made the strategic decision to establish a dedicated site in Derby to focus on defence and complex projects. This expansion reflects our commitment to supporting high-integrity, mission-critical programmes for the UK and allied partners.
Our Heritage
Our Derby site is designed to foster a highly skilled, motivated team, collaborating directly with customer project and production teams. Together, we deliver products that are not only high-quality and reliable, but capable of operating safely and effectively in extreme conditions.
- We achieve this by embedding our core values into everything we do:
- Excellence in effort: Working to the best of our ability, both individually and as a team.
- Honesty and integrity: Acting with openness and fairness with colleagues and customers.
- Respect: Treating everyone with dignity and consideration.
- Continuous improvement: Pursuing excellence through innovation, training, coaching, and personal development.
These values form the foundation of our engineering culture and underpin our reputation as a trusted partner for complex, high-stakes projects.
Why Brown & Holmes Derby
Our Derby site is more than a facility — it is a centre of engineering excellence, built to provide customers with the assurance that every project, from initial concept to lifecycle support, is delivered with precision, professionalism, and reliability.
Whether you’re a new client or a long-term partner, Brown & Holmes (Derby) is here to ensure your critical systems operate safely, reliably, and predictably — every time.
Our Commitment to Customers
At Brown & Holmes (Derby), our mission goes beyond delivering products — we aim to build lasting partnerships. Every project is approached with a focus on collaboration, transparency, and responsiveness, ensuring that our customers can rely on us every step of the way.
From the earliest concept discussions to long-term support, we are committed to meeting deadlines, exceeding expectations, and providing solutions that stand the test of time — because in complex and high-risk environments, reliability is everything.
