THE Wabtec-owned company, Bearward Engineering Ltd is one of the largest producers of industrial radiators in the world. Growing annually since it was founded in 1958 the business is now based on a 40,000 square metre site in Northampton.
THE Wabtec-owned company, Bearward Engineering Ltd is one of the largest producers of industrial radiators in the world. Growing annually since it was founded in 1958 the business is now based on a 40,000 square metre site in Northampton. Supplying to the world generating set market, as well as supplying radiators for pumping and construction equipment, off highway, and other specialist equipment, the business manufactures over 35,000 radiators a year.
The company works closely with a large customer base covering the main manufacturers in the power generation and construction market such as Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU and Mitsubishi. Recognised as a leader in innovation, the success of the business is attributable to a combination of modern thinking and a base of traditional experience, as Sales Manager Matthew Eggleton explained: “Bearward has a number of old school engineers combined with modern technology, which allows us to be very quick to market with new designs and bespoke applications.
“We have developed a product, which allows on-site serviceability for any size of engine, which is also designed to eliminate the failures associated to thermal expansion within cooling systems – this is our innovative sectional core solution.”
Belonging to the Wabtec Group, the business benefits from the ability to expand globally, setting up facilities in the local regions.
“Enabling local serviceability and manufacture reduces the total cost of the product,” explained Matthew. “As part of the cooling group within Wabtec we have the ability to share technology and resources with sister organisations. One of the biggest threats to Bearward are the many lower cost producers that are popping up globally. However, it is our trusted sectional product and global manufacturing ability that ensures we can keep these threats at bay.”
As the company looks towards the future Matthew highlights the strategy is destined to ensure that the future years will be as positive as the last few decades: “Our aim is to keep a heavy focus on pushing our global presence, setting up local sub assembly and service locations, effectively complementing and supporting our continually improving portfolio.”
Contact Bearward Engineering on 01604 762851 or visit the website www.bearward.co