From Prototype to Production, With Innovation Built In
Delivering custom-made springs, wire forms and associated assemblies with precision, speed and scalability.
At William Hughes, we combine two centuries of manufacturing expertise with future-facing technologies, supplying advanced springs, wire forms, assemblies and components to support your engineering challenges. Every solution is driven by innovation, sustainability and a firm commitment to outstanding quality.
Over 200 years of engineering heritage
Factories in the UK, Bulgaria and Poland
Robotics, cobots and CNC across all sites
Powered in part by on-site solar energyOur Wire Forms are Designed for Functionality. Shaped for Performance.
Wire Forms
Precision-engineered to meet tight tolerances, structural repeatability, and critical functionality requirements.
Custom-Made Springs
Expert manufacture of tension, torsion, compression springs and others with full PPAP, FMEA and traceability support. We manufacture for both static and dynamic loading.
Ultrasonic Cleaning
We offer advanced ultrasonic cleaning of components ready for critical applications, with full compliance for medical, aerospace and high-spec sectors.
Secondary Processes
In-house finishing including electrophoretic painting, injection moulding, robotic welding and clean room packaging.
Traditional Values. Future-Facing Capabilities.
William Hughes may be one of the UK’s oldest wire manufacturers, but today we are known for automated efficiency, process innovation, and highly agile engineering. For procurement teams looking to rationalise supply chains or increase repeatability in high-mix, high-value assemblies, our hybrid model of experience and advancement is a proven asset.
We’ve invested heavily in robotics, rapid tooling and collaborative engineering processes, so we can respond faster, scale with confidence, and meet the exacting standards of your sector.
Customer goals we support:
✔ Reduce supplier count with integrated wire and spring assembly
✔ Increase first-time pass rate and reduce yield loss
✔ Improve product lifecycle, repeatability and quality assurance
✔ Deliver to Kanban, JIT and global inventory management strategies
Whether you’re developing a new product or scaling a complex assembly, our engineering team collaborates with yours, from prototype to production.
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Have a Spec or Drawing?
Send us your technical drawing or sample part for a rapid feasibility assessment.
Need a Reliable Wire Assembly Supplier?
Let’s talk volumes, tolerances, lead times and pricing.
Investing in Facilities That Power Precision
With three advanced manufacturing sites in the UK and EU, William Hughes offers unmatched flexibility, capacity and control. Our facilities include:
- Robotic welding machines for repeatable high-precision assembly
- CNC forming and coiling for ultra-consistent spring output
- Clean rooms for aerospace and medtech packaging
- On-site toolmaking and prototype labs
- Smart energy systems including solar arrays for sustainability
Our sites are continuously evolving to meet the needs of high-accuracy, high-volume production across global sectors.
Specialist Manufacturing for Specialist Sectors
Procurement in high-reliability sectors demands more than just component manufacture, it requires process stability, thorough QA and a partner who understands compliance. We proudly support:
Aerospace & Defence
Automotive & EV
Medical & Diagnostic
Electronics & Industrial
Specialist Engineering & R&D SupportCollaborative Engineering. Measurable Results.
Our engineers work side by side with your team to bring new parts to life faster and more efficiently. Our collaborative process includes:
Technical design reviews and DfM input
- Prototype sampling and pre-production trials
- In-house robotics and automation for advanced joining, finishing and packaging methods
- Quality assurance to AS9100D and PPAP levels
From seat mat assemblies for SUVs to high-precision springs for aircraft oxygen systems, our work solves real manufacturing problems and builds long-term production stability.
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Nadcap Accredited
William Hughes is Nadcap accredited for Heat Treatment, Room Temperature Tensile Testing (Materials Testing Laboratory) and Chemical Processing.
Institute of Spring Technology
William Hughes is a UK member of The Institute of Spring Technology.
