UK manufacturer of high-volume brass and lead-free turned parts. We support OEMs on long-running, repeat programmes where process control, consistency and supply continuity are critical.
In-house tool design and full material traceability
We specialise in the manufacture of high-volume brass and lead-free brass turned components for OEMs, supporting long-running, repeat programmes where process control, consistency and supply continuity are critical.
With decades of experience, we help customers reduce risk on established components while maintaining cost-effective production. Over the years we have developed special attachments to produce complicated features, eliminating costly secondary operations.
The year Currie & Warner was established in Birmingham.
Wickman multi-spindles across two production facilities.
A finished component from every multi-spindle machine.
Components supplied for UK domestic cooker hoses alone.
Capabilities & services
Our capabilities cover a wide range of manufacturing processes, so we can deliver high-quality parts efficiently and cost-effectively, from the first drawing to the final delivery.
Multi-spindle machines are highly efficient production machines for turned components. Our average cycle time for a complete component is 36 seconds, but because each spindle produces a part, the machine delivers one every 6 seconds.
More on multi-spindle turningCNC turning gives our customers the option to purchase low-volume items in a variety of materials. The quick setup times often mean short lead times too. Our Brownhills facility is set up for mid-range complexity items in low volume.
More on CNC machiningWe offer our knowledge at the start of new projects to optimise the component design and improve cost-effectiveness. Special attachments developed in-house let us produce complicated features without costly secondary operations.
More on design for manufactureOur main focus is to produce components in one operation. Where complex parts need features that aren't possible on a multi-spindle, our rotary transfer, press and machining centre section finishes them.
More on secondary operationsWe use several trusted, local plating companies, all ISO 9001 certified and regularly audited by our quality team. Batch traceability is maintained by controlled shipments.
More on platingEvery component we produce is cleaned within 2 hours of manufacture. Our semi-automated Pero plant vapour de-greases and ultrasonically cleans parts under vacuum, then vacuum dries them, without decanting them from their original container.
More on cleaningOur quality system, certified by BSI to ISO 9001:2015, is built on continual improvement. From simple brass nuts to highly technical parts, every component goes through stringent checks so deliveries arrive defect free.
More on quality assuranceWe offer JIT deliveries by manufacturing in advance and stocking items ready for call-off. Parts can be despatched in Kanban quantities directly to the assembly line, and we deliver worldwide through our transport network.
More on logisticsFinished in one operation
When all the turning is done while the component is still on the bar, tolerances like concentricity are much easier to hold. Select a point on this coupling to see how we make it.
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Turned parts & machined components
From our facility in the heart of Birmingham, we produce fasteners, connectors, fittings, valves and adaptors, all manufactured to the highest standards and to your drawing.
Brass fasteners
Compression nuts, locking nuts, screws, bolts and washers.
Brass connectors
Quick-fit hose ends, compression couplers and push-fit, from Ø10mm to Ø150mm.
Brass fittings
Component housings and cable glands, finished in one operation.
Valves
Turned components for shut-off, ball, control and drain valves.
Adaptors
Male and female adaptors, DN series and NPS fittings.
Push-fit components supplied to brands including HEP20, Tectite, Speedfit and SharkBite.
View all turned partsMarkets we supply
Our brass turned parts are used across sectors and industries throughout the UK and worldwide, from domestic boilers to antenna infrastructure.
Request a quote
Send us your drawing with the material, size and annual volume. Our team will review it and come back to you with a price and lead time.
What our customers say
Cannot recommend Currie & Warner enough. Their expertise helped our company secure multiple business opportunities. They helped us improve on the quality and efficiency of our product and now we’re the number 1 distributor across the UK in our sector.
I’ve used multiple companies for my EcoBrass components, but no one comes close to the quality that Currie & Warner provide.
Birmingham engineering for over 170 years
Currie & Warner was established in Birmingham in 1855. Multi-spindle technology has been around since the 19th century and still plays a major role in manufacturing today. So do we.
Our electrical heritage dates back to when the company was owned by the BICC group, and we were the first UK sub-contract manufacturer to machine lead-free brass. Traditional manufacturing techniques, integrated with green initiatives, set us apart.
Quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems, certified by the British Standards Institution.
Lead-free EcoBrass
Lead-free or eco brass alloys have a lead content of less than 0.1% and meet hygiene requirements worldwide, with much higher strength than conventional brass. We have worked with EcoBrass for around 15 years and developed tooling techniques to mass-produce it on our multi-spindles.
About EcoBrass