About Us

Nelson Quality Welders Ltd was established in 1979 by former Rolls-Royce employee, Thomas Plummer, with the vision of offering a specialist sub-contract welding service on products that demand maximum accountability in terms of quality controls.

 Situated in East Lancashire in the North West of England, Nelson Quality Welders Ltd operates among the UK's premier cluster of aerospace manufacturers, service providers, and research institutions.

For over 40 years Nelson Quality Welders Ltd has provided highly specialised, innovative, and cost-effective welding solutions to some of the most dominant firms in the aerospace industry with our extensive capabilities in aerospace applications being backed by key personnel possessing specialist knowledge and in-depth experience within the field of aero-engine technology.

Our specialist activities involve the provision of intricate and highly skilled manual TIG weld operations on a wide range of aero-engine and aero-derivative components.  We are a Nadcap accredited welding facility, and hold ROLLS-ROYCE approval for both Hardface Welding (RPS253) and Fusion Welding (RPS184 / RRP 57001).  NQW also hold SAFRAN Special Process Qualification Certification for manual TIG weld operations.

We also offer more general TIG welding services to the commercial sector.

For more information on the range of services we offer please see the "Services" section of the website.