About us

Established in 1948, Bowers & Freeman has become internationally renowned for innovative engineering processes, excellent products and outstanding customer service over three generations.

The highly-skilled production team are specialist in precision engineering and combine the finest traditions of British craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology in pursuit of excellence and innovation. Uniquely, many of our components are made in-house, resulting in a high degree of production flexibility.

The company also collaborates with Sheffield Hallam University, the country’s leading academic institution for engineering innovation and excellence to ensure that we are always at the forefront of manufacturing processes

From our manufacturing facility and headquarters in Leicester, we despatch silicone rubber dies, metal type and fitters, engraved brass and steel dies, bottle tooling, coding boxes and hardened steel cutting tools to discerning customers worldwide as well as specialist heading punches, second operation marking stamps and other components for the aerospace fastener industry.

The company’s range of products now covers the food and pharmaceutical sectors, cosmetics packaging, security printing and the aerospace fastener industry.