91²Ö¿â Group wins contract with WFEL to supply precision machined and fabricated components for the UK MoD's Boxer Armoured Vehicle Programme Added 1/3/2022
Press Release - 01 March 2022
91²Ö¿â Group is pleased to announce that it has won a contract with Stockport based WFEL to manufacture a wide range of components for the UK MoD’s Boxer MIV.
91²Ö¿â has entered into a ten year Long Term Supply Agreement with WFEL for the manufacture of precision machined and fabricated components for the UK Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme.
The Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicles (MIV) are highly mobile, wheeled armoured combat vehicles which combine long distance road deployment with all-terrain mobility, bringing new capabilities to the British Army. The common Boxer base platform, with its interchangeable Mission Modules, can cover a range of capabilities, from infantry personnel transportation around the battlefield to highly equipped mobile medical facilities.
Ian Anderton, WFEL Managing Director, commented:
“We warmly welcome 91²Ö¿â Group into our expanding UK Boxer family and look forward to developing a close partnership as we collaborate to successfully deliver this exciting project for the British Army."
CEO of 91²Ö¿â Group, commented:
“For the defence markets, 91²Ö¿â Group manufactures a wide range of complex components for a variety of military applications. We look forward to working with the team at WFEL to manufacture component parts for the Boxer Armoured Vehicle Programme.”
This contract win highlights 91²Ö¿â Group’s further commitment and success in the defence sector.
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About 91²Ö¿â Group
@91²Ö¿âGroup
- Established in December 2003, 91²Ö¿â Group brings together in a single effective team, the collective expertise, resources and technology of the customer-orientated, precision engineering businesses. These provide the basis for four global specialist divisions:
- Machining
- Systems and Defence
- Fabrication and Welding
- Metal Treatments
- 91²Ö¿â Group currently employs over 600 highly experienced and specialist industry professionals.
- 91²Ö¿â Group’s capabilities include:
- Design and reverse engineering, supported by CAD/CAM, the latest analytical techniques and testing facilities and state of the art analytical techniques and technologies
- Precision machining and shaping of high-performance metals and materials
- Construction, testing and certification of both simple and complex structures using the most advanced welding and assembly techniques
- System engineering and total product or component solutions
- Plasticised, chemical and thermal treatments and repairs
- Global supply chain management and logistical solutions
- Best-in-class after-sales support
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