Global Steel Solutions

Brown McFarlane is a leading carbon and stainless steel plate supplier and stockholder. We deliver high quality processed and profiled components to a global customer base across a wide range of industries.

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BMPE

Our sister company provides further machining capabilities including boring and milling, all under one roof allowing you a better lead time!

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Creusabro 4800 / 8000

A high-performance steel with a 50% higher wear-resistance than a typical 400/500HB water-quenched steel.

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Stainless Steel

As a leading stainless steel supplier, Brown McFarlane has one of the largest stock ranges of stainless steel plate in Europe. Supplying an extensive range of wide area stainless steel sheets and plates including stock of over 700 tonne of quarto plate, the largest in the UK.

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Durma 10KW Fibre Laser

A process allowing for more intricate designs, with minimal heat affected zone and tolerances of +/-0.5mm. Our Durma machine is capable of cutting up to 12000 x 3000 x 25mm.

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Waterjet

Our two waterjet machines are capable of cutting up to 6000mm long and 3000 wide, allowing for heat-sensitive work to be cut in a more eco-friendly process. Making it the ideal choice for the most intricate of parts.

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Our Vision

High quality steel plate, precision engineering and excellent customer service is at the heart of everything we do at Brown McFarlane. We are dedicated to remaining as the first choice supplier for our customer’s carbon and stainless steel plates, plate components and plate processing services through the continuous and sustainable improvement of our organisation.

Our Mission

Continue to provide innovative expert supply solutions to our customers.
Ensure continued productivity improvement through investment in transformational technologies.
Develop and expand our range of products and services.

Our Philosophy

Develop the quality, skills and aspirations of our people. Continue to forge close, long-term relationships with our customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Comprehensively assess our customer’s requirements in order to develop new opportunities and add maximum value.

Our Ethics & Values

Through the adoption of rigorous business ethics, health & safety and environmental policies, we ensure the company has a positive impact on its employees, suppliers, customers, neighbours, wider community and other stakeholders. Ensure we generate sufficient profits to allow investment and growth in the company whilst delivering an acceptable return to our shareholders.

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Certifications

Quality Certifications

As well as receiving ISO 9001 Certifications, we have been approved by many customers within the defence and nuclear industry. Making Brown Mac a global number one choice for quality assured plate.

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EN 1090 – Factory Production Control for Structural Steel.

An accreditation supporting our consistency in ensuring that all products supplied from Brown Mac are of excellent quality, whilst maintaining correct standards within the production chain.

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ISO 14001 – Environmental Management.

Brown Mac is one of the first carbon and stainless-steel stockholders to receive a certificate for our dedication to the environment. We pride ourselves on constantly working to minimise our carbon footprint and improve the sustainability of our operations.

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ISO 45001 – Health and Safety.

As a company, we are globally recognised for maintaining the height of ‘International standard’ for Occupational Health & Safety.

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National Highway Sector Scheme 3B

Brown McFarlane has expanded its robust quality management system to comply with the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2015 and National Highways Sector Scheme 3B (NHSS 3B). As these standards are designed to work in conjunction together, we are at the leading edge of providing an industry benchmark, identifying risks and opportunities, ensuring that all processes are effectively planned, striving for continuous improvement and focus on quality as an objective.

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