Sigma Advanced Systems has expanded its Rolls-Royce partnership with an additional £125m long-term agreement secured through its recently acquired subsidiary, Bromford Precision Solutions.
Bromford now operates as a complementary business to precision component manufacturer Nasmyth within Sigma's UK aerospace portfolio.
Valued at nearly £125m, the agreement builds directly on the recently secured £300m Rolls-Royce long-term agreement, broadening the Group's product offering, manufacturing capability and content across critical aerospace programmes. Together, the agreements significantly strengthen Sigma's position within Rolls-Royce's UK supply.
The Bromford acquisition adds complementary manufacturing capabilities in aero engine rings and casings, and advanced precision manufacturing, enabling Sigma to supply a broader portfolio of complex engine components. Under the agreement, Bromford will manufacture aeroengine rings, casings, lock plates and other critical engine structures through Sigma's India and UK manufacturing facilities, creating a more comprehensive dual-source solution for Rolls-Royce.
This agreement highlights the strategic rationale behind Sigma's acquisition of Bromford. By adding complementary products, specialist manufacturing expertise and long-standing OEM approvals, Bromford immediately expands Sigma's addressable opportunity with existing customers while accelerating the Group's progression towards higher-value, programme-level aerospace partnerships. Crucially, the agreement also secures Bromford's long-term future within the Group, as a key UK manufacturing site, safeguarding skilled engineering and manufacturing jobs and reinforcing the resilience of the UK's critical aerospace manufacturing base.
Sunil Kalidindi, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Sigma Advanced Systems, said: "This agreement is a clear demonstration of the strategic value created through the Bromford acquisition. Shortly after completing the transaction, we have expanded our relationship with Rolls-Royce by adding further long-term contracted business that complements the LTA recently secured through Nasmyth. Together, these agreements validate our strategy of building a scaled UK aerospace platform capable of delivering broader capabilities, greater resilience and deeper engagement with global OEMs. We believe this acquisition-led approach will continue to create opportunities to increase critical supplies with existing customers while opening new avenues for long-term growth."
Nasmyth CEO John Rooney added: "This agreement underlines the strength of the UK aerospace manufacturing base and the value of bringing skilled, specialist sites like Bromford into a larger, more capable group. Alongside Nasmyth, Bromford strengthens our combined ability to support Rolls-Royce with greater capacity, broader capability and long-term reliability from UK soil. It's a strong signal of confidence in UK manufacturing jobs and in the role this platform can play in sustaining critical engineering skills for the years ahead."