Welcome to Thompson Friction Welding

Thompson is the award-winning British manufacturer of a range of linear and rotary friction welding machines which are used to join a wide variety of components for the aerospace, automotive, construction machine, mineral and water exploration sectors.

With fifty years' experience in the industry and over 700 machines supplied worldwide, Thompson offers unrivalled expertise in friction welding technology and its applications.

This year Thompson is celebrating a special milestone - the 50th anniversary of its first-ever friction weld.