Cross Manufacturing
What we do:
Nestled just outside Bath, Cross Manufacturing is one of those companies most people have never heard of, yet its work helps keep aircraft in the sky, cars on the road, and power stations operating safely. Established over 80 years ago, it has grown into a globally respected specialist in precision metal components.
Cross doesn’t produce consumer goods or everyday items. Instead, it manufactures high-precision metal sealing rings, brush seals, and other components designed to endure extreme heat, pressure, and demanding industrial environments. These parts are deep inside machines such as jet engines, car turbochargers, and power station turbines, where temperatures and stresses far exceed what ordinary materials can withstand.
For People and Planet :
Cross’s products have a meaningful role in helping us move toward cleaner, more efficient technology — even though they aren’t “green’ products themselves.
By enhancing the internal sealing of engines and turbines, Cross’s components contribute to reducing fuel consumption, lowering emissions, and improving overall energy efficiency. They also support the development of cleaner, more sustainable industrial systems. While better sealing might seem like a small change, the overall impact across worldwide aircraft, power stations, and vehicles leads to significant energy and emissions savings.
Why we do it:
Although invisible to the public, these components are essential. A tiny leak inside a turbine or engine can cause inefficiency, overheating, or even equipment failure. Cross’s job is to make sure that doesn’t happen.
For major manufacturers, reliability is everything. Aerospace, energy and automotive companies buy Cross’s components because they need parts that will perform flawlessly for thousands of hours. The metal rings and seals produced in Bath and Devizes help:
- keep engines running smoothly
- prevent the escape of high‑temperature gases
- reduce wear and tear
- improve fuel use and minimise waste
These are industries where even the smallest failure can cost £millions.
The People who do it:
Cross operates on the premise that its people are the cornerstone of the company's success, by valuing diversity, creativity, and dedication. The aim is to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member is empowered to contribute their unique talents and ideas.
Into the Future:
Cross has built a reputation for delivering components that can be trusted under the toughest conditions, which is why it is a long‑term supplier to some of the most advanced engineering organisations in the world.
Cross’s customers are global companies working in:
- Aerospace – jet‑engine makers that need seals capable of surviving extreme heat
- Automotive – manufacturers of turbocharged engines
- Power generation – operators of gas and steam turbines
- High‑end industrial equipment – where precision and heat resistance are essential
In every case, buyers choose Cross because they need parts that combine accuracy, durability, and proven performance.