Unipres produces key car-body structural parts that define basic vehicle performance

Located in Sunderland in the north east of England. Unipres (UK) Limited (UPUK) is the focal point of Unipres operations in Europe. As a comprehensive manufacturer of press-formed automotive components, the company applies technical skills including expertise in safety and environmental performance to propose a range of technology solutions tailored to the needs of its customers.

A vehicle body parts production facility with world-class production technology and equipment

Since beginning operations in 1987, UPUK has manufactured key car-body structural parts including front side members and steering members. Automakers now require car bodies that boost fuel efficiency by being lighter while also improving safety. UPUK specializes in press processes that use high tensile strength steel, tailored blank welding, and hot press technology to make components lighter and safer. The company has installed high-productivity 3000-ton transfer presses and state-of-the-art hot press technology to facilitate such production processes, enabling it to offer a wide range of solutions to meet its customers evolving needs.

Aggressively pursuing both quality and competitiveness

Guided by our motto “Unified commitment to manufacturing", we have established the Unipres Production System (UPS) to create superior products that achieve both top quality and cost competitiveness, and we strive to make improvements daily. Please visit the Unipres Corporation website for more information: www.unipres.co.jp.