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Adam Heap at the Universal Wolf stand, DVD 2026

13 October 2026

After DVD 2026, Here’s Why We’re Optimistic for the Future of UK Defence Manufacturing

Universal Wolf welder standing in their offices

15 September 2026

Closing the Engineering Skills Gap: How a ‘Grow Our Own’ Model Works in Sheet Metal Fabrication

1 September 2026

From drawing to delivery: A Universal Wolf take on making the Defence Investment Plan work

Universal Wolf will be exhibiting at DVD 2026 from 16th –17th September

Fabricator at Universal Wolf

Universal Wolf achieves Cyber Essentials Plus certification as part of Tharsus Group

Universal Wolf will make their debut attendance at DPRTE 2026 from 25th-26th March

Tharsus Group colleagues at their Chairman's Awards 2026, standing in a line holding awards

12 February 2026

Celebrating our pack at the Tharsus Group Chairman’s Awards 2026

Adam Heap, Business Development Principal at Universal Wolf

3 December 2025

DPRTE Summit 2025 — Reflections from the Front Line of UK Defence

19 November 2025

DIN 2303 certification upgraded to the highest level

13 October 2025

Universal Wolf achieves DIN2303 standard

Engineering Group Tharsus resets after transition year in 2024

all shortlisted finalists at the Tharsus Group Chairman's Awards 2024 ceremony

28 February 2025

Celebrating our colleagues at the 2024 Chairman’s Awards

an overhead shot of all Universal Wolf colleagues in their factory with 60th anniversary branding on the floor

60 Years Strong: Celebrating Universal Wolf’s 60th Anniversary

Three recent recruits from Universal Wolf/Port of Blyth course

Tackling the engineering skills shortage with award-winning training program

Stephen Palmer, MD at Universal Wolf, standing in their factory

Universal Wolf welcomes Stephen Barlow as leader of the pack

Corran Hicks accepting an award from Brian Palmer OBE

Delivering ‘better’ for our customers

Aaron Bateman and Neil Wilson accepting their awards from Brian Palmer OBE

Going the extra mile: congratulations Aaron and Neil

Michael Cole accepting his award from Brian Palmer OBE

Celebrating continuous improvement at Universal Wolf

Fabricator holding a welding mask and wearing overalls, leaning against a press brake

27 October 2023

An interview with… Josh Raine, Team Leader in Training

Steve Park Fabrication

Growing our Own to tackle the engineering skills gap

Example of Universal Wolf sheet metal enclosure fabrication - interior of lontra enclosure

Universal Wolf and Lontra partnership set for ramp-up in Blade Compressor® production

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15 December 2022

Wolves in the Wild – Universal Wolf Mountain Biking Club

Melanie Stewart, Sophie Laidlaw and Kerry Patterson of Tharsus Group at the NEECC Inspiring Females awards 2023

14 November 2022

Major awards win for Tharsus Group’s inspiring females

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8 November 2022

Tharsus Group Inspiring Females: Kerry Patterson, Head of HR

josh and nathan, shortlisted apprentices, standing in front of Make UK backdrop

4 November 2022

Success for our young engineers at the Make UK Awards 2022

female welder wearing overalls and safety glasses looking straight to camera

18 October 2022

Tharsus Group Inspiring Females: Melanie Stewart, Welding & Fabrication Lead

10 October 2022

Tharsus Group Inspiring Females: Sophie Laidlaw, Technical Officer

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27 September 2022

Wolves in the Wild: John Hodgson, The Karate Kid

Team Universal Wolf standing at the finish line of Tough Mudder Yorkshire 2022

The Wolf Pack Takes On Tough Mudder Yorkshire 2022

winners at north east england chamber of commerce awards 2022

Double success for Tharsus Group colleagues at the North East England Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards 2022

INWED 2022 – Rebecca Henry, Graduate Manufacturing Engineer

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INWED 2022 – Katy Gall, Trainee Press Brake Operator

Tim Rutter, MD at Universal Wolf looking to the camera

20 January 2022

Universal Wolf appoints Tim Rutter as MD to drive growth of metal fabrication business

Sunamp units in a factory

14 October 2021

Sunamp accelerates distribution of thermal energy storage systems across the UK and Europe, in collaboration with Universal Wolf

Universal Wolf Operations Director Paul Lewis

How solving the skills gap could revitalise UK manufacturing

Close up of sparks coming from a metal grinder

Women in engineering: an interview with Kerry Patterson

Fergusons and Universal Wolf representatives standing outside in front of Universal Wolf branded lorries

Fergusons Transport expands partnership with Universal Wolf following NHS bed campaign

Brian Palmer and Alasdair Waugh, standing in Tharsus factory

Growth surges at Tharsus Group, defying Covid-19 downturn

London Stock Exchange Group 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2020 banner

11 November 2020

Tharsus Group named in ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’

Universal Wolf Graduate Engineers

5 November 2020

Meet the Graduate: Jordan Hildreth

A welder at Universal Wolf, wearing full protective gear and working up close to a metalwork frame

28 September 2020

Universal Wolf achieves rail welding qualifications

a man wearing a branded Universal Wolf jacket and safety glasses, standing next to a Lontra enclosure

16 September 2020

Universal Wolf supports Lontra’s UK-made blade compressor

Table at Make UK Awards 2020

3 September 2020

Shortlist success for Universal Wolf: Make UK regional awards

Universal Wolf and St Oswald's Hospice staff standing next to Nessie metal installation

Universal Wolf donates bed frames to St Oswald’s Hospice

Universal Wolf banner showing words "Better, Smarter. Pack"

Better, smarter, pack: reflecting on COVID-19

Bump Hub at Tharsus

Working smarter to stay safe at Universal Wolf

3 people stand in front of a Fergusons delivery vehicle outside Universal Wolf's metal fabrication factory

Navigating COVID-19 at Universal Wolf

Woman engineer wearing safety glasses holding metal grinding tool

Reflecting on International Women in Engineering Day 2020

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International Women in Engineering Day 2020

Bump Hub at Tharsus

COVID-19 support at Universal Wolf

North East England Chamber Awards High Growth Business Shortlist

Tharsus Group makes the NEECC Awards Shortlist

Group of children in hi-vis vests visiting Universal Wolf's metal fabrication factory

28 February 2020

The engineers of the future: bring your child to work day

Universal Wolf Fabrication & Welding Engineering Apprentice Josh Harrison

14 February 2020

Apprenticeship journey: It’s a family affair for Josh

Universal Wolf Fabrication and Welding Engineering Apprentice Lewis Glover

5 February 2020

Lewis’ apprenticeship journey: from classroom to CNC

Patrick Macdonald from Universal Wolf stands with a judge at the Make UK National Awards 2020, holding an award and certificate

Universal Wolf victorious at national manufacturing awards

Two Universal Wolf Metal Fabrication apprentices

2 December 2019

Employer of the Year at Chamber Business Awards 2019

North East Top 200 List Highest New Entry Thumbnal

22 November 2019

Tharsus Group storms into the Top 200 Business Awards for 2019

all winners of the Make UK regional award North East, Yorkshire and Humberside

4 November 2019

Regional Recognition at Make UK Awards for Universal Wolf

Universal Wolf welder working on a complex metal fabricated frame, wearing protective equipment

11 September 2019

In praise of North East manufacturing and fabrication

Tharsus Group CEO Brian Palmer and CFO Gerard Murray review building plans on-site, wearing hi-vis and hard hats

6 September 2019

Tharsus Group Growth and Investment Continues

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4 September 2019

Skills and Education for the Future of Engineering

North East Business Awards 2019 ceremony room with table decorations and a stage in the background

Universal Wolf win North East Business Awards Grand Final

Universal Wolf employees standing on stage at the North East Business Awards 2019 regional final, holding an award

Dual Triumph for Universal Wolf

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19 October 2018

Universal Wolf takes top spot as North East’s best in-house brand creation

close up of a metal fabricated product

Meet the apprentice – Connor Little

Northumberland Business Award 2018 winners on a stage

16 February 2018

Congratulations Connor – Apprentice of the Year!

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14 February 2018

Universal Wolf trainee shortlisted for Apprentice of the Year

Universal Wolf banner showing words "Better, Smarter. Pack"

28 October 2017

Tharsus Engineering launches new name