Nasmyth Group wins contract with WFEL to supply components for UK Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle


Nasmyth has entered into a ten-year Long Term Supply Agreement with WFEL for the manufacture of precision machined and fabricated components for the UK Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) programme.
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Nasmyth has entered into a ten-year Long Term Supply Agreement with WFEL for the manufacture of precision machined and fabricated components for the Boxer MIV (Picture source: Nasmyth/WFEL)


The Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicles (MIV) are highly mobile, wheeled armoured combat vehicles. The common Boxer base platform, with its interchangeable Mission Modules, can cover a range of capabilities, from infantry personnel transportation around the battlefield to highly equipped mobile medical facilities.

Ian Anderton, WFEL Managing Director, commented: “We warmly welcome Nasmyth Group into our expanding UK Boxer family and look forward to developing a close partnership as we collaborate to successfully deliver this exciting project for the British Army."

Peter Smith, Chairman and CEO of Nasmyth Group, commented: “For the defence markets, Nasmyth Group manufactures a wide range of complex components for a variety of military applications. We look forward to working with the team at WFEL to manufacture component parts for the Boxer Armoured Vehicle Programme.”

This contract win highlights Nasmyth Group’s further commitment and success in the defence sector.

Established in December 2003, Nasmyth Group brings together in a single effective team, the collective expertise, resources and technology of the customer-orientated, precision engineering businesses. These provide the basis for four global specialist divisions: machining, systems and defence, fabrication and welding, metal Treatments

Nasmyth Group’s capabilities include:
• Design and reverse engineering, supported by CAD/CAM, the latest analytical techniques and testing facilities and state of the art analytical techniques and technologies
• Precision machining and shaping of high-performance metals and materials
• Construction, testing and certification of both simple and complex structures using the most advanced welding and assembly techniques
• System engineering and total product or component solutions
• Plasticised, chemical and thermal treatments and repairs
• Global supply chain management and logistical solutions