Since 1974
Our story
A family-founded manufacturing group with deep roots in the West Midlands and a track record that stretches around the world.
Founded in Lye, West Midlands
The Bache Group begins manufacturing in the heart of the Black Country, an area built on industry, craft, and making things that last.
Pallet design and manufacturing
Bache Pallets grows into the UK's leading pallet design manufacturer, serving automotive, defence, and industrial clients with bespoke handling solutions.
Mesh, fabrication, and storage
Genwork is established as a specialist in welded wire mesh, fabrication, and storage systems, now exporting across Europe, the USA, and beyond.
Community investment begins
The Bache Group becomes primary sponsor of the West Bromwich Albion Foundation, beginning a lasting commitment to community and apprenticeship programmes.
Acoustic barrier systems
Air launches as a standalone brand, an environmentally sound acoustic barrier system engineered for the UK's most demanding infrastructure projects.
Three companies, one standard
Fifty years on, the Bache Group continues to invest in people, innovation, and manufacturing capability from Lye to the world.
Investing in community, not just industry
From Lye to the world
Five decades of making things that matter
Three specialist businesses, one standard
Our companies
Three businesses, one standard
Bache Pallets
The UK's leading pallet design manufacturer
Producing bespoke materials handling equipment for the automotive, defence, and manufacturing industries for over fifty years. From one-off designs to mass production, every product is engineered to perform.
- Bespoke stillage and pallet design
- Automotive and defence supply
- Full design, build, and repair service
Genwork
Mesh, fabrication, and storage solutions
Welded wire mesh specialists providing innovative product storage solutions, security fencing, and custom fabrication across the UK and worldwide for over twenty-five years.
- Welded mesh and expanded metal
- Storage systems and racking
- Security and acoustic fencing
Air
Acoustic barriers built for performance
An environmentally sound acoustic barrier system with recycled PVC housings and a 40-year design life, engineered for the UK's most demanding highways, rail, and infrastructure projects.
- BS EN certified acoustic performance
- Recycled PVC, 40-year design life
- Quick-slot cassette installation
Trusted by industry leaders
Community
Proud partners of the Albion Foundation
As primary sponsors of the West Bromwich Albion Foundation, we work with the charity across fundraising and community programmes, giving back to the region that's been home to our business for half a century.
Through the Foundation's Albion Cares programme, we offer apprenticeships to young adults with learning disabilities, helping them build confidence, develop practical skills, and find meaningful employment across our businesses.
Careers
Build something with us
With three companies spanning pallets, mesh fabrication, and acoustic engineering, there's always room for skilled, motivated people.
Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeship programme, run in partnership with the Albion Foundation, offers hands-on experience across welding, fabrication, and manufacturing. A real start to a real career.
Learn moreCurrent opportunities
We're always looking for welders, fitters, designers, and support staff across Bache Pallets, Genwork, and Air. Get in touch to find out what's available.
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Let's talk
Whether you're looking for manufacturing solutions, interested in our products, or want to explore career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.