Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Precision Engineering Partner in Tewkesbury
Established in 1970, we are a family-owned precision engineering business headquartered in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Our 14,500 sq ft facility houses cutting-edge CNC machining centres, including Mazak, Miyano, and Mori Seiki, enabling us to produce high-precision components for aerospace, oil, mining, electronics, and medical sectors. With ISO 9001:2015 certification since 1992, we combine advanced technology with a skilled workforce to deliver quality-driven solutions. Our expertise spans exotic materials like titanium, inconel, and beryllium copper, supported by comprehensive services including design for manufacturing, assembly, and material traceability.We operate 24/7 when required, maintaining a commitment to zero defects through rigorous quality control and continuous improvement. Our apprenticeship program since 1979 ensures sustained technical excellence, while our strategic location near M5 Junction 9 facilitates efficient logistics. We prioritise customer collaboration, offering tailored solutions and turnkey services via approved vendors for treatments like heat treatment and plating.
Services
CNC Milling
CNC Lathe Production
Inspection Services
Exotic Materials Machining
Design for Manufacturing
Stock Holding
Assembly Services
Honing
Slurry Deburring
Non-Destructive Testing
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1970 with 53 years of precision engineering expertise
- BSI ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system since 1992
- Specialists in machining exotic materials like titanium and inconel
- 24/7 operational capability with day and night shift flexibility
- End-to-end services from design to assembly with material traceability
Associations and certifications
- BSI ISO 9001:2015
Services
CNC Milling
Our CNC milling services utilise advanced Mazak and Mori Seiki machinery to produce complex components with tolerances as tight as 0.001mm. Capable of handling batch sizes from 1 to 10,000+ units, we serve aerospace and medical sectors requiring high repeatability. The process integrates CAD/CAM software for optimised toolpaths, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every machined part.
Exotic Materials Machining
We specialise in machining challenging alloys including titanium, inconel, and beryllium copper. Our expertise extends to duplex steels and toughmet, with dedicated tooling and techniques to maintain dimensional stability. This capability supports critical applications in oil and gas industries where corrosion resistance and material strength are paramount for operational safety and longevity.
Inspection Services
Our inspection department employs Axiom Too 900 CNC CMM and Starrett HE400 Profile Projector for precision measurement. Automated digital systems verify conformance to specifications, supported by 53 years of quality assurance experience. This rigorous approach ensures 100% traceability and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards across all production batches.
Design for Manufacturing
We provide design optimisation services using latest CADCAM software to enhance manufacturability. Our engineers collaborate on R&D projects to reduce production complexity while maintaining functional requirements. This service particularly benefits clients developing prototypes for electronics and measurement equipment requiring miniaturised, high-precision components.
Turnkey Solutions
From raw material procurement to final assembly, we manage entire production cycles through approved vendors. This includes heat treatment, plating, and non-destructive testing coordinated under one contract. Clients benefit from single-point accountability, reduced lead times, and integrated quality control across all outsourced processes.
People
Alan Pollard Snr
Director
With over 50 years in precision engineering, Alan established the business in 1970. His leadership maintains family values of integrity while driving technological investment. He oversees strategic direction and quality assurance processes.
Richard Pollard
Director
As second-generation director, Richard manages daily operations and client relationships. He has expanded capabilities through modern machinery acquisitions while maintaining apprenticeship programs since 1979 to develop skilled engineers.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We support aerospace, oil & gas, mining, electronics, medical, and measurement sectors with precision components.
Can you handle exotic material machining?
Yes, we specialise in titanium, inconel, beryllium copper, and duplex steels for demanding applications.
Are you ISO 9001 certified?
We have maintained BSI ISO 9001 certification since 1992 with current 2015 standard compliance.
What production volumes do you accommodate?
Our capabilities range from single prototype units to batch runs exceeding 10,000 components.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, our team provides design for manufacturing support using CAD/CAM software to optimise part production.
