Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions in Great Yarmouth
Established in 1989 by Keith Applegate and Chris Palmer, K & C Engineering has built a reputation for excellence through a skilled workforce with decades of combined experience. Our expertise spans toolmaking, milling, turning, and surface grinding, supported by a workshop equipped with manual, Part CNC, and full CNC machinery. We serve diverse industries including food processing, oil and gas, technology, packaging, medical, and double glazing, working with materials ranging from plastics and brass to stainless steel and titanium. Our commitment to quality ensures timely delivery of one-offs, prototypes, and batch work, with a loyal UK customer base and expanding international reach.We pride ourselves on providing cost-effective solutions without compromising precision, offering technical advice and a one-stop service including special finishes and fabrications. Our modern facilities and high-specification capabilities, such as super-fine grinding, reflect our dedication to meeting complex engineering challenges. With a focus on reliability and customer satisfaction, we aim to deliver tailored solutions for clients of all sizes. Our reputation extends to Ireland and Mexico, serving high-tech companies in microelectronics and other sectors. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and service.
Services
Toolmaking
Milling
Turning
Surface Grinding
CNC Machining
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in precision engineering.
- Our team serves diverse industries including food, oil, and medical sectors.
- We work with materials ranging from plastics to exotic metals like titanium.
- We offer competitive pricing for one-offs, prototypes, and batch work.
- Our one-stop service includes special finishes and technical advice.
Services
Toolmaking
Our toolmaking services produce custom engineering components with high precision. Using advanced machinery, we create tools for industries like food processing, oil, and medical sectors. Clients benefit from durable, accurate tools tailored to their specifications.
CNC Machining
We offer full CNC machining for complex parts requiring tight tolerances. Our capabilities include milling and turning operations for prototypes or batch production. This ensures consistent quality and efficiency for high-specification projects.
Surface Grinding
Our surface grinding achieves super-fine finishes on metal components. This process enhances material durability and dimensional accuracy, meeting exacting standards for industries requiring high-performance parts.
Material Fabrication
We fabricate steel, stainless steel, and sheet metals into custom components. This service provides robust solutions for structural and industrial applications, complementing our machining capabilities.
Special Finishes
We apply hardening, anodising, and electroplating to enhance material properties. These treatments improve corrosion resistance and longevity, offering comprehensive finishing options alongside our machining services.
People
Keith Applegate
Co-Founder
Co-founded K & C Engineering in 1989 with extensive engineering experience. Committed to delivering high-quality solutions and maintaining the company's reputation for excellence.
Chris Palmer
Co-Founder
Co-founder of K & C Engineering, bringing decades of technical expertise to support the company's growth and commitment to precision engineering standards.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide toolmaking, milling, turning, surface grinding, and CNC machining for custom components.
Which industries do you serve?
We work with food processing, oil and gas, technology, packaging, medical, and double glazing sectors.
What materials can you work with?
We handle plastics, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, and exotic metals like titanium.
Can you handle urgent orders?
We prioritise timely delivery and accommodate same-day, next-day, or weekly deadlines where possible.
Do you offer international services?
Yes, we serve clients in the UK, Ireland, and Mexico with high-specification engineering solutions.
