Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Solutions
Established in 1984, CE Design has built a reputation as a multidisciplinary engineering company with 40 years of expertise in precision engineering, metal finishing, and restoration. Our comprehensive in-house capabilities include machining, fabrication, welding, electroplating, and product design, enabling us to deliver end-to-end solutions for complex engineering challenges. Specialising in restoring architectural metalwork, automotive components, and luxury goods, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to meet exacting standards.Our team of experienced engineers provides tailored advice and collaborates closely with clients to ensure optimal results, supported by NDA protocols for confidential projects. With international delivery networks and a commitment to quality, we serve diverse sectors including security, medical equipment, and heritage restoration, maintaining our position as a trusted partner for both organisations and private clients.
Services
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Electro Plating
Product Design
Restoration Services
Machining
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40 years of multidisciplinary engineering expertise under one roof
- Our specialist restoration facilities handle architectural metalwork and vintage components
- We maintain strict NDA protocols for confidential projects
- We provide international delivery across Europe
- Our engineers deliver tailored advice for complex technical challenges
What people say
Flawless chroming
Excellent workmanship
Superb chroming work
Better than new finish
Helpful attitude
Services
Electro Plating
Our electroplating service provides durable chrome, nickel, zinc, and copper finishes for both functional components and luxury goods. With specialist restoration capabilities, we revive vintage items while maintaining material integrity. Our in-house expertise ensures consistent quality for automotive parts, architectural elements, and precision-engineered products.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
From concept to completion, we deliver precision sheet metal components using advanced fabrication techniques. Our capabilities include custom shaping, welding, and finishing for industrial equipment, security products, and bespoke architectural features, meeting exact specifications with engineering precision.
Product Design
We transform ideas into reality through complete product design and prototyping services. With in-house tool-making facilities, we develop precision-engineered solutions for luxury goods, medical equipment, and security systems, maintaining quality control throughout the production process.
Restoration Services
Specialising in automotive brightwork, mechanical parts, and architectural metalwork restoration, we employ traditional techniques combined with modern technology. Our team meticulously recreates components using original materials and finishes, preserving historical accuracy while ensuring functional longevity for vintage machinery and structures.
Machining
Our machining services produce high-tolerance components for diverse applications, from scent detection equipment to medical instruments. Utilising advanced techniques and quality control measures, we deliver precision parts that meet exacting specifications for both functional performance and aesthetic requirements.
People
Ken Greenland
Owner
With over 40 years in the engineering sector, Ken Greenland leads CE Design's multidisciplinary team. His expertise spans product development, metal finishing, and heritage restoration, maintaining the company's reputation for technical excellence and client-focused solutions.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide machining, electroplating, sheet metal fabrication, product design, and restoration services for industrial, medical, and luxury goods sectors.
Can you restore vintage automotive parts?
Yes, we specialise in restoring automotive brightwork, mechanical components, and architectural metalwork to original specifications using traditional techniques and materials.
Do you work with international clients?
We deliver across Europe and have experience handling international projects for precision engineering, restoration, and product manufacturing requirements.
How do I get a quote for my project?
Contact us via phone or email with project details, or visit our Folkestone workshop for a consultation with our engineering team.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards for our engineering, plating, and restoration services.
Can you design new products from concepts?
Yes, our product design service takes ideas from initial concept through prototyping to full production, utilising in-house tool-making capabilities.
Reviews (4)
John Maxfield
May 04, 2021
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I required a 47 year old motorcycle silencer renovating. As shown on a YouTube video they split the silencer, knocked out the dents, rewelded a loose baffle and welded the 2 halves of the silencer together. It was stripped of its original plating and rechromed. My bike now has the exhaust system on and looks and sounds original. Excellent restoration. The communication was always quick and professional. Thanks for undertaking a job very few companies are willing to do.
Jack Rochford
Mar 15, 2021
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We were provided with a service that was second to none. The quality of their work and attention to detail is first class. Thank you so much, so pleased as always.
David Hebditch
Jan 05, 2019
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Fabulous quality service from Ken and team, restored the Chrome bumpers on my 1962 Corvette C1 it makes the car look amazing,
Well worth the money.. highly recommended, will use again.. thanks again guys
Well worth the money.. highly recommended, will use again.. thanks again guys
Colin Ladd
Jul 17, 2017
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I have used this company for many years and have been very pleased with the results. They have managed to salvage some very challenging and hard to replace vintage parts and have been honest about what is likely to be achieved when parts are badly deteriorated. I have no hesitation in recommending this company.
