Business Details
Precision Engineering Services in Kent
R & N Engineering has dedicated over five decades to delivering engineering excellence through precision machining, design, and manufacturing. Specialising in milling, turning, gear cutting, toolmaking, and plant repair, we serve quality-critical sectors including defence, energy, marine, aerospace, and historic motorsport. Based in Kent, our modern workshops provide comprehensive machining services from prototypes to small batch work, prioritising product quality, timely delivery, and exceptional customer service.Our investment in advanced equipment enables in-house manufacturing, reducing costs and lead times for clients. With a legacy rooted in family leadership since the 1970s, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to exceeding client expectations across diverse industries.
Services
Milling
Turning
Gear Cutting
Toolmaking
Plant Repair
Grinding
CAD/CAM Services
Historic Motorsport Parts
Highlights and features
- Over 50 years of experience in precision machining and toolmaking.
- In-house manufacturing capabilities reduce costs and lead times.
- Specialists in critical sectors including defence, energy, and historic motorsport.
- Modern workshops equipped for prototypes to small batch production.
- Family-led expertise with a focus on client satisfaction and quality.
Services
Milling
Our extensive milling service covers manual to CNC operations, including 4-axis machining with full CAD/CAM facilities. We deliver precision components for industries requiring high-tolerance engineering solutions. Our capabilities ensure adaptability to complex designs and batch production.
Gear Cutting
Specialising in gear cutting, we produce various gear types and associated components in-house. Our expertise supports sectors like historic motorsport and industrial machinery, offering re-designed ratios and differential systems for optimal performance.
Toolmaking
As a specialist toolmaking company, we create components to exact drawing specifications. Our tooling solutions cater to demanding industries, ensuring durability and precision in critical applications across defence and energy sectors.
Plant Repair
With over 50 years of experience, we provide comprehensive plant repair services. Our team addresses machinery maintenance and refurbishment, minimising downtime for clients in manufacturing and processing industries.
Turning
Offering one of the South East's most comprehensive turning services, we handle diameters up to 1.2 metres and lengths up to 2.5 metres. Our CNC and bar-fed batch capabilities ensure efficiency for diverse engineering needs.
People
Dave Roper
Managing Director
Dave Roper joined R & N Engineering as an apprentice in 1973, later succeeding his father Don as Managing Director. With decades of hands-on experience, he drives the company's engineering excellence and client-focused approach.
Trevor Roper
Managing Director
Trevor Roper has specialised in gear cutting since joining R & N Engineering in 1974. A key figure in historic motorsport, he became joint Managing Director in 2003, blending technical expertise with industry passion.
Susan Aspinall
Accounts Administrator
Sue Aspinall has managed R & N Engineering's accounts since 1993, overseeing credit control, purchase ledger, and payroll. Her administrative expertise ensures financial operations align with the company's high standards.
Rebecca Abrey
Business Administrator
Rebecca Abrey joined R & N Engineering in 2017, handling customer inquiries and order processing. She coordinates with directors to maintain seamless workshop operations and first-class client service.
Questions
What industries does R&N Engineering serve?
We support defence, energy, marine, aerospace, and historic motorsport sectors with precision machining and toolmaking solutions tailored to their critical requirements.
What machining capabilities do you offer?
Our services include milling, turning, gear cutting, toolmaking, plant repair, and grinding, with in-house CAD/CAM facilities for complex designs.
Can you handle single-component orders?
Yes, we accommodate single operations on individual components as well as complete special-purpose machine builds, ensuring flexibility for all client needs.
How do you ensure quality and timely delivery?
Our investment in modern equipment and focus on in-house manufacturing maintains high standards while reducing lead times and costs for clients.
What is your experience in historic motorsport?
We are a preferred supplier for historic motorsport parts, producing gears, layshafts, and differentials for UK-leading companies in vintage racing industries.
Reviews (4)
Derek Greenwood
Jun 02, 2021
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Excellent service and very friendly staff. They will always go the extra mile to help their customers. Highly recommended.
Gary Dixon
Nov 30, 2020
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Excellent, small engineering firm. Old school skills. Will make gears or anything for that matter from worn parts, no drawings needed.
Shaun Loader
Jun 08, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Brown Europe have been using R&N for many years. We cannot fault the service and quality of their workmanship. If you need quality machining and engineering that's completed on time, you would be hard pressed to find another local company that can beat them.
Shaun Loader
Brown Europe have been using R&N for many years. We cannot fault the service and quality of their workmanship. If you need quality machining and engineering that's completed on time, you would be hard pressed to find another local company that can beat them.
Shaun Loader
John Purnell
May 19, 2020
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I have built a 22 year relationship with this company, with them manufacturing a wide range of complex machine parts for the 3 companies I have worked for during this time. The experience and Engineering knowledge the whole team have, is very rare and hard to find.
Cannot recommend them enough.
Cannot recommend them enough.
