Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Mechanical Engineering Solutions in Preston
Established in 1979, A C A S Engineering has built a reputation as a trusted provider of bespoke mechanical and fluid power solutions across the UK and Europe. Our expertise spans the design, installation, repair, and maintenance of complex systems, including compressed air, pneumatic conveying, and process engineering projects. With over four decades of experience, we combine technical proficiency with a commitment to client satisfaction, delivering tailored solutions for commercial and industrial sectors. Our team of licensed engineers operates advanced equipment while adhering to stringent health and safety standards, ensuring efficient project execution with minimal delays. As HPC Kaeser specialists, we offer premium compressor systems and fluid power solutions, supported by comprehensive consultation services.Our growth trajectoryfrom a local workshop to a 6,000 sq ft facilityreflects our dedication to expanding capacity while maintaining personalized service. We prioritize sustainable practices and long-term client relationships, evidenced by decades-long partnerships and repeat business. Our engineers possess extensive cross-industry knowledge, serving automotive, pharmaceutical, and precision engineering clients among others. We guarantee quality through rigorous testing, certification, and ongoing maintenance programs. This combination of technical expertise, operational excellence, and client-centric approach has solidified our position as one of the UK's most respected engineering firms.
Services
Compressed Air Systems
Pneumatic Conveying
Mechanical Engineering
Process Engineering
Fluid Power Systems
Control Systems Design
Water Systems
Project Management
System Maintenance
Equipment Installation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of specialized expertise in mechanical and fluid power systems engineering.
- Our engineers hold licenses to operate diverse plant equipment under strict safety regulations.
- We guarantee project efficiency through bespoke design and certified implementation processes.
- Our team includes HPC Kaeser specialists with access to premium compressor technology.
- We provide end-to-end solutions from concept design to system certification.
What people say
Incredibly knowledgeable team
Heaps of experience
Professional support
Highly recommended
Problem-solving expertise
Services
Compressed Air Systems
Design, installation, and maintenance of industrial compressed air systems. We supply, service, and repair complete air compressor systems including treatment components, distribution networks, and ATEX-compliant equipment. Our HPC Kaeser specialist status ensures access to world-leading technology while our engineers' expertise guarantees optimal system performance and energy efficiency for diverse industrial applications.
Mechanical Engineering
Full lifecycle mechanical engineering project management. Our services include bespoke system design, fabrication, testing, installation, and certification. We handle complex projects from concept to commissioning, delivering tailored solutions for industrial clients while maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and quality standards through our team of licensed engineers.
Pneumatic Conveying
Specialist pneumatic conveying system design and implementation. We engineer low-pressure, high-volume material transport solutions using compressed air systems. Our expertise covers system optimization for diverse industries, including food processing and pharmaceutical applications, ensuring efficient, dust-free material transfer while minimizing component wear and energy consumption.
Process Engineering
Multi-discipline process engineering solutions for industrial manufacturing. We design and implement systems that transform raw materials into finished products, integrating mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components. Our engineers ensure seamless operation across production lines while maintaining compliance with industry-specific regulations and quality control standards.
Fluid Power Systems
Comprehensive fluid power system services covering hydraulic and pneumatic applications. We supply, install, and maintain complete systems including pumps, cylinders, actuators, and control components. Our engineers specialize in integrating fluid power solutions with existing machinery to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring safety compliance across diverse industrial environments.
People
Jonathan Cunningham
Managing Director
Founder with 45 years' experience in compressed air systems. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex engineering projects and client relationships.
Matthew Pegg
Operations Manager
Manages daily operations with technical expertise developed through engineering background. Ensures efficient project execution across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system implementations.
Toby Cunningham
Engineering Manager
Specializes in system diagnostics and repair. Leads engineering team with deep technical knowledge of compressed air systems and fluid power applications across industrial sectors.
Rob Williams
Contracts Manager
Experienced engineer managing contract delivery. Focuses on quality control and client satisfaction through meticulous project planning and execution of complex engineering solutions.
Adam Barton
Engineering Supervisor
Supervises engineering operations with expertise in mechanical systems and pneumatics. Ensures technical excellence in design implementation and maintenance across diverse industrial applications.
Questions
What industries do ACAS Engineering serve?
We work across automotive, pharmaceutical, food processing, precision engineering, and petroleum sectors among others, providing tailored mechanical and fluid power solutions.
Are you HPC Kaeser compressor specialists?
Yes, we are official HPC Kaeser experts in the UK, offering supply, installation, and maintenance of their premium compressor systems.
Can you handle complete engineering projects?
Our team manages full mechanical engineering projects from concept design through fabrication, testing, installation, and final certification processes.
Do you provide system maintenance services?
We offer comprehensive maintenance programs for compressed air systems, fluid power equipment, and industrial process engineering installations.
What makes your engineering team unique?
Our engineers combine 45 years' industry experience with multiple technical certifications, enabling us to solve complex challenges across diverse industrial applications.
Can you assist with pneumatic conveying systems?
We specialize in designing and optimizing low-pressure, high-volume pneumatic conveying systems for material transport across various industrial sectors.
Reviews (7)
Daniel Gould
Apr 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
ACAS are always there should we ever have a break down. Always guaranteed to be on site ASAP to help us identify the problem and resolve the situation.
ACAS are always there should we ever have a break down. Always guaranteed to be on site ASAP to help us identify the problem and resolve the situation.
Simon Hedges
Mar 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We have known Jonathan and his team for decades now and always experienced cheery, helpful, knowledgeable and above all professional support. They will always go out of their way to offer a solution be it a brand new or reconditioned machine, or a complete compressed air system. We do highly recommend them.
We have known Jonathan and his team for decades now and always experienced cheery, helpful, knowledgeable and above all professional support. They will always go out of their way to offer a solution be it a brand new or reconditioned machine, or a complete compressed air system. We do highly recommend them.
Granite House
Mar 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
We had Problems With Our compressors and our previous service engineers. These guys are friendly, helpful and very responsive. Highly knowledegable and professional. Always there when we need them.. Matt and his team are highly reccomended.
We had Problems With Our compressors and our previous service engineers. These guys are friendly, helpful and very responsive. Highly knowledegable and professional. Always there when we need them.. Matt and his team are highly reccomended.
Jon Gambles
Mar 06, 2021
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I've used ACAS many times and I have to say they always provide top notch service. Friendly, efficient and always do a great job. Highly recommend!
Steve G.
Feb 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Our company has worked along side ACAS for many years. ACAS are a professional and highly skilled company.
Our company has worked along side ACAS for many years. ACAS are a professional and highly skilled company.
Graham Finch
Feb 22, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Great company to deal with, very helpful and always show up on time with the work completed to a high standard. Highly recommended
Great company to deal with, very helpful and always show up on time with the work completed to a high standard. Highly recommended
Arif Dawood
Feb 20, 2021
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Acas engineering was asked to quote for a new installation at Granite House's new manufacturing facility in Preston . My team had used them in the past but I had never worked with them in my own capacity. Since the new facility was my remit I spoke to Acas,
we were not sure exactly what would be required, Matt took us through the design of what would be required after understanding our needs provided us with a detailed quote. Once the quote was accepted a date was allocated to fit around other contractors on site. His team worked with us all the way and when certain changes were requested, nothing
we were not sure exactly what would be required, Matt took us through the design of what would be required after understanding our needs provided us with a detailed quote. Once the quote was accepted a date was allocated to fit around other contractors on site. His team worked with us all the way and when certain changes were requested, nothing
