What FGP Systems does

FGP Systems is a UK Tier 1 precision engineering company headquartered in Weymouth, Dorset, operating from an 80,000 sq ft manufacturing facility supplemented by sister sites in Yeovil (Ramp Surface Coatings for surface treatments and FGP Lufton for heat treatment and vacuum brazing, the latter entering administration in October 2025). The company produces high-tolerance machined components, assemblies, and special processes for the aerospace and defence sectors, serving named enterprise customers including Honeywell, Leonardo, BAE Systems, Safran, Thales, Collins Aerospace, Martin-Baker, Curtiss-Wright, MBDA, Babcock, the UK MOD, and others across vital-parts and frozen-operations programmes. Capabilities span 5-axis CNC machining, multi-axis turn/mill, sliding head lathes, lights-out automation cells built around EROWA, DMG, Hermle and Citizen machines (fleet of 65), NADCAP-accredited surface coatings, special processing including vacuum heat treatment and brazing, metrology-driven inspection (sub-230ppm reject rates), and in-house assembly, supported by a proprietary SCIPE operational intelligence system and a 4-year ROATP-registered apprenticeship programme.

The business model is direct enterprise field sales with bespoke quote-based pricing and multi-year contracts against project documentation; FGP acts as a Tier 1 supplier, managing Tier 2 sub-contractors on behalf of OEMs and earning revenue through one-off project work and recurring programme volume. Group ownership sits with 125 EIS investors via a holding entity (FGP Group Limited), with Heartland Engineering acquired by Fundamental in 2020 to consolidate the trading companies under one board. Marketing and demand generation rely on industry accreditations (NADCAP, AS9100, SC21, Cyber Essentials Plus), case studies, the in-house Connector Magazine, community sponsorship, and career fair presence rather than performance or paid channels. The group does not sell software externally, offers no public API, and has no disclosed AI or machine-learning capability.

Name

FGP Systems

Legal name

FGP Systems Ltd

Website

https://fgpltd.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

FGP Systems is a UK Tier 1 precision engineering company delivering high-tolerance CNC machining, surface coatings, special processing, and assembly for aerospace and defence OEMs including Honeywell, BAE Systems, Leonardo, Safran, and the UK MOD.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aerospace Precision Engineering

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724)

akta.pro primary industry

NDT/Inspection & Testing Services (Aviation) (IMABALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engine Control, Fuel & Ignition Systems (FADEC/Accessories) (IMABADAK)

Keywords

• Precision engineering
• Aerospace manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Special processing
• Surface coatings

Headquarters

HQ city

Weymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Precision Engineering Services: FGP Systems generates revenue through bespoke precision engineering services including CNC machining, assembly, heat treatment, surface coatings, inspection and testing for aerospace and defence sectors. Revenue is project-based with long-term contracts with major OEM customers.
2. Tier 1 Supplier Services: As a Tier 1 supplier, FGP provides complete manufacturing solutions from design through to delivery, including supply chain management of Tier 2 suppliers. Revenue generated from direct OEM relationships.
3. Special Processing Services: NADCAP approved special processes including vacuum heat treatment, vacuum brazing, welding, non-destructive testing through FGP Lufton.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

FGP Systems is a precision engineering company that designs, manufactures, and delivers high-end engineered components and assemblies primarily for the aerospace industry. The company provides vertically integrated capabilities spanning CNC machining, special processing, surface coatings, heat treatment, vacuum brazing, assembly, testing, and inspection services. It operates as a Tier 1 supplier holding numerous aerospace certifications (Nadcap, AS9100, EASA Part 21/145) enabling direct supply to major OEMs and prime contractors.

Product overview

FGP Systems is a precision engineering company offering high-end engineered and manufactured solutions for the aerospace industry. The company operates as a single unified offering across two main divisions—FGP Systems (precision machining and assembly) and its sister company Ramp Surface Coatings (surface treatment), with FGP Lufton providing heat treatment and vacuum brazing services. The portfolio includes CNC machining (5-axis, sliding head, turn/mill), surface coatings, special processing (NADCAP approved), inspection, testing, assembly, engineering/DFM services, and apprenticeship training. The integrated service model enables end-to-end solutions from design through delivery, with SCIPE serving as an internal analytics system for operations management. Key differentiators include NADCAP and AS9100 accreditations, automation capabilities (lights-out 24/7 operation), and a 80,000 sq ft Weymouth facility housing comprehensive manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Engineering Services End-to-end design, manufacturing, and delivery of high-precision engineered components and assemblies for the aerospace industry, supplied to OEMs and Tier 1 primes.
• CNC Machining Multi-axis CNC machining of complex, tight-tolerance aerospace components from a wide range of metallic materials.
• Special Processing Nadcap-accredited special processing services for aerospace parts, including treatments performed to OEM and prime contractor specifications.
• Surface Coatings Application of aerospace-grade surface coatings delivered through the RSC division, supporting OEM and Tier 1 customer specifications.
• Heat Treatment and Vacuum Brazing Heat treatment and vacuum brazing services for aerospace components delivered from the FGP Lufton facility, supporting precision-engineered assemblies.
• Assembly, Testing and Inspection Integrated assembly, non-destructive and destructive testing, and inspection services completed in-house as part of FGP Systems' vertically integrated supply to aerospace customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% reduction in Cost of Poor Quality year-over-year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and minor.

• University of Oxford (Lunar Thermal Mapper Team)notableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023RSC works closely with Oxford's LTM team providing surface treatment solutions for NASA's Lunar Trailblazer project. The collaboration has expanded to the PLATiNO satellite project and drawn interest from Astroscale.
• Yeovil CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFGP works with Yeovil College for apprenticeship delivery, developing new apprenticeship standards together for Engineering Technician qualifications. The partnership provides classroom and workshop lessons for apprentices.
• Weymouth CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer training partner for apprenticeships, though FGP switched to Yeovil College for the new apprenticeship standards delivery.
• Kingsbury'scoreTechnology or IntegrationKingsbury's supplied and commissioned the Hermle HS Flex C400 automated machining cell, providing machine operator training and ongoing support.
• YMTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYMT (Partner of Choice) sourced, delivered and made operational the Hardinge Talent 51 3-Axis lathe within two weeks.
• Low Carbon Trust DorsetminorOthersLow Carbon Trust Dorset provided funding and installation of 600 solar panels achieving 96,000+ kg CO2 emission reduction per year.
• EAL (Empowering Achievement in Learning)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAL is the specialist skills partner and awarding organisation for industry, providing apprenticeship qualifications and external quality assurance services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Cyient: Cyient is an India-based engineering, manufacturing and digital services supplier serving aerospace and defence OEMs with precision components and assemblies. Comparable as an emerging player offering Tier 1/Tier 2 aerospace precision manufacturing at lower cost geographies, competing for the same OEM outsourced work.

Others

• TRUMPF SE + Co. KG: TRUMPF is a German machine tool and laser technology leader whose 5-axis and automation cells (similar to those installed at FGP via Kingsbury) underpin much of the aerospace precision manufacturing capacity globally. Comparable as a technology/infrastructure enabler for FGP's machining capability rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• GKN Aerospace: GKN Aerospace (Melrose Industries) is a tier-one aerostructures and engine systems supplier with extensive CNC machining, special processing and assembly capabilities. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same aerospace precision-engineering value chain, although at vastly larger scale.
• Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions: Cobham (now part of Eaton) supplies mission-critical aerospace and defence electronic and mechanical systems. Comparable as a broad incumbent sharing FGP's UK MOD, defence and aerospace customer base.
• Bodycote plc: Bodycote is the world's largest commercial heat treatment and thermal processing services group with deep aerospace/defence customer penetration. Comparable to FGP Lufton as a broad incumbent in NADCAP-accredited heat treatment and brazing services.
• Meggitt (Parker Hannifin): Meggitt, acquired by Parker Hannifin in 2022, is a major aerospace and defence engineered components supplier with thermal management, heat treatment and special processing capabilities overlapping FGP Lufton/RSC's offerings. Comparable as a large incumbent with similar aerospace customer base and surface/heat treatment technologies.

Regional players

• Renishaw plc: Renishaw is a UK-based precision engineering and metrology company serving aerospace and industrial customers with measurement, additive manufacturing and motion control solutions. Comparable as a UK precision-engineering peer with adjacent inspection/metrology overlap to FGP's Faro-arm and CMM inspection services.

Direct peers

• Mettis Aerospace: Mettis Aerospace is a UK-based Tier 1 aerospace forging and precision machining supplier serving Boeing, Airbus and major engine primes. Comparable to FGP Systems as a UK-based Tier 1 precision engineering supplier with similar accreditation profile and customer mix.
• Wallwork Group: Wallwork Group is a UK-based heat treatment, vacuum brazing and surface treatment specialist serving aerospace and defence OEMs. Closely comparable to FGP Lufton and Ramp Surface Coatings in terms of NADCAP-accredited special processes and customer overlap.
• Senior plc: Senior plc is a UK-listed precision engineering group serving aerospace, defence and land vehicle markets with highly engineered fluid conveyance and structural components. Direct comparability to FGP based on UK footprint, aerospace Tier 1/Tier 2 supply position, NADCAP/AS9100 accreditations and project-based engineering model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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