MEP

What MEP does

MEP Ltd is a UK-headquartered precision engineering manufacturer producing multi-axis CNC machined metal and plastic components, thermoset and thermoplastic moulded parts, high-performance insulations, and complex assemblies for mission-critical applications. The company operates four core service lines — Multi-Axis Machining, Plastics Moulding, Insulations, and Assemblies — and serves Aerospace, Defence, Space, Rail, Medical, and Motorsport sectors, with Aerospace as the primary vertical and Airbus as a named customer. Founded in 1972 as Moulded and Engineered Plastics, renamed MEP Ltd in 2005, and expanded into the United States in 2021 via a wholly-owned subsidiary in Virginia, MEP holds AS9100:2018 Rev D, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 9001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, JOSCAR, and ADS SC21 accreditations.

MEP monetises through engineering manufacturing services sold on a contract basis to enterprise clients via direct field sales and a consultative single-point-of-contact model. Its go-to-market is sales-led, with no public pricing and all enquiries routed through direct sales contacts and website forms. The company actively participates in government-backed innovation programmes, partnering with the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI), NATEP, and a Global Tier 1 aerospace partner on More Electric Aircraft electrical power systems projects (AEPEC, MEGCAP, AEMTA), positioning the business in next-generation propulsion technology supply chains.

The company is privately held and family-owned, with Phil Hart as Chief Executive and Sue Hart as Director & Company Secretary, supported by a senior team of operations, quality, and finance leaders. Headcount is reported at 101–250 employees. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company operates as a self-funded, independent entity with no external institutional investors, no M&A track record, and no funding rounds to date.

Name

MEP

Legal name

MEP Ltd

Website

https://mep.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MEP is a UK-based precision engineering manufacturer producing multi-axis CNC machined, plastic moulded, insulation, and assembly components for aerospace, defence, space, medical, rail, and motorsport clients, with AS9100 accreditation and a Virginia, USA subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aylesford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Manufacturing Services: Precision engineering services in metals and plastics including multi-axis machining, moulding, insulation manufacturing, and complex assemblies for mission-critical sectors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MEP is a precision engineering and manufacturing company that produces custom-engineered components and assemblies in metals and plastics for mission-critical sectors. Its four core service lines are multi-axis CNC machining, plastics moulding (thermoset and thermoplastic), insulation manufacturing, and complex sub-assemblies, delivered under AS9100 aerospace and ISO quality frameworks.

Product overview

MEP is a manufacturing engineering services company offering four core product lines: Multi-Axis Machining (precision CNC machining), Plastics Moulding (thermoset, thermoplastic and composite), Insulations (stamped laminates, films, moulded and machined insulations), and Assemblies (simple to complex assemblies). The company operates as a high-performing supply chain and R&D risk sharing partner, delivering engineering excellence in metals and plastics for Aerospace, Defence, Space, Medical, Rail, and Motorsport sectors. Their service portfolio is unified through a collaborative single-point-of-contact approach, providing comprehensive engineering and supply chain solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Multi-Axis Machining Multi-axis CNC machining of complex metal components for aerospace, defence, space, medical, rail, and motorsport customers, with emphasis on tight tolerances and complex geometries.
• Plastics Moulding Thermoset and thermoplastic moulding services including injection moulding, compression moulding, encapsulation, and insert moulding for industrial and aerospace-grade applications.
• Insulations Manufacturing of electrical and thermal insulation components for use in aerospace, defence, and industrial applications.
• Assemblies Sub-assembly and full assembly of complex products, integrating machined, moulded, and bought-in components for end-customers in mission-critical sectors.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment backed Innovation programmes supporting technology growth strategy. Partnering on AEPEC (Aerospace Electric Propulsion Equipment, Controls & Machines), MEGCAP (More Electric Generation & Controls for Aircraft Power), and AEMTA (Advanced Electrical Machines Technologies for Aircraft) projects with Global Tier 1 partners and supply chain.
• Global Tier 1 Aerospace PartnercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Global Tier 1 and its supply chain partners on electrical power systems and energy usage for future technology aircraft. Covers Generation, Control, Starter-Generator function and electrical actuation for More Electric Aircraft.
• NATEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Aerospace Technology Exploitation Programme supporting innovation projects including Adhesion Technology and Automated Manufacture of Slot Liners (AMSL).
• Women in AviationminorOthersIndustry association membership supporting diversity in aviation sector

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magellan Aerospace: Canadian aerospace manufacturer supplying complex assemblies, machined components, and engine programs to Airbus, Boeing, and defence primes. Comparable as a Tier 2 aerospace supplier with similar component complexity and global customer footprint.
• Triumph Group: US-based aerospace components and systems integrator across aerostructures, mechanical, and pneumatic systems. Comparable in machining-and-assembly service model serving commercial and defence aerospace with mission-critical flight hardware.
• Aeromet International: UK precision aluminium and magnesium casting specialist serving aerospace and defence. Comparable to MEP as a UK-based Tier 2/3 supplier with mission-critical aerospace components, AS9100-certified quality systems, and similar scale profile.
• Senior plc: UK-listed precision engineering group serving aerospace, defence, and land vehicles with fluid conveyance and structural components. Closely comparable to MEP as a similarly sized UK-headquartered Tier 2/3 aerospace supplier with overlapping machining and assembly capabilities.
• Loar Holdings: US-listed niche aerospace components manufacturer serving aircraft OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Comparable as a specialist, mission-critical component supplier with a similar 'long-cycle, qualified-supplier' business model in regulated aerospace end markets.
• Doncasters Group: UK-based precision castings and machined components supplier to aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Directly comparable in customer base (Airbus, Rolls-Royce, GE), material focus (high-grade alloys), and precision-engineering service model.

Broad incumbents

• Hexcel: Global advanced composites manufacturer for commercial aerospace, defence, and space. Comparable as a long-tenured aerospace materials supplier serving Airbus and Boeing with engineered components — an adjacent but related capability to MEP's moulding and insulation portfolio.
• Meggitt (Parker Meggitt): UK-headquartered aerospace and defence components specialist in thermal management, sensing, and electrical systems. Comparable in mission-critical aerospace electronics and insulation adjacencies; relevant given MEP's push into electrical machines and high-temperature insulation.
• GKN Aerospace: Tier 1 global aerospace structures and engine systems supplier. Comparable in end-customer exposure (Airbus, Boeing, defence primes) but operates at far greater scale across aerostructures, transparencies, and engine systems — sets the competitive ceiling for MEP's addressable market.
• Precision Castparts Corp: US-based global leader in investment castings, forged components, and aerostructures for aerospace and industrial markets. Comparable in precision manufacturing of flight-critical components, though at vastly larger scale and vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MEP_bmep
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mep-ltd

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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