Aerotech Precision Manufacturing

What Aerotech Precision Manufacturing does

Aerotech Precision Manufacturing Ltd is a privately held UK sub-contract precision manufacturer founded in 1996 and based in Poole, Dorset. The firm operates from a single facility housing more than twenty CNC machines including 4- and 5-axis milling centres and turning capacity from 1mm to 650mm diameter, with machining reach up to 3.5 metres and fabrication capability up to 10 tons. Its service portfolio spans CAD/CAM programming (Mastercam), CNC machining, sub-assembly, turnkey projects, fabrication and sheet metal, MRP-based production control (Progress Plus), and Kanban or consignment stock management, enabling it to offer OEM customers a single source from design through to delivered assembly.

The firm sells exclusively through a direct, quote-based enterprise model to safety-critical OEMs in aerospace, nuclear, defence, oil & gas, space, medical, special purpose machinery, rail, and scientific sectors. Quality positioning rests on a portfolio of certifications including AS 9100, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Fit for Nuclear, JOSCAR, and Cyber Essentials Plus, and the company highlights a 96.7% customer performance score with approximately 80% of business coming from returning customers. No headcount above the 11-50 band and no revenue figures are disclosed.

Ownership is independent with no evidence of outside investment. Customer engagement is driven by named customer support managers exhibiting at trade events such as Southern Manufacturing 2024, supported by an informative website and a LinkedIn company page. No acquisitions, funding rounds, or material restructuring have been disclosed in the source material.

Name

Aerotech Precision Manufacturing

Legal name

Aerotech Precision Manufacturing Ltd

Website

https://aero-tech.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aerotech Precision Manufacturing is a UK-based, AS 9100 approved sub-contract manufacturer providing 5-axis CNC machining, fabrication, assembly, and Kanban stock services to OEMs in aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas, space, and medical sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Poole

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Machining Services: Sub-contract CNC machining services including milling and turning for precision components. Revenue generated on a project-by-project basis with quotes provided for specific manufacturing requirements.
2. Assembly Services: Outsourced assembly and sub-assembly services for OEM customers, enabling reduced costs and shorter project lead-times.
3. Kanban & Consignment Stock: Stock management services for higher volume customers requiring short lead times. Traditional consignment stock or full Kanban service arrangements with established OEM customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aerotech Precision Manufacturing is a sub-contract precision manufacturer providing CNC machining (including 4 and 5-axis milling and turning up to 3.5 metres), fabrication, assembly, sub-assembly and turnkey project services. The company operates as a single-source manufacturing partner for OEM customers in regulated industrial sectors such as Aerospace, Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Space, Medical, Rail and Special Purpose Machinery.

Product overview

Aerotech Precision Manufacturing is a precision engineering company providing CNC machining and related manufacturing services. The company operates a services-based model rather than a software product platform. The core service portfolio comprises CAD/CAM design services, CNC Machining (milling and turning with 2-5 axis capability), Assembly and Sub-Assembly, Turnkey Projects, Fabrication and Sheet Metal Work, Production Control (using Progress Plus MRP software), and Kanban/Consignment Stock management. These services are designed to work together as an integrated manufacturing solution—customers can engage individual services or use the complete turnkey offering from design through to finished assembly and delivery. The company primarily serves regulated industrial sectors including Aerospace, Nuclear, Defence, Oil & Gas, Space, Medical, and Special Purpose Machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CAD/CAM Computer-aided design and manufacturing services using Mastercam CAD/CAM software for offline CNC machine programming, supporting industry-standard data formats. Used by OEM customers to prepare validated CNC programs for production.
• CNC Machining CNC milling and turning services with 2-5 axis capability, processing components from 1mm to 650mm diameter and up to 3.25m in length across various engineering materials. Targets OEM manufacturers in regulated sectors.
• Assembly & Sub-Assembly Outsourced assembly and sub-assembly service ranging from simple heli-coil insert installation to large complex special purpose machine assembly and test. Provides OEM customers with shorter project lead-times and reduced costs.
• Turnkey Projects Turnkey manufacturing solutions delivered as a build partner to OEMs, project-managed from initial requirements through to finished assembled product to enable significantly shorter delivery schedules.
• Fabrication & Sheet Metal Work Welding, fabrication and sheet metal production services including laser cutting, MIG/TIG/MMA welding, CNC punching and forming for components and structures up to 10 tons.
• Kanban & Consignment Stock Tailored inventory management service for high-volume OEM customers requiring short lead times, including traditional consignment stock and full Kanban service arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96.7% quality score reported by major customer
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Approved Supply Chain PartnerssupportingOthersNetwork of approved supply chain partners used to complement in-house manufacturing capabilities for comprehensive manufacturing solutions

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Holroyd Precision: UK-based precision engineering business specialising in CNC machining and large-format component manufacture for industrial and aerospace customers. Comparable in machining capability, sector exposure, and sub-contract model.
• PEKO Precision Engineering: UK-based AS 9100 accredited precision engineering and CNC machining sub-contract manufacturer serving aerospace, defence, and industrial customers. Directly comparable in business model, size band, regulatory posture, and vertical mix.

Emerging players

• Reaction Engines: UK-based advanced aerospace propulsion developer with significant precision manufacturing and CNC capability in-house. Comparable as an emerging UK aerospace precision manufacturer, though more R&D-led and earlier-stage commercially.

Broad incumbents

• Senior plc: Listed UK aerospace and defence components manufacturer with precision engineered products including fluid conveyance and structural components. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same customer base, though much larger and vertically broader than Aerotech.
• Renishaw: UK-listed precision engineering and metrology group with significant in-house CNC machining and measurement capability. Comparable as a UK precision engineering incumbent serving regulated industrial markets including aerospace.
• Meggitt: UK-headquartered (now Parker) aerospace and defence components manufacturer specialising in highly engineered precision parts for extreme environments. Comparable end-customers and precision manufacturing philosophy, but at significantly larger scale and scope.
• Hexcel: Global aerospace composites and engineered components manufacturer serving the same commercial aerospace and defence primes as Aerotech. Comparable end-customers and quality systems, though focused on composites rather than precision machining.
• GKN Aerospace: Global tier-1 aerospace supplier with substantial UK precision manufacturing operations across aerostructures and engine systems. Comparable as a customer and broad incumbent, though at vastly greater scale and integration than Aerotech.
• BAE Systems: UK defence prime contractor with extensive in-house precision manufacturing and a large external sub-contract supply chain. Comparable as a key UK aerospace/defence customer and broad incumbent operating in the same regulatory regime.
• Rolls-Royce: UK-based civil aerospace and defence engine manufacturer with deep precision machining requirements and a tiered sub-contract supplier base. Comparable as a major UK customer and broad incumbent operating in AS 9100-regulated supply chains.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aerotech-precision-manufacturing-limited
• Facebookfacebook.com/100054452171976

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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