What Pressco Precision Engineering does

Pressco Precision Engineering Ltd. is a Portsmouth, Hampshire-based private limited contract manufacturer established in 1999, operating from a 2,500 sq metre single-site facility and serving blue-chip OEMs as well as start-ups across automotive, defence, medical (via its Pressco Medical sub-brand), marine, transport, environmental and commercial verticals. Its core offering is a one-stop shop for precision engineered components, combining CNC turning (2-axis to 7-axis lathes), CNC 3D milling, microprocessor-controlled injection moulding up to 110 tonnes, a dedicated metal fabrication workshop (welding, riveting, grinding, drilling, tapping, reaming, finishing), and in-house tool-making and prototyping. Materials processed include aluminium, plastics, stainless steel, brass, alloy steel and exotic engineering polymers, with stated capacity of up to 1,000,000 components per month, single-batch automotive runs of 50,000 parts, and a 99.8% on-time delivery rate.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, with no disclosed pricing schedules; revenue is generated per-part or per-batch on prototype-to-volume runs, including Kanban and monthly call-off supply for defence customers. The go-to-market is direct B2B sales with no intermediaries, supported only by the company website (pressco.co.uk) and minimal digital marketing presence, and customer acquisition is described as relationship-driven across both enterprise and start-up buyers. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified (valid until July 2026) under NQA/UKAS accreditation, is independently owned with no disclosed parent, venture capital or private equity backing, and operates exclusively in the UK with no global footprint claim.

Name

Pressco Precision Engineering

Legal name

Pressco Precision Engineering Ltd.

Website

https://pressco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pressco Precision Engineering is a Portsmouth-based UK contract manufacturer (est. 1999) offering CNC turning/milling, injection moulding, fabrication, tool-making and prototyping, serving automotive, defence, medical and other industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Engineering Manufacturing

NAICS

Precision Turned Product Manufacturing (332721), Machine Shops (332710)

SIC

Screw Machine Products (3451), Plastics Products, Nec (3089)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs) (IMANAFAJ), Industrial & Machinery Injection Molded Components (Gears, Wear Parts) (IMANAFAF)

Keywords

• CNC precision machining
• Injection moulding services
• Precision engineered components
• Metal fabrication services
• Tool making services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hilsea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. CNC Precision Machining Services: CNC turning and milling services producing precision machined metal components. Batch sizes range from prototypes to volume production. Revenue derived from per-part manufacturing fees based on complexity, materials, and volume.
2. Injection Moulding Services: Plastic injection moulding services using microprocessor-controlled machines. Job packs prepared for all parts including press setting conditions, material specifications, and inspection requirements.
3. Fabrication Services: Fabricated metal parts manufacturing involving hand-built assembly, riveting, welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, reaming, marking and finishing operations.
4. Tool-Making and Prototyping: Design and manufacture of press tooling, jigs and fixtures. Prototype parts service for design approval before tooling release. Tool modifications for existing components.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Pressco Precision Engineering manufactures precision machined metal components and plastic injection moulded parts for B2B customers in the automotive, defence, medical, marine, transport, environmental and commercial sectors. From a 2,500 square metre Portsmouth facility, the company uses CNC lathes (2-axis to 7-axis), CNC milling, microprocessor-controlled injection moulding (up to 110T), fabrication, tool-making and prototyping capabilities to deliver batch sizes from single prototypes to volume runs of 1,000,000 components per month.

Product overview

Pressco Precision Engineering is a precision engineering and manufacturing company offering a one-stop shop for high quality machined and moulded parts. The portfolio comprises CNC Lathes (turning centres from 2-axis to 7-axis), CNC Milling, CNC Machining, Injection Moulding (up to 110T microprocessor controlled machines), Fabrication (metal parts with welding, riveting, grinding, drilling), Repetition Assemblies, Tool-Making, and Prototyping services. The company also operates a sub-brand, Pressco Medical, which specialises in PPE design and manufacture. All services are delivered from a 2,500 square metre facility in Portsmouth, Hampshire, with capabilities ranging from prototypes to volume production, supporting batch sizes from individual orders to high-volume output of up to 1,000,000 components per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pressco Medical: UK based engineering company specialising in the design, development, and manufacture of PPE. Products are manufactured within the Portsmouth based facility using a UK based supply chain. Materials used are mostly fully recyclable.

Products and services

• CNC Lathes (Turning) CNC turning services using lathes ranging from 2-axis to 7-axis, with multiple cutters and tool shapes enabling complex machined parts to be produced in a single operation with reduced cycle times. Serves B2B customers across automotive, defence, medical, marine, transport, environmental and commercial sectors.
• CNC Milling Comprehensive CNC milling services delivered using 3D milling machines, offered to local and national UK companies and complemented by a wide range of other machining equipment.
• CNC Machining Precision CNC machining services processing aluminium, plastics, stainless steel and other materials using the latest CAD/CAM manufacturing technology. Delivered to B2B customers across multiple sectors.
• Injection Moulding Plastic injection moulding services using microprocessor-controlled machines up to 110T, fitted with ancillary equipment for material drying, tool temperature control and component handling. Capable of moulding materials from polypropylene to exotic engineering polymers. Job packs prepared with press setting conditions, material specifications and inspection requirements.
• Fabrication Fabricated metal parts manufacturing involving hand-built assembly, riveting, welding, grinding, drilling, tapping, reaming, marking and finishing operations. Delivered to UK B2B customers.
• Repetition Assemblies Quality turned and repetition machined parts produced in low, medium and high volumes with a variety of finishing specifications to customer quality requirements, supplied in accordance with ISO 9001:2015.
• Tool-Making Complete end-to-end service for new tooling projects including design and supply of press tooling, jigs and fixtures. Modification of existing tools and rapid prototype parts service available.
• Prototypes Rapid prototype parts service allowing customers to inspect and approve parts before final component design and tooling release phases. Supports start-ups and established companies developing new products.
• Pressco Medical (PPE Design and Manufacture) UK-based engineering sub-brand specialising in the design, development and manufacture of PPE, produced within the Portsmouth facility using a UK-based supply chain and mostly fully recyclable materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% on-time delivery rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Produmax: UK-based CNC precision machining contract manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, and industrial clients. Directly comparable to Pressco in offering multi-axis CNC turning and milling services to B2B customers in regulated sectors.
• Kemlows Precision Engineering: UK precision engineering firm offering CNC machining, injection moulding, and toolmaking services. Operates a similar multi-capability model to Pressco, targeting automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers.
• Holroyd Precision: UK-based precision engineering firm supplying CNC machined components to aerospace, defence, and industrial markets. Similar customer verticals and precision machining profile to Pressco.
• Northvale Korting: UK precision component manufacturer producing machined and moulded parts for engineering industries. Overlaps with Pressco's combined machining and injection moulding service offering for industrial clients.
• Dawson Shanahan: Welsh precision engineering company specialising in CNC turned and milled components for fluid handling, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable to Pressco's turned parts business with multi-axis CNC lathe capability.
• Amtek Group: UK precision engineering group offering CNC machining, fabrication, and assembly services to industrial sectors. Comparable in scale and multi-capability service model to Pressco.
• William Hughes: UK-based precision engineering and stamping company serving automotive, aerospace, and industrial customers. Comparable fabrication and stamping-adjacent capabilities to Pressco's metal forming services.
• Carlton Manufacturing: UK precision engineering subcontractor providing CNC turning, milling, and assembly to industrial OEMs. Similar size and operational profile to Pressco's Portsmouth operation.

Broad incumbents

• Renishaw: Global UK-headquartered precision engineering and metrology firm. While significantly larger and product-focused rather than service-led, it shares the precision engineering DNA and uses advanced CNC and measurement technology comparable to Pressco's CAD/CAM setup.
• Sandvik Machining Solutions: Global leader in metal cutting tools and machining solutions. Operates in the same metalworking ecosystem as Pressco, supplying tooling technology that Pressco-class contract manufacturers depend on, and competing for adjacent precision component work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/presscosales
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pressco-precision-engineering-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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