Accura Engineering

What Accura Engineering does

Accura Engineering Limited is a UK-based precision engineering services provider headquartered in Willenhall, West Midlands, operating from the Willenhall Centre of Excellence (over 85,000 sq ft) and a dedicated Wolverhampton production facility. The company delivers multi-axis CNC machining (3-axis, 3+2-axis, and 5-axis), NADCAP-accredited wire and spark EDM, press tooling up to 20 tonnes, 6-axis Trumpf laser processing, precision grinding, and turnkey manufacturing solutions. Its production platform is built around 10+ DMG Mori machining centres, a Hurco DCX32i with 5m X-axis / 1m Y-axis travel for oversized components, and automated robotic production cells. Accura holds AS9100 Rev D, NADCAP Nonconventional Machining, JOSCAR, ISO 9001:2015, and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications, and processes exotic materials including Inconel and titanium for regulated applications.

The company serves four primary verticals — Aerospace & Defence, Automotive, Energy, and Industrial — with a named enterprise customer base spanning Airbus, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Leonardo, Jaguar Land Rover, McLaren, Cummins, Siemens, General Electric, INEOS Electrochemical Solutions, and 3T AM. Throughput metrics indicate 60,000+ components delivered monthly and 50,000+ aerospace components produced weekly via Kitting and Kanban arrangements directly to customer production lines. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven with net 30-day payment terms; go-to-market is enterprise field sales led by a Business Development Director with strategic account management for Tier 1 aerospace suppliers and global OEMs.

Accura was founded in 1990 and acquired by Wright Industries (operating under the Connexion Technologies group umbrella alongside Custom Interconnect, Castle Microwave, and Pure PCB) in July 2018, when it generated £9m turnover across three West Midlands sites with 95 employees. Since acquisition, the company has delivered 29% revenue growth in FY24 and invested £4m in the Centre of Excellence. Management is led by Managing Directors Sophie Hallett-Jones and Mike Richards under the chairmanship of Craig Wright, with Richard Hancox as Operations Director, Cherie Sharpe as Business Development Director, and Nicky Hill as Commercial Director.

Name

Accura Engineering

Legal name

Accura Engineering Limited

Website

https://accura.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Accura Engineering is a UK-based precision engineering company providing multi-axis CNC machining, NADCAP-accredited EDM, press tooling, and turnkey manufacturing for aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and industrial sectors from its West Midlands facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Engineering & Aerospace Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Composite Structures & Layup Manufacturing (IMABAEAB)

Keywords

• Precision engineering services
• CNC machining services
• Aerospace manufacturing
• Press tooling services
• Turnkey manufacturing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Willenhall

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Engineering Services: B2B precision engineering services including multi-axis CNC machining, EDM, grinding, laser processing, and press tooling provided to aerospace, defence, automotive, energy and industrial OEM customers. Revenue generated through project-based contracts and long-term manufacturing agreements.
2. Turnkey Manufacturing Solutions: Complete outsourced manufacturing services including design, production, kitting and delivery. Supplying over 60,000 precision engineered components monthly through Kanban and Kitting arrangements directly to customer production lines.
3. Press Tooling Services: Design, manufacture, refurbishment and try-out of press tools including lamination tools, single stage, multi-stage progression, transfer and fine blanking tools up to 20 tonnes in weight.
4. Contract Manufacturing: Long-term manufacturing agreements with strategic partners including INEOS Electrochemical Solutions for electrochemical cell sub-assemblies with dedicated production facilities and service/maintenance operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Accura Engineering is a UK precision machining subcontractor that manufactures complex, safety-critical components and assemblies for aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and industrial OEMs. The company provides multi-axis CNC machining, NADCAP-accredited EDM, laser processing, additive manufacturing post-processing, press tooling, and full turnkey assembly services under AS9100, ISO9001, NADCAP, and JOSCAR certifications.

Product overview

Accura Engineering is a precision engineering services provider offering a unified portfolio of manufacturing services organized around four core offerings: Precision Machining (multi-axis CNC milling, turning, mill-turn, and grinding), Engineering & Design (in-house CAD/CAM with Solidworks, SolidCAM, PowerMill, ONECNC, and Visi), Press Tooling (design, manufacture, refurbishment and try-out up to 350 tonnes), and Turnkey Services (outsourced manufacturing with automation, kitting/Kanban, and supply chain management). The company specializes in processing exotic aerospace materials (Inconel, titanium) for the aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and industrial sectors, with supporting services including NADCAP-accredited Spark & Wire EDM, 6-axis laser processing, and additive manufacturing post-processing. With over 85,000 sq. ft. of production space and AS9100/NADCAP certifications, the company operates from its Willenhall Centre of Excellence, delivering over 60,000 precision components monthly through kitting and Kanban solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Precision Machining Multi-axis CNC precision machining service (3-axis through 5-axis) producing complex, safety-critical components and assemblies for aerospace, defence, automotive, energy, and industrial OEMs.
• Engineering & Design Engineering and design support service for manufacturing and tooling programmes, complementing Accura's precision machining operations for OEM and Tier-1 customers.
• Press Tooling Design and manufacture of press tooling, serving automotive and industrial manufacturing programmes that require high-precision tooling solutions.
• Turnkey Services End-to-end contract manufacturing service taking programmes from initial concept through NPI, kitting, kanban inventory management, and full assembly, delivering over 60,000 precision engineered components monthly.
• Spark & Wire EDM NADCAP-accredited Spark and Wire EDM service for precision electrical discharge machining of complex geometries, supporting aerospace and other safety-critical component manufacture.
• Laser Processing Laser processing service applied to precision engineered components as part of Accura's manufacturing capability set.
• Additive Manufacturing Post-Processing Post-processing service for additively manufactured parts, leveraging a proprietary novel work-holding system to deliver finished AM components suitable for demanding end-use applications.
• Aerospace & Defence Components Manufacture of precision-machined, safety-critical components and assemblies for aerospace and defence OEM and Tier-1 customers, supported by AS9100, NADCAP, and JOSCAR certifications.
• Automotive Components Manufacture of precision components and assemblies for automotive OEMs and tier suppliers, including press tooling and serial production parts.
• Energy Sector Components Manufacture of precision-machined components for energy sector customers, including power generation and transmission applications.
• Industrial Components Manufacture of precision-machined components for broader industrial sector customers requiring high-tolerance parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drilling time reduced from 3.5 minutes to 2.5 seconds in armour steel
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• INEOS Electrochemical SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2022Long-term manufacturing agreement for supply of high-value manufacturing equipment and services to chemicals manufacturing industry. Accura provides dedicated production facility with highly automated robotic production cells for membrane electrolyser sub-assemblies essential to chlorine and caustic soda production. Agreement has enabled further investment in Willenhall facility and secured jobs.
• Make UKminorOthers · 16 February 2022Manufacturing industry membership organization providing access to information, insight, networking events and member briefings. Supports manufacturing sector advocacy and development.
• 3T AMstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 March 2021Twelve-month project to develop new techniques for post-processing of AM components. Accura developed innovative work-holding system enabling cost-effective machining of 200+ unique 3D printed RF components for satellite application. Project opened new markets for Accura in UK and internationally.
• Gateley PlcminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisors to Wright Industries on the acquisition of Accura Engineering.
• Grant ThorntonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsultants advising vendors on the Accura Engineering sale, with advisory partner Eddie Williams supporting the transaction.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Senior plc: UK-listed manufacturer of high-technology components for aerospace, defence, and automotive including fluid conveyance, structural, and precision engineered products. Comparable to Accura on aerospace precision component manufacturing but operates at much larger scale with broader portfolio.
• Meggitt: UK-headquartered aerospace and defence electronics, sensing, and thermal management components manufacturer. Comparable to Accura on aerospace customer base but operates globally with much broader product portfolio and capacity.
• Spirit AeroSystems: Global tier-1 aerostructures manufacturer producing fuselage, wing, and propulsion components for commercial and defence aircraft. Comparable to Accura on aerospace manufacturing customer base but operates at massive scale as a Tier 1 OEM supplier.
• Castings plc: UK-based manufacturer of precision castings and machined components for aerospace, industrial, and automotive markets. Comparable to Accura on UK manufacturing heritage and industrial precision engineering focus.
• GKN Aerospace: Global tier-1 aerospace components manufacturer producing aerostructures, engine systems, and transparencies. Comparable to Accura on aerospace component manufacturing but serves as a customer (through Tier 1 programmes) and competitor at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Cox Manufacturing: UK precision engineering company providing multi-axis CNC machining services for aerospace, oil & gas, and industrial customers. Comparable to Accura on machined component services and similar industry verticals.
• JJ Churchill: UK precision machining specialist serving aerospace and industrial sectors with complex, high-tolerance components. Directly comparable to Accura on aerospace precision engineering customer profile and machining focus.
• Pentangle Engineering: UK precision machining services company providing multi-axis CNC, turning, and EDM for aerospace and industrial customers. Comparable to Accura on service portfolio and SME aerospace/industrial positioning.
• Produmax: UK precision machining services company delivering multi-axis CNC components for aerospace, medical, and industrial sectors. Directly comparable to Accura on multi-axis CNC capability, NPI support, and aerospace customer base.
• Dawson Shanahan: UK precision components manufacturer with multi-axis CNC machining, EDM, and grinding capabilities for aerospace, electronics, and industrial markets. Comparable to Accura on machining service mix and precision engineering depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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