What Electropak does

Electropak Limited is a UK-based precision engineering manufacturer established in 1986 and headquartered in Preston, operating from Bushell Street Mill (head office) and a Wetherall Street paint-treatment facility. The company provides integrated in-house manufacturing across CNC machining (3- and 4-axis milling up to 760mm x 500mm x 400mm, turning up to 500mm diameter x 750mm, cylindrical grinding), Bystronic Bystar 4020 laser cutting and OMAX-MAXIEM 1530 water jet cutting, sheet metal fabrication with coded MIG/TIG welding of exotic metals, wet paint spraying and powder coating, aerospace engraving, and busbar manufacturing in copper, Cuponal and aluminium with tin/silver/nickel plating and epoxy powder-coat insulation tested at 5000v D.C. Quality assurance is built around FARO Arm and Hexagon 6-axis articulated CMMs, producing First Article Inspection Reports under AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001, with audited rejection rates below 0.5% and on-time delivery above 90%.

Electropak sells directly to enterprise OEMs on a project-based, quote-driven model with no public price list, leveraging approved-supplier status with tier-1 buyers including BAE Systems (Eurofighter Typhoon, F-35 Lightning, Dreadnought Class Submarine, Ajax), Alstom, Network Rail, Rolls-Royce, McLaren, Toyota, Honda, Aston Martin, Ultra Electronics, Safran, Babcock, Turkish Aerospace, ZeroAvia, Knorr-Bremse, CERN, General Electric and Mitie. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UKC Group (acquired 2024), which adds obsolescence, reverse-engineering and build-to-print capability via over 100 million stocked components held at group warehouses, plus a 2025 tuck-in of Linear Precision Engineers Ltd. Go-to-market relies on direct enterprise sales, case-study content, LinkedIn presence, and exhibitions at DSEI and Farnborough.

The company operates in the aerospace, defence, rail, automotive/motorsport, energy and medical verticals, with aerospace and defence as primary segments under JOSCAR registration and JOSCAR/BAE-approved supplier frameworks. New revenue lines include a September 2025 busbar refurbishment service (covering third-party as well as in-house units) and an Aeramine partnership for ultra-pure recycled-copper busbars targeting UK electric-aviation programs, exemplified by the Rolls-Royce Spirit of Innovation (ACCEL) project.

Name

Electropak

Legal name

Electropak Limited

Website

https://electropak.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Engineering & Busbar Manufacturing

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

AC-DC Power Supplies (Industrial PSUs, DIN-rail, enclosed/open-frame) (IMAGADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

EV/Industrial Charging Power Electronics (Chargers, rectifiers, power stages) (IMAGADAF)

Keywords

• Precision engineering services
• Busbar manufacturing
• CNC machining services
• Aerospace sheet metal fabrication
• Laser water jet cutting

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Engineering Manufacturing Services: Electropak generates revenue through bespoke precision engineering and manufacturing services. This includes CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, laser and water jet cutting, welding, painting, coating, and engraving services. Revenue is project-based with quote-driven pricing for one-off requirements and larger production volumes.
2. Busbar Manufacturing and Refurbishment: Revenue from manufacturing custom busbars (copper, cuponal, aluminium) and busbar refurbishment services. Includes value-added processes such as plating (tin, silver, nickel) and epoxy powder coating insulation. Projects range from one-off bespoke requirements to production volumes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Electropak is a precision engineering specialist and busbar manufacturer providing in-house custom manufacturing services including CNC machining, laser and water jet cutting, sheet metal fabrication, coded welding, powder coating, wet painting, engraving, and busbar manufacturing from copper, cuponal, and aluminium. The company serves aerospace, defence, rail, automotive/motorsport, medical, and energy sectors under AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 quality approvals, operating as an approved tier 1 supplier to BAE Systems and other major OEMs.

Product overview

Electropak is a precision engineering specialist and busbar manufacturer offering comprehensive in-house manufacturing capabilities. The core offering centres on custom busbar manufacturing (copper, Cuponal, insulated, epoxy powder coated, and refurbished busbars) for aerospace, rail, automotive, and electrical industries, complemented by a full suite of precision fabrication services including laser and water jet cutting, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining (milling, turning, grinding), coded welding, wet paint spraying, powder coating, and aircraft engraving. All manufacturing is conducted in-house under AS9100 Rev D and ISO 9001 quality approvals, enabling complete project delivery from design through to finished product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Busbar Manufacturing Custom busbar manufacturing service producing busbars from copper, cuponal, and aluminium for aerospace, rail, automotive and electrical industries. Includes fabrication, machining, plating, and epoxy powder coating.
• Busbar Repair and Refurbishment Service Comprehensive busbar repair and refurbishment service covering re-insulation (epoxy coating, Mylar wrapping, heat shrink sleeving), re-plating (tin, silver, nickel), contact surface repair, and individual retesting for both Electropak-manufactured and third-party busbars.
• CNC Machining CNC machining services including 3 and 4 axis milling (up to 760mm x 500mm x 400mm), turning (up to 500mm diameter x 750mm length), and cylindrical grinding (200mm x 300mm). Uses Autodesk FeatureCAM CNC programming software with AS9100 Rev D approval for aerospace and defence components.
• Laser and Water Jet Cutting Laser cutting using Bystronic Bystar 4020 (4000mm x 2000mm capacity) and water jet cutting using OMAX-MAXIEM 1530 at 50,000 psi (3000mm x 1500mm capacity), processing sheet metal up to 150mm thick without heat stress.
• Sheet Metal Fabrication Precision sheet metal fabrication including CNC press brakes (up to 2500mm x 63 ton), precision MIG/TIG welding and brazing including exotic metals for aerospace and defence, with AS9100 Rev D approval.
• Wet Paint Spraying and Powder Coating Wet paint spraying and powder coating services for metals, plastics, fibreglass, carbon fibre, wood, and ceramics. Finishes available in RAL, BS colours, and FED-STD-595 defence finishes. Includes alochrom pre-treatment, zinc phosphate, and BSX32/33/34 aerospace-specification paints.
• Aircraft and Aerospace Engraving Aircraft and aerospace engraving services using laser and CNC technology for labels, panels, and tools. AS9100 and BAE Systems approved for military and civil aircraft including Eurofighter, Tornado, Hawk, and F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Includes 4-axis rotary engraving capability.
• Obsolescence Solutions Comprehensive obsolescence management services including supply from 100+ million component stock, open market sourcing, repair and overhaul, build-to-print manufacturing, and reverse engineering. Supports aerospace, defence, naval platforms including submarines, and rail applications.
• Copper Busbars Precision copper busbar manufacturing service with advanced CNC hole-cut machines capable of processing up to 16mm thick by 200mm wide in lengths up to four metres, including in-house electroplating and epoxy powder-coated insulation.
• Cuponal Busbars Busbar manufacturing using Cuponal material, combining superior conductivity of copper with lightweight properties of aluminium, designed for marine and transformer industry sectors.
• Epoxy Powder Coated Busbars Epoxy powder coating service for busbar insulation using fluidized bed and electrostatic spray methods, providing high dielectric insulation on copper or aluminium conductors with thickness ranging from 6 to 120 mils. Includes 5000v D.C. insulation testing using MIT515 meter.
• Insulated Busbars Custom insulated copper busbars designed and manufactured flat or shaped with quick turnaround (typically 2-3 days). Features include drilling, punching, forming, bending, and custom cutting to any required size.

Named customers18 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UKC GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Electropak is a precision engineering specialist and manufacturer of busbars within the UKC Group of companies. UKC Group is made up of several specialist subsidiaries including BSL Express Spares (spare parts), CVC Components (electronic components distributor), FEL Avionics (avionics solutions), and Defence Support International (military spares). Electropak provides precision engineering capabilities supporting the group's obsolescence solutions.
• AeramineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUKC Group partnership with Aeramine for sourcing and manufacturing ultra-pure copper busbars using copper recycled in the UK. The partnership aims to support UK R&D and manufacturing engineering jobs while removing carbon footprint associated with overseas recyclers, driving the circular economy.
• BSL Express SparesminorOthersUKC Group subsidiary specialising in fast and reliable supply of spare parts to reduce downtime for client operations.
• CVC ComponentsminorOthersUKC Group subsidiary - leading distributor of electronic components known for extensive inventory and ability to source even the most hard-to-find or obsolete parts.
• FEL AvionicsminorOthersUKC Group subsidiary delivering cutting-edge avionics solutions to the aerospace sector. World's largest specialist stockist and distributor of GEC Marconi Defence Systems, BAE/Plessey Defence Systems, Racal Decca, Marine spares.
• Defence Support InternationalminorOthersUKC Group subsidiary providing a wide range of industrial and military spares with strong commitment to high-quality products and exceptional customer service.
• Linear Precision Engineers LtdminorOthersUKC Group acquired Linear Precision Engineers Ltd in 2025. Based in Surrey, the company provides high-quality metal and plastic CNC machining and component manufacturing serving aerospace and defence sectors. Electropak's second acquisition in precision engineering following UKC Group's integration of Electropak in 2024.
• Rolls-RoycecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectropak supplied busbars manufactured from aluminium for the Spirit of Innovation aircraft - the world's fastest all-electric aircraft reaching 345.4mph. Project was part of ACCEL (Accelerating the Electrification of Flight) initiative funded by Aerospace Technology Institute.
• ElectroflightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in ACCEL project for Spirit of Innovation aircraft. Electroflight specialises in aviation energy storage and collaborated with Electropak and Rolls-Royce on the electric flight record project.
• YASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplier of automotive powertrains collaborating on ACCEL project for Spirit of Innovation electric aircraft.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TE Connectivity: Global manufacturer of connectors, sensors and electronic components, including busbar and power distribution solutions for aerospace, defence and automotive. Overlap on busbar product and AS9100-qualified customer base, though operates at far larger scale.
• Methode Electronics: Global designer and manufacturer of engineered electrical and electronic components, including busbars and power distribution products for automotive, industrial and aerospace customers. Direct overlap on busbar product, broader portfolio and larger scale.
• Mersen: International electrical equipment company producing busbars, cooling, fuses and power electronics materials used in energy, transportation and industrial markets. Comparable electrical power distribution components across rail, aerospace and renewables segments that also overlap Electropak's end markets.
• Wieland Electric: Global manufacturer of copper and copper-alloy products including busbars, used in power distribution, industrial and mobility applications. Comparable product (busbars) at much broader scale, with overlapping aerospace and rail end markets.

Direct peers

• Brandauer: UK-based precision metal stamping and component manufacturer serving aerospace, medical, automotive and electronics with AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications. Closely comparable UK precision engineering competitor serving overlapping regulated end markets.
• Storm Power Components: US-based custom busbar manufacturer serving aerospace, defence, industrial and EV markets with copper and aluminium laminated and powder-coated busbars. Direct functional overlap with Electropak's core busbar manufacturing line on materials, value-add insulation and target customer base.
• Phoenix Precision Engineers: UK-based AS9100-accredited precision engineering and CNC machining supplier to aerospace and defence customers. Directly comparable capability stack (CNC, sheet metal, finishing) targeting the same regulated customer base.
• Linear Precision Engineers: UK precision engineer specialising in CNC machining of metal and plastic components for aerospace and defence, acquired by Electropak's parent UKC Group in 2025. Near-identical product offering (CNC machining, aerospace/defence end markets) inside the same group.

Others

• Bystronic: Swiss manufacturer of laser cutting and bending machinery, supplier of the Bystronic Bystar 4020 used by Electropak. Comparable through the precision sheet metal value chain but as capital equipment supplier rather than fabricator peer.
• Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence: Provider of coordinate measuring machines and metrology software, supplier of the Hexagon 6-axis AACMM used by Electropak. Indirectly comparable as a precision quality ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/electropak
• Xx.com/electropakltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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