Calibration Engineering Services LTD

What Calibration Engineering Services LTD does

Calibration Engineering Services Ltd (trading as CESWS and CES) is a UK-based private limited company founded in 2002, headquartered in Clanfield, England. The company provides mobile calibration, inspection, servicing, and installation services for workshop and lifting equipment to engineering companies, vehicle workshops, MOT testing centres, and operators in marine, aviation, and public services. Core offerings include UKAS/VOSA-accredited calibration of torque wrenches, pressure gauges, micrometers, brake testers, and headlight testers; LOLER-compliant thorough examinations and load testing of lifting equipment; Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) testing; preventative maintenance and breakdown response; and the supply and installation of workshop lifts, compressors, lubrication systems, slings, and spare parts across multiple OEM brands. The company also retails branded products such as Majorlift MOT jacking beams and BS EN-standard round and duplex web slings, alongside a multi-brand spares catalogue spanning Atlas Copco, Hermann, HPC, Sealey, Norbar, Ravaglioli, Samoa, and others.

The underlying technology layer is a proprietary web-based asset management platform branded MyCalibrations, which gives customers 24/7 access to per-asset calibration certificates, inspection schedules, and engineer visit records, supplemented by QR-code equipment tags that link physical assets to their digital certificate history. Field engineers are equipped with tablets enabling on-site test recording and direct download into the asset management system. The company is a member of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), holds UKAS/VOSA calibration credentials, and operates LOLER-trained engineers as a regulatory entry barrier.

The business model combines recurring calibration and preventative maintenance contracts (typically aligned with 6-month MOT compliance cycles) with one-off professional services for LOLER inspections, breakdown response, and equipment installation, plus transactional hardware revenue from supplied equipment, slings, and spare parts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed for services; sling and product pricing is published on a unit basis. Go-to-market is field-service-led: a UK-wide fleet of mobile engineers delivers on-site service, supported by phone and email direct sales, a customer login portal driving repeat engagement, and a limited digital presence via the cesws.co.uk website, Facebook, and YouTube. The company acquired Workshop Solutions Ltd in 2012 to expand breakdown and underground-lift installation capabilities, and currently reports supporting over 1,000 companies across the UK.

Name

Calibration Engineering Services LTD

Legal name

Calibration Engineering Services Ltd

Website

https://cesws.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Calibration Engineering Services Ltd is a UK private company providing mobile calibration, LOLER inspections, HAV testing, and workshop equipment servicing and installation to over 1,000 engineering, automotive, marine, aviation, and public-sector customers, supported by its proprietary MyCalibrations asset management platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Calibration and Workshop Equipment Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAH

Calibration Services & Standards (Calibration labs, reference standards, traceability services)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYTLAKANAN

Weighing Systems / Onboard Scales Calibration & Certification

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Calibration, Diagnostics & Emissions/Compliance Testing

SECONDARYTLAKAAAF

Electrical, Diagnostics & ADAS Calibration

Transportation & Logistics/Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance, Repair & Services (MRO)/Automotive Repair & Maintenance (Light-Duty Vehicles)

Keywords

• Mobile calibration services
• Loler inspection services
• Workshop equipment maintenance
• Lifting equipment certification
• Asset management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Witney

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Calibration Services: Mobile calibration of workshop equipment including torque wrenches, airline gauges, pressure gauges, micrometers, DTI gauges, brake testers, headlight testers, and MOT bay calibration. Provides traceable calibration and UKAS/VOSA certification. Revenue from scheduled calibration contracts (typically 6-month MOT requirements) and one-off special calibrations.
2. LOLER Inspections and Load Testing: Thorough examination and inspection of lifting equipment including visual examination, functional checks, measurements of wear, NDT testing, and load testing. Provides findings reports and pass certificates. Services for axle stands, trolley jacks, bottle jacks, body props, safety lines, overhead gantries, tail lifts, access equipment, and eye bolts.
3. Servicing and Maintenance: Preventative maintenance contracts including fully inclusive and inspection-only contracts. Breakdown services with rapid response. Mobile engineers perform periodic inspections and maintenance of workshop equipment.
4. Equipment Supply and Installation: Supply and installation of workshop equipment including underground lifts, mobile lifting columns, 2 and 4 post workshop lifts, jacking equipment, MOT packages, compressor systems, and lubrication packages. Also supplies second-hand equipment.
5. Spare Parts Supply: Supply of spare parts for equipment maintenance during routine servicing. Parts available for Atlas Copco, Autop, Bradbury, Cartec, Hermann, HH, HPC, Nussbaum, Omitec, Ravaglioli, Samoa, Sherpa, Tecalemit, and Werther brands.
6. Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Testing: HAV testing service for hand-held tools, hand-guided equipment, and ride-along equipment. Determines vibration levels, exposure points per hour, time to reach exposure action values (EAV) and exposure limit values (ELV). Equipment tagged, serial numbered, and results stored on MyCalibrations online database.
7. Lifting Accessories (Slings and Chains): Supply of lifting accessories including round slings and duplex web slings in various capacities (1t-12t) and lengths. Products manufactured to BS EN 1492-2 2000 and BS EN 1492-1:2000 standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Calibration Engineering Services Ltd provides mobile calibration, LOLER inspections, preventative maintenance, breakdown response, and installation services for workshop equipment across the UK. The offering is supported by a proprietary online asset management platform (MyCalibrations) that gives customers 24/7 access to certificates, asset records, and engineer visit schedules, with QR-coded equipment for instant certificate retrieval.

Product overview

Calibration Engineering Services LTD is a service-oriented company offering calibration, inspection, and workshop equipment solutions. The core offering includes mobile calibration services (torque wrenches, pressure gauges, micrometers, brake testers, etc.) with UKAS/VOSA certification, LOLER inspections, and Hand Arm Vibration testing. Services are complemented by an online asset management platform called MyCalibrations. The company also supplies products including Majorlift MOT jacking beams, round slings (BS EN 1492-2), duplex web slings (BS EN 1492-1), and spare parts for various workshop equipment brands. The MyCalibrations platform serves as the central hub for managing asset certificates, inspection schedules, and engineer visits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyCalibrations: Online equipment management and asset management system that allows customers to access asset details, calibration dates, certificates, and engineer scheduling 24/7.

Products and services

• Calibration Services Mobile on-site calibration of workshop equipment including torque wrenches, airline gauges, pressure gauges, micrometers, DTI gauges, slip blocks, scales, weights, thermometers, brake testers, headlight testers, and VAS equipment, with UKAS/VOSA traceable certification for engineering companies and vehicle workshops across the UK.
• LOLER Inspections Thorough examination and inspection of lifting equipment including visual examination, functional checks, measurements of wear, non-destructive testing, and load testing with LOLER standard certification for axle stands, trolley jacks, bottle jacks, body props, safety lines, overhead gantries, tail lifts, access equipment, and eye bolts.
• Hand Arm Vibration (HAV) Testing Testing service for hand-held tools, hand-guided equipment, and ride-along equipment that determines vibration levels, exposure points per hour, time to reach exposure action values (EAV) and exposure limit values (ELV). Equipment is tagged, serial numbered, and results stored on the MyCalibrations online database.
• Servicing and Maintenance Breakdown response and repair services, preventative maintenance inspections, and bespoke inspection contracts for workshop equipment, delivered by LOLER-trained engineers with periodic mobile inspections and maintenance to reduce costly equipment downtime.
• Installation Supply and LOLER-compliant installation of workshop equipment including underground lifts, mobile lifting columns, 2 and 4 post workshop lifts, jacking equipment, MOT packages, compressor systems, and lubrication packages, including second-hand equipment supply.
• Spares Supply of spare parts for equipment maintenance and servicing from brands including Atlas Copco, Autop, Bradbury, Cartec, Hermann, HH, HPC, Nussbaum, Omitec, Ravaglioli, Samoa, Sherpa, Tecalemit, and Werther.
• Majorlift MOT Jacking Beams MOT jacking beams including Class 4 Manual and Air operated 2 Tonne variants and Class 7 Manual and Air operated 2.8 Tonne variants, supplied with a 5-year warranty, double extending top beam, and finger guards, with full installation services available.
• Lifting Slings (Round Slings and Duplex Web Slings) Polyester round slings manufactured to BS EN 1492-2 2000 standard and polyester webbing slings manufactured to BS EN 1492-1:2000 standard, both with a 7:1 safety factor. Round slings are available in capacities from 1t to 12t and lengths from 0.5m to 5m; duplex web slings are available in capacities from 1t to 12t and lengths from 2m to 6m, individually labelled for traceability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supporting over 1000 companies across the UK
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MyCalibrationscoreTechnology or IntegrationProprietary web-based asset management system developed by CESWS for customer certificate storage, equipment tracking, and compliance management. Provides 24/7 online access to asset details, calibration dates, and certification documents.
• LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership demonstrating compliance with lifting equipment industry standards. LEEA logo displayed on services page indicating active membership and adherence to industry best practices.
• Workshop Solutions LtdcoreOthersAcquired in 2012 to expand breakdown and maintenance capabilities, especially with the supply and installation of underground lifts. Expanded service offerings to include underground workshop lifts and enhanced maintenance services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Beamex Oy: Finnish-headquartered provider of calibration instruments, software, and accredited calibration services. Comparable to CESWS as a calibration-focused business with proprietary technology (software/documentation platform) that supports compliance workflows.
• Transcat: US-listed provider of accredited calibration services and test/measurement equipment distribution. Directly comparable in calibration-as-a-service model with recurring customer relationships in industrial and regulated end markets.
• Trescal Group: Global calibration services provider offering on-site and laboratory calibration across industrial sectors. Directly comparable to CESWS in core calibration services, but operates at much larger scale and across multiple geographies, positioning it as the leading roll-up acquirer in this space.

Broad incumbents

• Element Materials Technology: Global testing and calibration partner serving aerospace, transportation, and industrial sectors. Comparable to CESWS in calibration and inspection services for workshop and industrial equipment, but at significantly larger scale with laboratory-based delivery.
• SGS SA: World's largest TIC company, providing industrial calibration, inspection, and certification services. Overlaps with CESWS on calibration and compliance work but at global scale across energy, automotive, and industrial customers.
• Bureau Veritas: Global Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) conglomerate offering calibration, inspection, and compliance services across all major industries. Overlaps with CESWS in industrial calibration and equipment inspection but operates at vastly broader scale with global geographic reach.
• TÜV SÜD: International TIC service provider offering industrial inspection, calibration, and certification. Comparable to CESWS in regulated equipment testing and lifting-equipment inspection scope but operating globally with a much wider portfolio.

Others

• Norbar Torque Tools: UK-based manufacturer of torque wrenches and torque measurement equipment. Already a CESWS supplier; comparable as a precision tool/calibration equipment peer within the same UK ecosystem, though Norbar is a manufacturer while CESWS is a service provider.
• Hermann Werkstatt-Technik GmbH: German manufacturer of vehicle lifts and workshop equipment including inground lifts. Existing CESWS supplier; comparable as a workshop-equipment manufacturer whose products CESWS supplies, installs, and supports in the UK market.
• Majorlift Hydraulics: UK-based supplier of hydraulic lifting equipment including MOT jacking beams. Existing CESWS supplier and partner; comparable as an equipment manufacturer whose products CESWS calibrates, inspects, and installs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCB8cVUEqKTlXAnpj1spEWQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/cesws.co.uk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/calibration-engineering-services-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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