Colson X-Cel Competitors

Mini Gears is a privately owned subcontract engineering company based in Stockport, near Manchester, supplying to a wide range of industries on a global basis. We have a large a 35,000 sq.ft. (3252m2) factory and over 100 machines and 80 staff dedicated to machining our customers’ components. Traditionally a specialist gear manufacturing company we have expanded our machining capabilities to diversify into new high end markets and now, in addition to commercial gears and racks we manufacture many types of high precision machined components and high quality gears.

Founded in 1855, Currie & Warner is a UK precision manufacturer specialising in multi-spindle and CNC turning of brass and lead-free brass parts from 10mm to 57mm diameter. We support OEM engineers and procurement teams operating in: • HVAC & heating controls • Fluid control & pneumatics • Electrical & cable management • Gas control systems • Automotive & specialist industrial applications Our core capabilities: • High-volume brass and lead-free brass turning • Multi-spindle production for long-running programmes • CNC turning for complex geometries • JIT stockholding and scheduled call-off supply • APQP, PFMEA and SPC-led quality control • Assembly-line delivery integration By manufacturing at scale and holding stock ahead of demand, we provide supply stability, cost control and reduced operational risk for production environments. With over 170 years of engineering heritage, we combine process discipline with modern manufacturing control to deliver precision components that perform at volume. We work as long-term manufacturing partners, supporting supply resilience, material transitions and production continuity for global OEMs.

We are a precision machining & engineering company based in Barnstaple, North Devon who provide quality, yet affordable machined parts for local businesses and nationwide subcontract requirements.