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Award winning Velden Engineering have an exceptional reputation for manufacturing quality precision components, gained over forty years, Striding forward towards Industry 4.0 and with smart factory monitoring plus an exciting investment programme in new technology, plant and equipment, Velden are becoming the preferred supplier of many blue chip companies and OEM's across a diverse range of industry sectors, including power distribution and generation, oil and gas, nuclear, aerospace and automotive. Velden do not simply supply components but also offer a range of value added services including, plating, painting, welding, fabrication, assembly, system builds, testing and bespoke delivery packages. We have assisted many companies achieve leaner manufacturing through outsourcing their production to us and have forged strong partnerships as a result.

KMF Group consists of manufacturing facilities in Newcastle-under-Lyme and Trencin, Slovakia. Formed in 1971, KMF is still privately owned and has grown to become one of the UK's largest and most successful sheet metal and precision engineering companies. We are committed to providing world class customer service and solutions in the field of fully integrated bespoke metal work. With sales of over £45M, 500 committed employees and 220,000 sqft of manufacturing facilities, KMF customers can be assured of a professional response, production flexibility and total quality commitment at a truly competitive cost. KMF is also passionate about apprenticeships.

Metaltech Precision, part of Expromet Technologies Group, delivers world-class CNC machining and fabrication solutions for performance-critical industries. Our 50,000 sq. ft. facility in Chard, Somerset delivers complex machined and fabricated components to the highest standards of precision, reliability and quality to industries spanning aerospace, defence, energy, rail and marine. Our extensive in-house capabilities include CNC turning, milling and five-axis machining, as well as fabrication, assembly, finishing and CMM inspection. With machining envelopes from 0.5mm to 3,000mm and overhead cranage up to 25 tonnes, we can handle everything from intricate sliding-head components up to large, heavy fabrications. We operate a culture of continuous improvement, underpinned by AS9100, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO14001 and JOSCAR accreditations. Automated processes, dedicated machining cells and a highly skilled team ensure consistency, efficiency and flexibility across ranging batch sizes and materials, including exotic alloys. Committed to sustainability, Metaltech invests in renewable energy systems such as a 600kW solar farm and biomass heating plant, alongside lean, environmentally responsible production practices. Backed by Expromet’s engineering strength and global reach, Metaltech delivers integrated, sustainable manufacturing solutions for the most demanding technical challenges.