Chorley-based Lyndhurst Precision Engineering (www.lyndhurst-precision.co.uk) has appointed Mark Marriner as its new managing director, following the retirement of founder Philip Sweeney.

The company specialises in customised engineering solutions based on research and development (including reverse engineering where necessary) and has ‘blue chip’ clients in key sectors, including nuclear, aerospace and defence, automotive, renewable energy, food and medical.

Mr Marriner, who joined the firm in 1988 from Leyland Trucks, said: “I am proud to be appointed managing director of a company where I have spent a significant part of my career and where the manufacturing process is at the centre of our design philosophy.

"Phil and I have seen the company grow from strength to strength, with over 40 employees and with customers as far afield as Japan and the USA.

“Lyndhurst Precision Engineering’s manufacturing expertise is recognised as world-class, reflected in our recent award of BS EN ISO9001/2015, the international quality standard.

"We specialise in manufacturing to clients’ specifications, working with our customers to use our extensive R&D experience — combined with a forward-thinking approach — to deliver flexible and innovative solutions for both simple and full-scale projects.

"In other words, we aspire to be a complete design and manufacturing company.

“Our employees are highly qualified and fully trained in the use of conventional and CNC machining, fabrication and water-jet cutting, CAD modelling and reverse engineering.

"The manufacturing team is supported by experienced designers, with expertise across a multitude of industries.”