Nuneaton-based Reginson Engineering (www.reginson.com) — a specialist sub-contract machinist — has invested in a batch of 10 Hyundai Wia vertical machining centres and CNC lathes from TW Ward CNC Machinery (www.wardcnc.com) to meet “soaring demand” for its aero-engine parts.

Company director Steve Hatch said that the extra capacity offered by the new machines was urgently needed. “In addition to the competitive pricing offered, all the machines were available on a very quick delivery — within three weeks.

“In business terms, therefore, the immediate availability of additional high-class yet cost-effective CNC production machines met all our needs.”

The new machines are being used to perform what Mr Hatch describes as “fairly straightforward” milling, drilling, boring and turning operations on a variety of workpieces — including elbows and T-pieces — in materials such as stainless steel and Inconel.

“Workpiece complexity aside, however, we have to ensure that every component we produce is machined to the highest levels, so we must use quality machines.”

Supplying a range of customers in sectors including military, nuclear, motor-sport, oil and gas, and rail, privately owned Reginson Engineering was established in 1995 and quickly gained a reputation for world-class machining; it now employs more than 80 people at its Nuneaton site.

The company has also established a sub-contract machining facility in Pune, India (with 45 staff), to meet the increase in orders — specifically from the aerospace sector.

With a growing focus on aerospace work, approvals were soon gained from organisations such as Rolls-Royce, Eaton and Godrej.

It now has BS EN 9100 accreditation, as well as AS9100 Rev D and Rolls-Royce (aero division) approvals, and its customers include Pattonair, Meggitt, UTC and Parker Hannifin.

Mr Hatch said: “This latest investment tranche to meet a constantly rising order book is testament to our policy of developing leading-edge manufacturing methods, alongside continual investment in new machinery and personnel.

“This helps to ensure that we remain focused on delivering quality products on time.”