Frazer-Nash Manufacturing
UK low-volume precision engineering firm producing high-precision metal parts and assemblies for space, scientific and high-tech sectors, plus sanitary post-extruder systems for pet food manufacturing.
- CEO / Founder
- Paul Mortlock
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
5-axis/4-axis/3-axis CNC milling (Mazak Variaxis, Matsuura); CNC turning & mill-turn; Wire EDM (Fanuc Robocut); CMM inspection; design-for-manufacture and project management for space/science; pet food post-extruder sanitary systems (dry/wet/treats)
Technological Advantage
Integrated low-volume CNC (up to 8× 5-axis Mazak/Matsuura) plus Wire EDM and CMM inspection; Hypermill CAM; exotic materials (Ti, Ni alloys, TiAl, Al-Li); ISO 9001/14001, Cyber Essentials and JOSCAR for regulated space/science customers.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Rapid-response low-volume manufacture of high-precision metal components and assemblies with full traceability, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, Cyber Essentials and JOSCAR accreditation for aerospace/defence supply chain.
How They Differentiate
Niche low-volume, high-precision metal machining for space and scientific customers with rapid response and full material traceability; dual business line in sanitary pet-food process equipment; JOSCAR-accredited UK supplier.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Space, scientific/research and high-tech organisations needing low-volume precision mechanical parts and assemblies; pet food manufacturers needing sanitary post-extruder systems.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Space; Scientific; High-Tech; Food Manufacturing; Pet Food Production
Competitors
3D Systems (On Demand Manufacturing); Proto Labs (3D Printing Services); Materialise (Manufacturing Services)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Turnover doubled since 2010 under current MD (per company team page); active space/science customers include SSTL, Reaction Engines, RAL Space; continued OEM pet-food machinery line; plant expansion (e.g. Mazak 450 planned Jan 2026).
Major Milestones
Incorporated 27 Nov 1990 (Companies House 02562864; divested from Frazer-Nash group); Paul Mortlock MD since 2010 with doubled turnover; historical Renishaw AM 400 investment (~2019) and AS9100 certification (TCT); ISO 14001, Cyber Essentials and JOSCAR accreditations shown on current quality page; US12219982B2 extrusion system patent (2025)
Notable Customers
SSTL; Reaction Engines; RAL Space; Kwikbolt (historical AM fastener work)