G W Atkins and Sons
First Floor, One Colton Square, Leicester, LE1 1QH
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Shield Group Engineering, a family-owned UK engineering group established in 1949, operates from over 400,000 sq ft of manufacturing space across multiple UK sites and a facility in Belgium, specializing in comprehensive machining and assembly solutions for complex components. Their end-to-end capabilities include in-house design and manufacture of jigs, fixtures, and special purpose machinery, alongside an aluminium foundry offering high-pressure die casting (800-1850 tonnes) and volume cast iron machining, as well as high-precision turning and milling of castings for transmissions and gearboxes, working with Aluminium, Iron, and Steel. Serving sectors such as power generation, off-highway, automotive, and marine, Shield Group Engineering demonstrates a strong commitment to quality with IATF 16949 accreditation and ISO 14001:2015 certification. The group's proven track record of growth through strategic acquisitions and its position as a reliable Tier 1 supplier are key differentiators.
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G W ATKINS AND SONS HOLDINGS LIMITED, trading as Shield Group Engineering, is a substantial, family-owned UK engineering group established in 1949. With over 400,000 sq ft of manufacturing space across multiple UK sites and a facility in Belgium, the group specialises in comprehensive machining and assembly solutions for complex components.
Shield Group Engineering offers end-to-end component solutions, encompassing in-house design and manufacture of jigs, fixtures, and special purpose machinery, alongside its own aluminium foundry. Their capabilities include high-pressure aluminium die casting (800-1850 tonnes locking pressure), volume cast iron machining, and high-precision turning and milling of castings for transmissions and gearboxes. They work with Aluminium, Iron, and Steel, serving sectors such as power generation, off-highway, automotive, and marine.
The group demonstrates a strong commitment to quality, with many facilities operating to IATF 16949 accreditation and holding certifications including ISO 14001:2015. Shield Group Engineering has a proven track record of growth through strategic acquisitions and has previously reported significant sales figures and employee numbers, underscoring its position as a reliable Tier 1 supplier.
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CNC capability1
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
Materials & sectors2
- Materials
- Aluminium
- Industries served
- Automotive, Off-highway, Power generation, Construction
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- IATF 16949
- Held
Quality & traceability1
- In-house toolroom
- Yes
Services & production2
- DFM support
- Yes
- In-house finishing
- Anodising
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication offered · Fabrication sub-categories · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)