Kenard Engineering Company

Green Street, Green Road, Dartford, DA1 1QE

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Kenard Engineering Group is a UK-based contract manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, operating from two facilities in Dartford and Tewkesbury, offering comprehensive subcontract manufacturing from prototyping to full product lifecycle management. They specialize in precision engineering and CNC machining, utilizing multi-axis and 5-axis milling and turning, prismatic machining, and EDM wire erosion, supported by in-house assembly and finishing, and working with materials from Aluminium Alloy to exotic alloys like Hastelloy. Serving demanding sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Medical, and Motorsport, Kenard holds key certifications such as AS9100 Rev D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015 across both sites, with NADCAP Nonconventional Machining at Dartford. As a tier one and preferred supplier to OEMs, their strongest differentiator lies in their proven track record of competing globally on complex, close-tolerance machined critical components and offering NPI services to minimize time to market.

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Kenard Engineering Group is a leading UK-based contract manufacturer with over 50 years of experience, operating from two strategically located facilities in Dartford, Kent, and Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. The company provides comprehensive subcontract manufacturing solutions, from initial prototyping through to full product lifecycle management, positioning itself as a significant player in the precision engineering and CNC machining market.

Their extensive capabilities include multi-axis and 5-axis CNC milling and turning, prismatic machining, and EDM wire erosion, all supported by in-house assembly and finishing. Kenard works with a diverse range of materials, including standard and exotic alloys such as Aluminium Alloy, Stainless Steels, Titanium, Magnesium, Iconel, Super Duplex, and Hastelloy. These advanced manufacturing processes and material expertise enable them to serve demanding sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, Communications, Medical, and Motorsport.

Kenard holds a strong portfolio of certifications, including AS9100 Rev D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015 across both sites, and ISO 14001 at their Dartford facility, which also boasts NADCAP Nonconventional Machining certifications. The group is a tier one and preferred supplier to prestigious OEMs, demonstrating a proven track record of competing globally. They focus on complex, close-tolerance machined critical components and offer New Product Introduction (NPI) services to minimise time to market, underpinned by over 50 years of experience and a commitment to continuous professional development.

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Tier-one builder presence

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ISO 9001
ISO 14001
AS9100

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NDT methods
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DFM support
In-house finishing
Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)
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CNC capability: 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 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level

Quality & traceability: CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)