Kenard Engineering (Tewkesbury)

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KENARD ENGINEERING (TEWKESBURY) LIMITED is a UK contract manufacturer established in 1953, operating from two facilities in Dartford and Tewkesbury, offering comprehensive subcontract manufacturing from prototyping to full product lifecycle management. Their core expertise is in precision engineering and advanced CNC machining, including multi-axis milling, turning, 5-axis machining, prismatic machining, and EDM wire erosion, working with a diverse range of materials from standard to exotic alloys like Titanium, Iconel, and Hastelloy. Serving demanding sectors such as Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, and Medical, Kenard holds critical certifications including AS9100 Rev D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015 across both sites, with Dartford also holding ISO 14001 and NADCAP Nonconventional Machining, and both sites being Cyber Essentials accredited. As a tier one supplier to the aerospace industry with approvals like GE Aviation Approved Supplier, Kenard's strongest differentiator is their ability to handle complex, close-tolerance machined critical components.

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KENARD ENGINEERING (TEWKESBURY) LIMITED is a well-established UK contract manufacturer with a rich history dating back to 1953. Operating from two strategically located facilities in Dartford and Tewkesbury, the company provides comprehensive subcontract manufacturing solutions, supporting clients from initial prototyping through to full product lifecycle management. This dual-site operation allows Kenard to offer a broad range of services and maintain a significant presence within the UK manufacturing landscape.

The company's core expertise lies in precision engineering and advanced CNC machining, encompassing multi-axis milling and turning, 5-axis machining, prismatic machining, and EDM wire erosion. Kenard works with a diverse array of materials, including standard and exotic alloys such as Aluminium Alloy, Stainless Steels, Titanium, Magnesium, Iconel, Super Duplex, and Hastelloy. These capabilities enable them to serve demanding sectors including Aerospace, Defence, Oil & Gas, OEM, Communications, Medical, and Motorsport.

Kenard Engineering Group holds critical industry certifications, including AS9100 Rev D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015 across both sites. The Dartford facility further boasts ISO 14001 and NADCAP Nonconventional Machining certifications, with both sites being Cyber Essentials accredited. As a tier one supplier to the aerospace industry, they possess approvals such as GE Aviation Approved Supplier, underscoring their commitment to quality and their ability to handle complex, close-tolerance machined critical components.

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ISO 9001
ISO 14001
AS9100
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CNC capability: CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · In-house design · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)

Certifications & approvals: ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · ITAR registered

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

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