O.L.D. Engineering Company

O.L.D. ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED, part of the Shield Group, is a prominent UK-based Tier 1 contract manufacturer with extensive experience since 1949. Operating across multiple UK sites including Leicester, Coventry, Burton Latimer, and Oldham, and with an international presence in Belgium, the group boasts a significant operational footprint exceeding 400,000 sq ft. They specialise in providing comprehensive machining and assembly solutions for demanding industries such as power generation, off-highway, construction, and automotive.

The company's core capabilities encompass the machining and assembly of cast and forged components, supported by in-house design and manufacture of jigs, fixtures, and special purpose machinery. They offer end-to-end solutions, managing material supplies, heat treatment, and protective finishing for both high and low volume, complex components. Their advanced manufacturing processes include high-pressure die casting of aluminium alloys (up to 1850 tonnes) and volume cast iron production, complemented by over 200 CNC machining centres with robotic cell integration for high-volume output.

Quality is paramount, with multiple Shield Group entities holding ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications, aiming for full IATF 16949 compliance. This commitment to quality underpins their service to diverse sectors including power generation, industrial, agriculture, construction, and automotive. The group's history of strategic acquisitions and significant sales figures demonstrate their established position as a reliable prime contractor.