Retrotec
New House, Northiam, Rye, TN31 6JL
About
RETROTEC LIMITED, a UK-based specialist contract manufacturer established in 1994, excels in the authentic restoration and precision engineering of historic aircraft, particularly from WWI and WWII, and vintage vehicles. Their comprehensive services include bespoke design, production, and maintenance of vintage aircraft components, supported by extensive machining facilities capable of single-run remanufacturing and large rebuild projects, utilizing sheet metal work, engine rebuilds, woodwork, and advanced CNC machining. Holding CAA approvals A8-21 for Production and Design, and A8-24 for Maintenance, Retrotec serves a global client base including private collectors, the film and TV industry, and the Ministry of Defence. Their strongest differentiator is an extensive archive of rare aviation resources, enabling unparalleled authenticity and the resolution of complex engineering challenges, as demonstrated by their work on wing spars and their partnership in The People's Mosquito project.
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RETROTEC LIMITED is a UK-based specialist contract manufacturer established in 1994, renowned for its expertise in the authentic restoration and engineering of historic aircraft, particularly from the First and Second World Wars. Their capabilities also extend to precision engineering for vintage vehicles, demonstrating a broad application of their specialized skills.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including bespoke design, production, and maintenance for vintage aircraft components. Retrotec's extensive machining facilities support both single or small-run remanufacturing and large rebuild projects, utilizing processes such as sheet metal work, engine rebuilds, woodwork, and advanced CNC machining. They cater to a diverse global client base, including private collectors, the film and TV industry, and the Ministry of Defence.
RETROTEC holds CAA approvals A8-21 for Production and Design, and A8-24 for Maintenance. A key differentiator is their extensive archive of rare aviation resources, enabling unparalleled authenticity and the resolution of complex engineering challenges. Their commitment to craftsmanship and precision is evidenced by their involvement in significant projects such as the fabrication of wing spars for iconic aircraft and their role as a main partner in The People's Mosquito project.
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CNC capability2
- Sub-process
- Milling, Turning
- In-house design
- Yes
Materials & sectors1
- Industries served
- Aerospace
Certifications & approvals2
- ISO 9001
- Held
- Primes supplied
- Rolls-Royce
Welding & fabrication2
- Fabrication offered
- Yes
- Fabrication sub-categories
- Sheet metal
Services & production1
- DFM support
- Yes
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CNC capability: Specialist categories · Named machine brands · Tier-one builder presence · CAM software · Aerospace-grade CAM · CAD software · Tolerance (typical) · Tolerance (tight) · Micro-machining · MOQ (minimum batch) · Lead time (weeks)
Materials & sectors: Materials
Certifications & approvals: ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · ITAR registered
Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · EN 1090 EXC level
Quality & traceability: NDT methods · Part marking · Process traceability · CofC offered · Cleanroom assembly · 3D scanning · Industrial CT · In-house toolroom · FAIR capability (AS9102)
Services & production: In-house finishing · Repeat orders (Kanban / VMI)