Vertex Engineering Solutions

Grantham, East Midlandsest. 2010autocraftsg.com

Syston Lane, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LY

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Autocraft Solutions Group, trading as Vertex Engineering Solutions Limited, is a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1980, specializing in engine remanufacture and assembly, niche drivetrain products, and future propulsion solutions across its four sites in the UK and Netherlands. With a large independent engine remanufacturing and assembly facility capable of producing 24,000 engines annually, 75% of which are exported globally, Autocraft offers comprehensive capabilities including new engine assembly, transmission remanufacturing, EV battery solutions (REVIVE®, OptEVizer®), machined components (cylinder heads, blocks, BIW parts), fixture design, low-volume machining, and special purpose machinery leveraging ARIA® augmented reality. Their machining expertise, utilizing state-of-the-art Heller and GROB 5-axis equipment, serves high-quality, high-accuracy markets such as aerospace, marine, niche automotive, medical, and nuclear sectors, with their Drivetrain Solutions division being a key supplier to OE manufacturers like Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo. Autocraft strongly differentiates itself through its commitment to supporting the EV transition and circular economy via Industry 4.0 solutions, delivering significant environmental benefits through remanufacturing processes that conserve CO2 and water.

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Autocraft Solutions Group, operating as Vertex Engineering Solutions Limited, is a prominent UK-based contract manufacturer with a rich history dating back to 1980. Specializing in engine remanufacture and assembly, niche drivetrain products, and future propulsion solutions, the company serves the global automotive sector and beyond. With operations across three UK sites and one in the Netherlands, Autocraft possesses significant scale, including a large independent engine remanufacturing and assembly facility capable of producing 24,000 engines annually, with 75% exported globally.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of capabilities, encompassing new engine assembly, transmission remanufacturing, and advanced EV battery solutions like remanufacturing and testing through its REVIVE® and OptEVizer® offerings. Autocraft also excels in producing machined components, including cylinder heads, blocks, and structural BIW parts, alongside fixture design and manufacture, low-volume machining, and special purpose machinery, leveraging ARIA® augmented reality technology. Their machining expertise extends to components for new powertrain and EV applications, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment such as Heller and GROB 5-axis twin pallet horizontal machining centres.

Autocraft is committed to supporting the transition to EV technologies and advancing the circular economy through Industry 4.0 solutions. Their remanufacturing processes deliver substantial environmental benefits, including significant CO2 savings and water conservation, with a high percentage of residual components recycled. The company's Vertex Engineering Solutions division in Birmingham specifically caters to high-quality, high-accuracy markets like aerospace, marine, niche automotive, medical, and nuclear sectors. Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions in Grantham is a key supplier to OE manufacturers including Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, and Volvo.

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

Materials & sectors: Materials

Certifications & approvals: ISO 9001 · ISO 14001 · AS9100 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · NADCAP · Primes supplied · ITAR registered

Welding & fabrication: Welding automation · Welding materials · Coded welding (any) · Fabrication sub-categories · 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: DFM support · In-house finishing