A.E.R. Stafford
The Avon Building Units 137-145 South Liberty Lane, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 2TL
About
Established in 1975 and operating from a 14,000 sq m facility in Cannock, Staffordshire, A.E.R. Stafford Limited is a UK-based independent contract manufacturer specializing in bespoke automotive components and NVH solutions for leading UK and European OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Their extensive manufacturing capabilities include precision CNC 5-axis cutting, thermoforming, heat sealing, die-cutting, knife cutting, lamination, coating, fabrication, and high-volume rubber and plastic moulding, working with diverse materials including foam rubbers and as an approved converter for 3M Thinsulate. A.E.R. Stafford manages the complete product development cycle from design and prototyping to full production, differentiating themselves through close client collaboration, high customer support, rapid response via resident engineers, and expertise in advising on acoustic, insulation, weight-saving, thermal efficiency, sealing, and vibration applications, while also committing to sustainable materials and waste reduction.
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A.E.R. Stafford Limited is a UK-based independent contract manufacturer established in 1975, specializing in bespoke automotive components and NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) solutions. Operating from a 14,000 square metre facility in Cannock, Staffordshire, the company employs over 125 skilled individuals and serves leading UK and European automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. Their core offerings include sealing, thermal, acoustic, and protection solutions, alongside lightweighting initiatives.
The company's manufacturing capabilities are extensive, encompassing precision CNC 5-axis cutting, thermoforming, heat sealing, die-cutting, knife cutting, lamination, coating, fabrication, and high-volume rubber and plastic moulding. They work with a wide variety of materials, including various foam rubbers and are an approved converter for 3M Thinsulate. A.E.R. Stafford manages the complete product development cycle from design and prototyping through to full production.
A.E.R. Stafford emphasizes close collaboration with clients, offering high customer support and rapid response, often through resident engineers. They leverage strong partnerships with material suppliers to provide advanced solutions and highlight their expertise in advising on applications for acoustic, insulation, weight-saving, thermal efficiency, sealing, and vibration. The company also expresses a commitment to sustainable materials and waste reduction.
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Press fleet1
- Moulding processes
- Injection moulding
Materials1
- Recycled feedstock types
- Recycled (type not stated)
Production3
- Batch tiers
- High volume, Prototype
- Handles prototypes
- Yes
- Handles volume production
- Yes
Prototyping & NPD1
- DFM support
- Yes
Certifications & accreditations1
- ISO 9001
- Held
Identity & contact1
- Industries served
- Automotive
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Press fleet: Smallest press (t) · Largest press (t) · Press count · Press brands · Large-format (≥1,000 t) · Premium press fleet · All-electric presses
Moulding capability: Process specialisms · Micro moulding capable · Min part weight (g) · Max part weight (g) · Cleanroom class · Certified cleanroom · Scientific moulding · Joining methods · Decoration · Product specialisms
Materials: Material modifiers · Recycled content offered · ESD-capable
Prototyping & NPD: Prototyping routes · Prototypes in final material · Prototyping offered · Product-design service · Mould-flow simulation
Tooling: In-house toolroom · Tool services · Tooling origin · Tool trials offered
Production: Runs 24/7 · Bridge production
Assembly & finishing: Assembly offered · Assembly capabilities
Machining: Contract machining
Quality & inspection: FAI methodology · CMM · Inspection stages · SPC / Cpk · Automated vision QC
Certifications & accreditations: ISO 14001 · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · BRCGS Packaging · AS9100 · Cyber Essentials · Food-contact compliance · UL listing · Trade bodies