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APT’s Future Looks Bright with Apprentices Like Joe

13.04.2023 - Apprenticeship | Engineering

APT Leicester invest in the next generation of manufacturing talent, delivering an intensive three year training programme at the Groby factory. Joe Ford took the opportunity, completing his apprenticeship and committing to a career as a Setter Programmer. Read more

Joe Ford trainee setter programmer

Aerospace Accredited Turned Parts to Help Pigs to Fly

22.02.2023 - APT News

APT Leicester came to the rescue of a not-for-profit animal sanctuary, manufacturing guide roller shafts for a unique and innovative pig lift. With this expert manufacturing support the herd were able to receive much-needed pedicures. Read more

Pig lift in action hooves trimming

A Year of Improvement and Growth for APT Leicester

19.12.2022 - APT News | Turned Parts

2022 was always bound to prove a challenging year, with gradual recovery from the pandemic and high levels of demand for high-quality materials. However, APT have come through the trying times, with great reason for continued confidence. Read more

Nick Baller - Managing Director at APT Leicester

Aerospace Standard for all Our Customers at No Extra Cost

30.08.2022 - Aerospace | APT News

Having diligently supplied the Aerospace industry for over 20 years, we assure all of our customers of manufacturing to the AS9100 standard. Find out about the benefits in this article. Read more

AS 9100 rev D standard ready for jet engine parts

The Complete Guide to Machining Steel

21.06.2022 - Materials | Turned Parts

APT Leicester machine all grades of stainless steel for a wide range of engineering applications. Read our guide to discover why it’s such a good material choice for mill turned parts. Read more

Valve - Stainless Steel | Oil & Gas

Dedicated Account Support Provided

12.04.2022 - APT News

Having worked for APT Leicester since 2006, Account Supervisor Karen Walker deserves plenty of credit. Read all about her vital work. Read more

Karen Walker - Account Supervisor at APT Leicester

Flexible and Eco-Friendly Delivery Services

22.02.2022 - Environment | Turned Parts

Aiming for the highest levels of satisfaction, APT Leicester offer adaptable and eco-friendly delivery services. Find out about the special measures that we take for the safe and efficient delivery of your mill turned parts. Read more

Recyclable and biodegradable trays

2021 - The Year in Review

17.12.2021 - APT News | Turned Parts

It’s been an eventful year for APT, with supply challenges having been overcome and training opportunities taken. Check out our reflections on the last 12 months and encouraging predictions for 2022. Read more

Nick Baller - Managing Director at APT Leicester

A Smooth Production Flow Makes for Consistent Turned Parts

15.10.2021 - Engineering | Turned Parts

Investing in the best machinery and cutting edge technology makes no difference to your production flow without an experienced team to make it all work. With 30 years of experience, Andy Stone, Production Manager at APT Leicester, knows just how important it is to bring all three together. Read more

Live automation machining control screen

Product Assembly to Blanket Orders Turned Parts Service

20.09.2021 - Assembly | Turned Parts

At APT we value service as much as the quality turned parts we manufacture. That’s why we offer a bespoke product assembly service in a dedicated area of our factory and blanket orders to make partnerships with clients run as smoothly as possible. Read more

Apprentice Adam assembling components at APT