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Andy Mears, 25 Years with APT Leicester

06.03.2019 - APT News

We want to acknowledge the long service of Andy, team leader of our sliding head section. He has been with us since the early 90s and we thank him for all his hard work over the years, read his full story. Read more

Andy Mears APT Leicester setter programmer team leader

APT’s Exceptional Precision Turned Parts Capabilities

15.01.2019 - Turned Parts

Globally respected for our excellent expertise, we’re continually investing in tooling and equipment in a bid to improve our production methods. Supported by an ongoing tooling maintenance program, our 24/7 lights-out capability allows us to work on the production of our parts through the night, improving our productivity. Find out how APT can help you. Read more

APT precision turned parts capabilities

What a Fantastic Year it’s Been for APT

11.12.2018 - APT News

As 2018 draws to a close, APT look back on another successful year. As exciting investments were made in the latest machines, we increased productivity and improved our capabilities, allowing us to acquire new customers and therefore, invigorating projects. Here’s what we have achieved throughout 2018. Read more

Nick Baller - Managing Director at APT Leicester

APT’s First-Class CNC Milling Capabilities

18.07.2018 - CNC Milling

Respected worldwide for our expertise, APT exports CNC milled parts across the globe. We work with an extensive range of materials and have the knowledge to advise customers on the best design and grade of materials for their components. Find out how APT can help you. Read more

CNC Milled Security Components

APT’s Expertise to the Rescue

18.04.2018 - APT News | Turned Parts

APT has over 60 years’ experience in manufacturing precision turned and CNC machined parts. Last year we were approached to help solve manufacturing and delivery issues a new customer was persistently having – and we did. Read more

Turned part in copper for BH Tungsten Grinders

Subcontract Machining in Britain – With APT it’s Worth it

19.03.2018 - CNC Milling | Turned Parts

Competitive pricing, outstanding quality and guaranteed delivery. Choosing to re-shore your subcontract machining to APT is a no-brainer. This is why. Read more

APT Leicester factory building sign in Groby

APT is a British Global Aerospace Supplier

12.02.2018 - Aerospace | Export

APT has been supplying to the global aerospace industry for over 15 years. Trusted for our precision and expertise, we are able to export British made quality components worldwide. Here’s how we have built our reputation. Read more

Aerospace turned parts for export

Lights, Camera, Action! No Job is too Small for APT

15.01.2018 - Leisure & Sports | Turned Parts

APT was approached by a world-renowned manufacturer of cinematographic lenses. They needed a tiny precision turned brass rivet to fit in their ultra-high end movie camera lenses. Find out how we did it. Read more

Brass turned parts for a world-renowned manufacturer of cinematographic lenses

APT is Supporting Tomorrow’s Brightest Aerospace Engineers

14.12.2017 - Aerospace | Apprenticeship

Helping to build the strong future of engineering talent in the UK is important to us at APT. We have run a comprehensive apprenticeship scheme for many years is designed to teach students about all aspects of our expertise. Read more

Apprentice Sam deep hole drilling parts on BNC lathe

Caring for the Environment and our Recycling Strategy

12.08.2017 - APT News | Environment

With a finite amount of minerals and raw materials on our planet, at APT we believe it is our responsibility to recycle and reuse where we can. Find out what we have achieved so far. Read more

APT Leicester recycling strategy caring for the environment