Business Details
43 Years
experience
Precision Engineering Services in Tewkesbury
Established in 1983, K White Engineering is a family-run engineering workshop renowned for manufacturing high-quality mechanical seals, precision components, and bespoke engineering solutions. Our expertise spans aerospace, defence, oil & gas, and automotive industries, supported by advanced CNC machinery and traditional manual techniques. ISO 9001 accredited, we maintain rigorous quality control through a fully equipped inspection department and calibrated systems. Our team prioritises customer collaboration, offering tailored design, development, and engraving services while adhering to strict tolerances of 5 microns.With over 40 years of operational history, we combine generational knowledge with modern technology to deliver precision-engineered products. Our commitment to transparency ensures clients receive honest assessments of feasibility and timelines. Located in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, we serve both one-off prototypes and large-scale batch production with equal dedication to excellence.
Services
Precision Mechanical Components
CNC Milling & Turning
Design & Development
Computerised Engraving
Manual Turning
Milling & Drilling
Plating
Polishing & Burnishing
Heat Treatment
Tool Making
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- Over 40 years of precision engineering expertise since 1983
- ISO 9001 accredited quality management systems
- Family-owned business with generational technical knowledge
- Advanced CNC and traditional manual machining capabilities
- Responsive service for prototypes to large-scale production
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
Services
Precision Mechanical Components
Manufacture of high-precision mechanical seals for aerospace, defence, and oil & gas industries. Components meet 5-micron tolerances using CNC and manual machining. ISO 9001 quality assurance ensures reliability for critical applications.
CNC Milling & Turning
Advanced CNC milling and turning services using Hitachi Seiki and Hardinge Cobra machines. Capable of producing single prototypes or batch runs up to 1,000+ units with consistent precision.
Computerised Engraving
Computerised flatbed engraving for identification plates, trophies, and serial number marking. Specialises in durable, high-precision engraving on metal components for industrial applications.
Design & Development
Collaborative design service from specification review to CAD drawings and CNC programming. Tailored to client requirements for custom mechanical components and seals.
Manual Machining
Manual turning, milling, and drilling services complementing CNC capabilities. Handles specialist requests and legacy component reproduction using conventional machinery.
People
Keith White
Founder
Founded K White Engineering in 1983 using a Herbert No. 4 Senior lathe. Established the company's reputation for precision engineering before passing leadership to his son Wesley in 2017.
Wesley White
Owner & Manager
Continues family tradition since 2017, combining modern CNC expertise with traditional engineering values. Focuses on maintaining ISO 9001 standards and expanding aerospace/defence sector partnerships.
Questions
What industries do you serve?
We specialise in aerospace, Ministry of Defence, oil & gas, and automotive sectors requiring precision-engineered mechanical seals and components.
What materials do you work with?
We handle titanium, stainless steel, aluminium, Colsibro bronze, and other metals for mechanical seals and engineered components.
Are you ISO 9001 certified?
Yes, we have held ISO 9001 accreditation since 2015 with annual calibration to BS EN 9001 standards.
Can you handle large production runs?
Our CNC capabilities support batch production from single prototypes to 1,000+ unit runs with consistent quality.
Do you offer design assistance?
Yes, we provide full design and development services including CAD drawings and CNC file preparation.
