Ford Aerospace are specialists in machined aerospace components.

Specialising in low volume, high quality products, we use our expansive in-house, value-added processes and employ state-of-the-art production technologies to optimising product quality and consistency.

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Since 1910 our brand has been associated with exceptional levels of service.

Ford Aerospace is a trusted supplier of Precision, Mission-Critical Components for the most respected companies in the aerospace, defence, astronautical, automotive, industrial and other high-tech industries.

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Quality products delivered first time right and on-time to our valued partners.

Our portfolio includes surface and edge-bonded parts, in metallic and non-metallic materials, with a fully customisable service in thickness and number of laminations.

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Ford Aerospace is a member of the SPIROL group.

A global leader, SPIROL produces over 2 billion components a year, including engineered fasteners, disc springs, shims, fastener installation machines and parts feeding equipment.

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For Aerospace

Ford Aerospace is a trusted supplier of Precision Shims and Machined Aerospace Components to the world’s most respected OEMs.

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For Industry

Ford Aerospace offers both make-to-print and industry standard products to suit our varied commercial and market sector requirements.

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Products

Ford Aerospace is ITAR registered and an AS9100 Rev D accredited manufacturer and supplier of Precision Machined, Laminated and Charted Shim products.

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Worldwide supplier of shims

Ford Aerospace has world leading skills in gap management. We also have our own trademarked range Charted Fit, Adjustable and Peelable Laminate Shim stock products.

Our Precision Laminated products are specified to AMS-DTL-22499, AMS 4013, CMS-MT-301 and LN29557 standards.

Offering a range of advantages including dimensional accuracy, reduced waste, and inventory optimisation.

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Sustainability

In keeping with our mission, ethos and company values, Ford Aerospace is committed to achieving the best sustainability and environmental practices throughout its entire operations. We are mindful of our responsibilities as a business, both in a local and global capacity. That is why we are working to support the United Nations’ 17 sustainable development goals.

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Dedicated to Supporting the Next Generation

Ford Aerospace has its own Apprenticeship Academy. Established in partnership with industry and further education, it has helped hundreds of young people to start successful careers.

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Production Engineer Marc Clifford and CNC Turner Matthew Reilly

Chloe Wells maintenance apprentice (left) with Karl Dambers and Emma Lewell MP

LtoR Mark Handysides with apprentices Matthew Chiriac and Harvey Guy

Apprentices Harpreet Singh and Joe Baker at the 2025 ADS Annual Parliamentary Reception

Team Shot — Ford Aerospace Engineering Team LtoR - Karl Dambers, Nakul Narasimha Murthy, Steve Gateshill, Marc Clifford

CNC Milled and Turned Components

Ford Aerospace has the latest CNC Milling and Turning technology in-house to allow complex components to be produced.

Pressed Parts

Ranging from simple washers and spacers to gaskets and core plugs, through to high volume double die production of aerospace standard components.

Precision Shims

Ford Aerospace has world-leading skills in gap management and its own trademarked range of Adjustable and Peelable Laminate Shim Stock products.

Precision Machined Components

Ford Aerospace manufactures Precision Mission Critical Components and Legacy Spares for the world’s leading OEMs.

“Ford Aerospace’s attention to detail is outstanding. Irrespective of the size of the order, they handle everything with care and provide great value. From quotations to delivery dates, they have everything covered. Always supportive, they are excellent problem solvers, working with us to ensure we get the solutions we need.”

Buyer Tier 1, Aerospace Customer