Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Precision Engineering in Lancaster Since 1968
Established in 1968, Huddleston A E has built a reputation for precision engineering and fabrication services tailored to diverse industries. Our expertise spans from designing and manufacturing complete machines to repairing agricultural equipment, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. With over five decades of experience, we specialise in transforming engineering drawings, sketches, or verbal concepts into durable solutions. Under John Huddleston's leadership since 2003, we've expanded our capabilities through investment in advanced machinery and aerospace-grade expertise. Our services cater to sectors including academia, environmental agencies, and high-performance automotive clients, working with materials ranging from mild steel to plastics.We maintain rigorous quality standards as an approved supplier for Gates hydraulic components, offering bespoke hose assemblies and PTO shaft repairs. Our workshops in Quernmore, Lancaster, support projects from small-scale components to multi-ton machinery. Committed to innovation, we bridge creative problem-solving with technical excellence, serving both local and national clients. This legacy of adaptability ensures we meet evolving industry demands while upholding Fred Huddleston's founding principles of reliability and craftsmanship.
Services
CNC Turning & Milling
Conventional Machining
MIG & TIG Welding
Hydraulic Hose Assemblies
PTO Shaft Repairs
Engineering Drawings
Agricultural Equipment Repair
Component Manufacturing
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer 55+ years of engineering experience since 1968
- Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with aerospace-grade expertise
- We provide complete solutions from concept to manufacture
- Our workshops handle projects from tiny assemblies to multi-ton machinery
- We are approved suppliers for Gates hydraulic components
Services
CNC Machining
Our CNC turning and milling services produce high-precision components using advanced machinery. We work with metals and plastics to create complex parts for industrial and agricultural applications. With in-house capabilities since 2003, we ensure tight tolerances and consistent quality for both prototyping and production runs.
Hydraulic Systems
As approved Gates hydraulic hose suppliers, we fabricate custom hose assemblies with BSP, JIC, and metric fittings. Our services include pressure washer hose replacements and hydraulic motor installations, supporting agricultural and industrial equipment with reliable fluid power systems.
Agricultural Engineering
Specialising in agricultural machinery repair and fabrication since 1968, we restore and enhance farming equipment using traditional engineering methods combined with modern techniques. Our services cover everything from PTO shaft repairs to complete machine rebuilds for lasting durability in demanding environments.
Engineering Drawings
We create detailed engineering drawings using AutoCAD and SolidWorks software. Our team transforms conceptual sketches or verbal descriptions into precise technical specifications, ensuring accurate manufacturing of custom components and machinery for diverse industry applications.
Metal Fabrication
Our MIG and TIG welding capabilities handle mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium projects. From structural components to precision assemblies, we deliver durable welded solutions for industrial machinery and agricultural equipment using materials matched to operational requirements.
People
Fred Huddleston
Founder
Established the business in 1968 as an agricultural engineering specialist. Developed innovative drainage machinery and transitioned the company towards precision engineering through creative problem-solving and hands-on expertise.
John Huddleston
Managing Director
Took over in 2003, bringing aerospace engineering expertise and a mechanical engineering degree. Expanded services through workshop modernisation and introduced CNC capabilities while maintaining traditional engineering values established by his father.
Questions
What engineering services do you offer?
We provide CNC machining, welding, hydraulic systems, agricultural equipment repair, engineering drawings, and custom component manufacturing for industrial and agricultural sectors.
How long have you operated in Lancaster?
We've served Lancaster and surrounding areas since 1968 from our Quernmore-based workshops, combining five decades of local engineering knowledge with modern techniques.
What materials do you work with?
Our workshops handle mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, and plastics for diverse applications ranging from agricultural machinery to precision industrial components.
Which industries do you serve?
We support academia (Lancaster University), environmental agencies, agricultural businesses, performance automotive clients, and general engineering sectors with tailored solutions.
