Universal Tool & Production

Here at Universal Tool & Production (UTP), we take great pride in our ability to serve the needs of some of the most exacting companies in the world. Our customers operate in sectors where reliability and sustainability are of the utmost importance, including energy, travel, and security. We are committed to exceeding customer expectations and pushing the boundaries of quality and workmanship in the components we manufacture.

Our management team, led by Alan Knox, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a focus on customer-centric service, we strive to deliver projects on time, on budget, and to the highest possible standards. Our skilled personnel are the backbone of our operations, with many being long-serving and having benefited from our excellent apprenticeship and training programme.

What We Do

UTP specialises in supplying best-in-class precision engineering for complex components to customers around the world. Our core competencies are in the provision of Milling, Turning, and Grinding services, but we also excel in managing special projects from design through to completion. With a strong focus on R&D, we have been able to support clients in whatever sector they operate in, enabling best-in-class components to be developed and manufactured.

Our experienced engineers are able to advise and carry concepts through to delivery, providing expertise in designing components, choosing fit-for-purpose materials, and delivering high-quality products on budget and on time. We are committed to quality and workmanship, with our engineers manufacturing to the tightest possible tolerances and in temperature-controlled conditions.

At UTP, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence, as evidenced by our adherence to the AS9100 Quality Standard. Our new, purpose-built manufacturing centre is a testament to our commitment to providing the highest possible standards and ensuring our skilled personnel have access to modern machinery and excellent working conditions.

Global Reach

UTP-manufactured products are used around the world in some of the most extreme conditions, where high-precision reliability is critical to success. We understand the importance of meeting our customers where they are and providing them with the right product, in the right place, at the right time. We have a proven track record of delivering precision-engineered components that exceed customer expectations.

Company History

Universal Tool & Production Company was founded in 1952 as a toolmaking company. It evolved into a production company in the early seventies and by the end of the seventies had ceased commercial toolmaking. Since then, the company has developed an excellent reputation in precision engineering, with a focus on complex components manufactured to the highest possible quality.

At UTP, we are committed to engineering excellence, delivering outstanding customer service, and ensuring product integrity. We specialise in Production, Prototype, and Pre-Production Projects, providing excellence, on budget, on time, every time. With a focus on sustainability and compliance, we are proud to serve the needs of the world's most exacting companies in the energy, travel, and security sectors.