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Kingston Engineering was established in 1919 in Hull, based in East Yorkshire. To this very day, our roots are still firmly based here. Our business has seen huge changes, through time, not only in the engineering industry itself but how the world at large has evolved. If we look back through the decades, we can … Read more

In the early part of 2023 we invested in a Cylindrical Grinding Machine. This is part of our ongoing programme to increase our machine capacity and capabilities. Our new Cylindrical Grinding Machine has been a very welcome addition on our factory floor.  This machine achieves extremely high tolerances, needed by cylindrical surfaces and ensures optimum … Read more

The early part of 2023 saw us welcome another two new apprentices to the Kingston Engineering team. Through our Apprenticeship programme, we’re nurturing the next generation of engineering talent. We support and encourage our apprentices to develop through continuous learning, and giving them the knowledge and experience to progress. Our new apprentices, Tom and Jack are gaining invaluable experience and have already … Read more

It’s exciting times here at Kingston Engineering as we continue to invest in state of the art machining technology and facilities.  Another very recent addition on Kingston Engineering’s factory floor is our VESTA -1000 + 4th Axis Machining Centre. Precision engineered for high quality performance, this machine enables us to produce complex components produced to … Read more

The precision components we manufacture play a critical role in many varied industry applications right across the globe. Our expertise in machining high specification materials was called upon for a water treatment facility, based in Dubai. The requirement was forbespoke components to be produced to exacting tolerances that would provide maximum corrosion resistance and strength. … Read more

We are dedicated to minimising our impact on the environment, with sustainability integral to all aspects of our business. Our aim is to lead with good sustainability practice by managing and reducing our environmental impact. We actively minimise manufacturing waste. With regular recycling, we have adopted a positive approach to preserving resources and have also … Read more

Throughout the pandemic, we worked in close partnership with our customers on many key projects for both the UK and overseas markets. Many of these projects had critical speed to market deadlines associated with the pandemic itself. Kingston Engineering manufactured a shaft system for a major pharmaceutical company, for use within the manufacturing process of … Read more

There can be no more demanding use for power screw than a jet fighter, where Kingston Engineering products are specified. One example, the Gripen, is a supersonic multi-role/swing-role fighter in service with the Sweddish Air Force since 1997, which will also equip the South African, Hungarian and Czech Air Forces. Kingston Engineering Co (Hull) Ltd. … Read more

As part of our focus on continuous improvement, efficiency and optimisation of our production processes, Kingston Engineering have invested in the purchase of a top class machine tool from Leistritz, a brand well known world wide. Leistritz from Nuremburg Germany (www.leistritz.com) is the international leader in the high speed production of internal and external threads … Read more

A significant addition to our Inspection department for measuring the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. This machine is controlled by an operator and measurements are defined by a probe attached to the third moving axis of the machine. The software allows for printed inspection reports or First Article Inspection Reports. The machine is ideal … Read more