Modern Precision Engineering was founded in Jan 1990, by partners Cecil and Alan Blackburn.

The main activities of the business at the outset were to manufacture, Jigs and Fixtures, Machined Parts and Spares.

After 5 years trading the company moved to it's current 8500sq premises on Newton Aycliffe Industrial Park. The move was to enable the company to become more involved in the area of special purpose machine building.

The company has since found a niche in the market for producing stand alone units used in automation, semi-automation, and testing.

A steady growth in this area as been achieved since then and as a result, Modern Precision Engineering has recently opened a specific CAD design centre to support its machine building activities.

Company growth has been achieved due to the skill and flexibility of all the companies staff, with a constant eye on the quality and aesthetics of our products.



Total customer satisfaction.

Consistent improvements in service and quality.

To increase customer confidence, in all areas of business.

The main objective of the business is to be a first class manufacturing company.



All members of staff at Modern Precision Engineering are key members of staff. Listed below are the supervisory and departmental staff.

Alan Blackburn; Partner in charge of manufacturing.

Cecil Blackburn; Partner in charge of company finances.

Stephen Blades; Workshop Manager.