Our Member Companies

The AACE group is an agile and trusted technical services solutions provider with a strong heritage in the Aviation sector. We specialise in delivering airworthiness system safety engineering, logistics and operational support assurance to both the public and private sectors. Our company has a huge breadth and depth of expertise in dealing with the UK MOD.  We are based in Bristol, close to the DE&S HQ at Abbey Wood, and have an excellent reputation within that organisation. Through our 40 employees and network of associates we are able to place technical and programme expertise quickly into roles and tasks to add specific capacity or capability. Please find more details at our website http://www.aace.co.uk/ 

Capabilities include: Integrated Logistic Support, Safety, Airworthiness, Compliance, Certification, Quality Management Systems, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Accreditation, Training, Human Factors and Error Management, Technical Publications, Technical Documentation, Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, Business Resiliance, IT service provider.Cyber Essentials Plus, General Data Protection Regulation, Programme MAnaggement, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Goal Structuring Notation, Safety MAnagement, Defence Standard Approach for Training, Quality Assurance.

The origins of ABP go back to 1966 when we were primarily a contractor to the UK Ministry of Defence. Since then, ABP has grown considerably and established a strong international reputation as innovators in product design, manufacturing and engineering. Initially, we were known as AB Precision (Poole) Ltd – which is still our registered trading name – but we prefer it if you call us ABP.

Today, our teams work around the world to deliver expertise in special purpose Automation, postal mechanisation, explosive ordnance disposal, specialist military products, product design, value engineering and general handling systems.

What makes us special?

• Our combined in-house expertise in Automation, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Handling, Special Products and Spares Supply and Defence Equipment Support provides an unrivalled one-stop engineering solution our customers can depend on
• Our project management experience enables us to deliver consistently exceptional results for customers of every size
• We have developed a class leading product range; our expertise in Explosive Ordnance Disposal and military equipment sets the standard by which others are judged
• The unique structure in place at ABP with its opportunities for team cross-collaboration enables us to guarantee our customers that we will deliver – on time, every time
• Quality is at the heart of every customer solution we undertake. We design and manufacture a range of products to ISO 9001
• The ABP blend of experience, expertise and resources enables us to tailor solutions to the precise needs of our customers
• We run extensive customer support programmes, collaborating with your team to ensure technologies work for you as quickly as possible

The Abbey Grey Group (AGG) is a leading specialist security Group. AGG offers a plethora of security services under a one stop turnkey solution service. AGG excells in the development of international businesses around the world and aims to facilitate the identification and understanding of the risks specific to a client, its location and its operations. Mitigating the risks at the outset will protect the operations, ensure reputation and fulfill duty of care criteria, all of which will ultimately contribute to increasing profitability and operational success.

Headquartered in London, AGG and fully operational in most countries. AGG is able to report in most languages and has established, strong connections with international corporate organisations, Governments and various national security services. Our objective is to always seek and secure the most competitive of advantages for clients in all their dealings, no matter where in the world those advantages may be found. We specialise in providing worldwide Security Consultancy, Physical Pen Testing, Training and Technical solutions.

Abbott Risk Consulting (ARC) Ltd is an independent consultancy leading the field in the provision of consulting services and resource solutions to the Defence, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Marine and Medical Devices sectors. From offices in the UK and Australia we support clients and projects globally. Our flexible and innovative approach allows us to deliver the highest quality services to major international corporations, government bodies and small to medium sized enterprises alike.

The aerospace and defense industry is looking to acquire speed, flexibility and precision. As deregulation, globalization and military transformation create a new set of industry challenges, Accenture enables aerospace and defense companies to improve performance through our tailored solutions. We combine decades of experience in the aerospace and defense industry with extensive cross-industry solutions and IT skills to help clients become high performance businesses.

Accenture is one of the world’s leading organizations providing management consulting, technology and outsourcing services, with approximately 289,000 employees; offices and operations in more than 200 cities in 56 countries; and net revenues of $28.6 billion for fiscal 2013.

Our four growth platforms—Accenture Strategy, Accenture Digital, Accenture Technology, Accenture Operations—are the innovation engines through which we build world-class skills and capabilities; develop knowledge capital; and create, acquire and manage key assets central to the development of integrated services and solutions for our clients.

Manufacturing, Logistics & Supply Chain Software.

ERP Systems, MRP Systems, WMS Systems, Production Planning and Scheduling Software.

Specialising in production software, we write, own, develop and customise software for UK SME manufacturing and logistics with four core products:

FactoryMaster MRP - rapid deployment MRP system with traceability and cost control for precision engineers

Access ERP - full ERP suite for complex production environments

Delta WMS - warehouse management enabling compliance and logistics control 

Orchestrate - production control and scheduling, scenario planning, what-if analysis built for aerospace and automotive 

Accrofab manufacture precision engineered parts for aerospace customers. Precision fabrication and machining are core skills. Accrofab also offers a range of Nadcap accredited processes including vacuum heat treatment and aerospace standard laser profiling.

Now in our 41st year, customers rely on Accrofab as a strategic supplier on major aero-engine programmes and other high integrity end uses.

Our quality and delivery performance is class-leading, reducing risk for our customers. Accrofab also works with aerospace customers at the design stage to help reduce costs.

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ACLAS Technics Ltd offers structural component support and other specialist Aviation services for multiple aircraft types, including ATR42/72, B737, B757, CASA295, RJ146 and A320 series.

The company is committed to providing the best quality solutions possible, tailored specifically for each individual client.

Aczel & Co is a management consultancy with a difference. Using an innotative consulting operating model of deploying subject matter experts, aczel&co deliver long lasting substainable change and real business benefits for high-technology companies.

Working as a trusted partner alongside clients, we se;lect the best individuals for specific activities from a pool of highly qualified, experienced motivated individuals.

Ad Astra (UK) Ltd is a business development and marketing company that has JOSCAR accreditation and consists of two brands. 

BiD Masters is focussed on providing specialist advice, support and training on winning business through competitive tendering. Our clients are mostly from the defence, aviation, maritime, transport and infrastructure sectors. 

Adastra Marketing provides full-service marketing support. In addition to supporting BiD Masters’ clients, it specialises in serving the burgeoning financial technology and payments industry. 

Our core team has skills that are deployed across the company as a whole, whilst others are specialists within specific fields. Our skillset includes capture planning, bid management, copywriting, editing, reviewing, graphic design, reprographics, AWARD^© advice, branding, marketing, PR, facilitation, coordination, and training. We operate in a flexible manner to ensure we deliver cost-effective and dependable support.

We have developed a proven methodolgy for creating compelling proposals, called REWARD^©, which has clear principles for success, but is tailorable to individual clients' policies and procedures.

We are proud to support our global clients, who either retain our services or commission us on a regular basis. This demonstrates the trust and value our clients place in the Ad Astra family.  

Adams Electronics was established in 1965 and is a market leader in the field of designing and manufacturing highly specialised hand-held metal detection equipment. The company is highly responsive to the varying needs of its customers by continuously producing innovative new ideas with technology and products. This is reflected in the consistent quality and performance of its products, in all working conditions and environments, together with its unsurpassed customer service.

ADEPT-NX Ltd is a portfolio company able to provide the services of non-executive directors to SME businesses looking to develop in the Aerospace and Defence sectors. Operating Boards find it invaluable to have the assistance of an experienced non-exec with the ability to offer objectivity and provide a different perspective on all aspects of their business. In addition ADEPT- NX Ltd can undertake projects such as market research, strategies for sales and business expansion and drive strategy implementation. Dick Martin, ADEPT-NX's MD has over 25 years experience in the A&D industry at board level and is a member of the Aerospace Members Committee, SC21 Steering Group, AGP Supply Chain Working Group, Finance Forum, and the Skills and Job Retention Group Governance Board (SJRG). He is a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) and is a Chartered Director.

ADI American Distributors has over 30 years experience providing electronic components and logistics solutions for the aerospace, medical, industrial, and marine industries. We stock millions of electronic components that can be shipped from any of our locations on three continents. We specialize in low-volume, high-reliability, and high-mix contract manufacturing services and deliver high-quality products on time to anywhere in the world. Our unique supply chain partnerships allow us to fulfill small orders and build legacy products so our customers can easily maintain reliable production schedules, systems, and component inventories from a single vendor.

We are committed to rigorous compliance, safeguarding industry standards, and maintaining all certifications and recordkeeping with absolute integrity. Our discriminating accuracy and attention to detail guarantee that we can respond to compliance issues easily with 100% traceability. With a 99% OTD rate, complete satisfaction and accountability are always our top priority.

ADS is the Premier Trade Organisation for all companies operating  in the UK Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space sectors.  Farnborough International Limited (FIL) which runs the Farnborough International Airshow, is a wholly owned subsidiary. 

The industries represented by ADS are vital to the UK economy and are major drivers of growth and prosperity. The sector activities within ADS are designed to respond to the priority needs indicated by Members. It is also important to bring the sectors into focus for senior policy makers. The following priority objectives are designed to give focus to the work ADS undertakes:

• Improve the image and profile of our industries
• Influence the policy debates of most importance to our industries
• Support UK manufacturing and our industries’ supply chains
• Encourage investment in technology and innovation
• Support business development opportunities nationally and in priority international markets

• Increase Members value

World leaders in the devlopment and use of 3D laser scanning for policing, security and defence applications.

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Advanced Systems Understanding (AsystsU) Ltd is a specialist Model Driven Systems Engineering and Architecture (MDSEA) company providing an Enterprise Architecture service.

Implemented through Information Flow Analysis an organisation's processes and procedures are analysed by our team to provide the customer with agile, manageable and compliant modelled data to realise key organisational benefits.

A customer defined interoperable repository of modelled data will provide your organisation with the evidence on which to realise these key benefits which can include, but is not limited to, Gap and Overlap Analysis, Process and Procedure Mapping, Enterprise Optimisation and Organisational Reassurance while ensuring stakeholder engagement.

ATR Is a provider of specialist protection & risk management services, focused upon the delivery of training solutions, security strategies, services & specialist equipment.