Partnership
We work alongside client teams on BIW automation, bespoke automation and lightweight vehicle structure projects, providing input and alternatives rather than accepting requirements at face value.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be an independent engineering design partner for Body in White assembly automation and low to medium volume lightweight vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicles, and bespoke automation machines, systems and tooling for advanced manufacturing clients, delivering solutions that are genuinely customer-focused.
Our Mission
We work as a delivery partner rather than a drawing office, challenging requirements and proposed solutions to shape Body in White automation and lightweight EV structure designs that add value for our clients, including bespoke automation and tooling solutions for advanced manufacturing clients.
Our Values
Experience-led solutions
We apply years of relevant industry experience in Body in White assembly automation, bespoke automation and tooling design, lightweight structures, and joining techniques to deliver efficient solutions.
Clear communication
Open and clear communication throughout every BIW automation, bespoke automation, and lightweight structure project ensures we meet customer requirements and manage design change effectively.
Practical delivery
We integrate with customer procedures and operate effectively with minimal demand on valuable customer resource, keeping BIW automation and bespoke automation engineering design delivery practical and achievable.
Our Principles
- Use a structured approach to understand customer requirements and project deliverables for BIW automation, lightweight vehicle structures, and bespoke automation and tooling projects.
- Validate concepts through process, layout, tooling, robot, and ergonomics studies where appropriate, focused on BIW assembly, EV structures, and bespoke automation projects.
- Maximise the use of equipment and facilities to minimise investment costs whilst maintaining margin on low to medium volume programmes.
- Share clear documentation and status reporting so engineering and commercial decisions are made with confidence.
Our Team
Our team brings together experienced engineers and leaders with a strong track record in automotive Body in White assembly automation and low to medium volume lightweight vehicle structures, particularly for electric vehicles, and bespoke automation and tooling projects for advanced manufacturing. With a collective 60+ years of industry experience, we bring depth of knowledge to every programme we support.
- Keith Hawkes (opens in new tab), Managing Director
- Chris Abi-Antoun (opens in new tab), Business Development