Defence

At Milton Keynes Pressings Ltd (MKP), we proudly support the UK defence industry with precision-engineered components, assemblies, and tooling solutions.

Our reputation for quality, confidentiality, and reliability makes us a trusted partner to defence OEMs, Tier 1 integrators, and government contractors requiring critical metal components and sub-assemblies.

With a long history of manufacturing experience and a robust quality culture, MKP delivers the precision, durability, and compliance essential for modern defence systems.

Defence Manufacturing Capabilities

Our comprehensive in-house capabilities allow us to provide a complete manufacturing solution — from concept through to production and assembly.

Core Capabilities:

  • Metal Pressings & Formed Components – Heavy- and light-gauge components for vehicles, enclosures, and defence systems.
  • CNC Machining & EDM Wire Erosion – High-accuracy parts for armoured vehicles, radar systems, and support equipment.
  • Welding & Fabrication – Manual MIG/TIG and robotic welding for steel, stainless, and aluminium assemblies.
  • Assembly & Integration – Mechanical, electrical, and fastening assemblies including riveting, bonding, and clinch fixings.
  • Surface Treatments – Zinc plating, anodising, electrophoretic (e-coat), powder coating, and corrosion-resistant finishes.
  • Tool Design & Maintenance – Complete tooling design and manufacture via our sister company Ryeland Toolmakers

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Share your project details below, and our engineering team will provide a comprehensive review of your requirements. We work hand-in-hand with your team to develop tailored engineering solutions, ensuring every design is feasible and optimized for the most efficient, quality-driven manufacturing process.

Why Choose MKP

Proven Experience You Can Trust

40+ years of engineering heritage. Established in 1985, with roots tracing back to 1974, we bring decades of technical knowledge to every project.

Large-Scale Manufacturing Capability

100,000 sq ft of manufacturing space across two sites. Our extensive facilities allow us to support everything from prototype development to high-volume production programmes efficiently and reliably.

Skilled Workforce & Engineering Expertise

130+ skilled employees. Our experienced team delivers precision metal pressings, welded assemblies, and fine-limit sheet metal components across multiple industries.

Complete Manufacturing Under One Roof

Integrated processes from tooling to final assembly. Design support, toolmaking, presswork, fabrication, welding, finishing, and assembly are managed in-house.

Certified Quality Assurance

IATF 16949:2016, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, OHSAS 18001 & VDA accreditations. Our certified quality management system ensures repeatable processes, rigorous inspection, and dependable results for every customer programme.

Trusted Across Multiple Industries

Supplying diverse manufacturing sectors, including automotive and off-highway. We deliver precision components directly into demanding supply chains where quality, timing and reliability are critical.

Pressings & Stampings

CNC Machining

Assembly

Finishing Services

Toolmaking

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Welding

Project Management