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With almost forty years experience to its name, F.C Newell & Son Ltd has gained an excellent reputation as versatile precision engineers to clients involved in defence, medical, aerospace and general industry. Established in 1966 by Frederick Charles Newell, the business has encountered and endured major changes to the engineering trade and has developed state of the art capabilities with traditional values of quality service.
Initially based in an engine test bay at Southampton Airport the business was developed in humble surroundings. Frederick had just two regular customers and could afford no additional staff but hard work and unrivalled attention to detail helped the business grow at a surprising rate.
In 1972, Fred's only son, Graham, joined the business having completed his apprenticeship with the MoD. Following Fred's death in 1990, Graham took the helm and has continued to manage the business and successfully promote its services in a competitive market place. Maintaining a strong belief in continual improvement, he has ensured that F.C. Newell remains highly competitive against growing foreign markets.
The business has enjoyed great success thanks to the quality of service and high standard of workmanship. During its lifespan F.C. Newell and its staff have required larger premises on two occasions although have now settled in Wincanton where they have made on-site developments to cope with the ever-increasing workload. An extension was built in 1996 to improve workshop, office and reception space and improvements to the grounds were made to add a welcoming atmosphere for staff and clients alike.
Having recently achieved the ISO 9000:2001 standard through NQA, F.C. Newell is now equipped with the processes to further improve its already high standards. Using high-tech CNC technology, customers are offered precise machining facilities accurate to within five microns.
Customer retention is also something F.C. Newell is proud of, especially considering one of Frederick's original clients still accounts for 11% of their business. |
