About Us

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Ayrshire Precision Engineering Ltd was originally established in Coylton, South Ayrshire in 1969 by James Mitchell Snr. We were initially set up to produce machined components suitable for civilian aircraft which were being manufactured locally by British Aerospace in nearby Prestwick.

As the company expanded in size, further work was sourced within the automotive and mining equipment sectors with the company undertaking component manufacture for Joy Mining, Anderson Strathclyde, GKN Scottish Stampings as well as Albion Automotive.

Alongside the automotive and mining sectors, APE began manufacturing components which were suitable for the burgeoning Oil & Gas industry which was sweeping Scotland in the 70’s & 80’s. Oil & Gas represents the biggest sector for which we currently manufacture, although we are also actively involved in the manufacture of components which are suitable for the nuclear and renewable energy sector.