Nortim Engineering - Precision. Reliability. Family values.

Founded in 1971, Nortim is a family-owned precision engineering company dedicated to delivering high-quality, bespoke components for some of the world’s most demanding industries. With a team of around 15 experienced professionals, we combine decades of craftsmanship with modern machining technology to produce parts that meet the highest standards of accuracy and finish.

We serve a wide range of sectors - including oil & gas, medical, pharmaceutical, food & drink, automotive, materials handling, and electronics - providing precision-machined components trusted for their consistency and performance.

Our expertise covers an extensive range of materials such as stainless steels, Duplex, carbon steel, aluminium alloys, Inconels, and engineering plastics like PEEK and Acetyl. We specialise in small-to-medium batch production, where tight tolerances and fine surface finishes are essential. Complex parts with cycle times of three to four hours or more are part of what we do best.

Beyond machining, Nortim also offers assembly and sub-assembly services, providing complete, end-to-end manufacturing solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

With over 50 years of experience and a reputation built on precision, flexibility, and trust, Nortim continues to deliver quality you can measure - and partnerships you can rely on.

Our family-run structure means we stay agile, personal, and responsive - while maintaining the quality systems and professionalism expected by world-class manufacturers.

Why Nortim?

• Experienced team: Skilled engineers and programmers with 30+ years of combined experience.

• Advanced capability: Modern CNC milling, turning, and wire erosion equipment.

• Certified quality: ISO 9001 accredited with full traceability and inspection reports.

• Flexible approach: From prototypes to production batches, we adapt to your timelines.

• Customer commitment: Transparent communication, rapid turnaround, and long-term reliability.

Mission & values:
Our goal is simple - to deliver precision, dependability, and partnership.
We believe in doing things right the first time, maintaining open communication, and continually investing in people and technology.

 Our Timeline

• 1971: Business was started by Paul Norman, Philip Timms and John Carpenter

• 1975: Philip Timms and John Carpenter bought the business share from Paul Norman. Nortim Precision started work with their first oilfield company who are now one of their biggest customers.

• 1979: Nortim Precision moved to New Mills Industrial Estate

• 1985: Nortim Precision bought half of the New Mills Industrial Estate

• 1997: Nortim Precision bought a machining centre

• 2004: John Carpenter bought Philip Timms out of the business and buildings and became a sole owner

• 2005: Nortim Precision bought a new CNC lathe

• 2008: Nortim Precision bought an XYZ SLX 555-2M

• 2011: Tony Powell bought John Carpenter out of the business and expanded quickly.

• 2012: Nortim Precision took on their first apprentice

• 2013: Best business year so far with a turn over of £1.1 million. Nortim Precision bought a CNC Doosan lathe.

• 2014: Nortim Precision took on a second apprentice

• 2015: Nortim Precision bought a second machining centre.

• 2020: Nortim Precision purchased a Fanuc Alpha OA Wire Erosion Machine

• 2024: Jon Kemper acquires stake and becomes Manufacturing Director.

• 2025: Nortim Precision purchased a Puma 3100LSY (12" chuck) and a Lynx 2100LSY (8" chuck), both equipped with sub-spindle, Y-axis, and driven tooling capabilities. Installed in April and July 2025, respectively.