About Us
Ajax Machine Tool Company Ltd, began manufacturing Industrial Drilling and Milling Machines in 1940 at their Halifax Factory, in the North of England, and subsequently became a Limited Liability Company in 1953.
The Company’s success and increased manufacturing capacity resulted in it being acquired by the Dutch Electronics Group, Philips International in 1958.
Further developments in the 1960’s, brought about the Company’s facilities being relocated in Manchester, along with the development of new products, including, Centre Lathes, Turret Milling & Grinding Machines, to complement its existing range of machine tools.
In 1979, the Company was located at its purpose built facility in Bredbury, Stockport, became part of the CEI Group, within the Specialist Engineering Sector and subsequently transferring to Graseby Plc.
July 1st 1992, saw a new era in the history of the company, by returning to a Private Ownership, with the successful completion of a management buyout from the Graseby Group.
October 2001 the company was taken over by the Viking group of companies who apart from having their own brand also owned Startrite Machinery, and relocated Ajax to Birmingham.
November 2002 Ajax was taken over again by its current owner Mr Savin who relocated it to Hampshire and has taken the company to new heights with new products, better prices and far greater efficiency.
March 2005 Ajax took over Semco Machine Tools in Southampton to expand in the south & further its foot hold in the UK market.
The Ajax Machine Tools Ltd, is now recognised as one of Europe’s leading suppliers of both Conventional and CNC Machine Tools. Apart from continuing to service a wide and diversified range of British based Companies and Institutions, it is also exporting to over forty countries Worldwide.
Within the Export Division, both management and staff have many years experience in all aspects of International Trading, which coupled with their Commercial and Technical Expertise, entrepreneurial and positive approach, creates a highly successful combination, capable of meeting the ever increasing competitive demands encountered in todays international market place.
Backed by a comprehensive Spares and Technical Support Division, our commitment is providing a complete service, ensuring that the customers needs come first. This approach builds strong lasting relationships with all our customers.
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