Formed in 2002 by apprentice trained, time served, machine tool engineers HBK Ltd is involved in major reconstructions and refits of all types of machine tools. The company is also involved in down-time servicing and machine re-locations for major UK and International companies. Our aim at HBK is to maintain a service, equal to, or better than, that of the manufacturer at a realistic price.

Projects completed since the formation of the company Include:

New cell for production of large hydraulic cylinders for earthmoving equipment at Edbro of Bolton

Matsuura Gantry decommissioned and shipped to India

Decommissioning of plant and shipping to Ellwood National Forge Company in Pennsylvania.

Re-furbishment of Wheel Lathe with Broadbent Stanley

Retrofitting a Fagor 8055 CNC system to Wheel Lathe

Installation, commissioning, and training of operators on hollow spindle lathe for oil company in India

Moved Asquith Gantry for Edgar Allen

Trained operators and assisted Renishaw to commission their spindle probe on Asquith Gantry

Programmed probing cycles to automate production of angular offset rails

We have completed many PM contracts with Gardner Aerospace, JCB, Precision Polymer, Michelle Bearings, Vauxhall Motors.