Our History & heritage
With a legacy spanning over six decades, Beaubury Precision Moulds has been at the forefront of precision engineering, delivering expertly crafted tools and moulds to a range of industries. Established in 1964 and based in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, we have built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and exceptional craftsmanship. From woodworking to plastics, our expertise ensures the highest quality solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Discover how our dedication to precision and excellence has shaped our journey.
1964
founded by
teddy (edward) beaumont
Founded by Teddy (Edward) Beaumont and operated out of a ‘shed’ on the outskirts of Aylesbury.
1965
moved to a larger
workshop -1500sq/ft
Shortly after the first year of Beaubury, Teddy Beaumont moved the company into a larger workshop. Business was expanding.
1968
registered
with companies house
Registered with Companies House as Beaubury Precision Moulds Limited.
1976
leadership passed to
derek beaumont
Leadership passed to Derek Beaumont (son of Teddy – 2nd generation)
1980
moved to an even
larger workshop -3500sq/ft
Moved into brand new 3,500sq/ft premises in Bessemer Crescent, Aylesbury.
1982
the installtion of a
bridgeport interact
brings the cnc revolution
CNC revolution begins with installation of a Bridgeport Interact Series I machine c/w TNC 145 control.
1982
new cam/cam
system
introduced - pathtrace
CAD/CAM system (PathTrace) introduced to exploit CNC milling machine capabilities.
1986
moved to a purpose
built
7400sq/ft freehold factory
Moved to purpose built freehold 7,400 sq/ft factory in Kempson Close, Aylesbury.
1988
delcam's new system
launched - duct cad
Delcam’s DUCT CAD system introduced – Beaubury were the first blow moulder to adopt this new technology which then became an industry standard.
1993
Renishaw Surface
digitiser introduced
Renishaw Cyclone surface digitiser introduced for reverse engineering of cavity geometry.
1994
1st high speed
machining centre - matsuura
1st Hi-speed machining centre installed: Matsuura 18,000rpm.
1997
an industry first
accreditation - iso9001
Achieved ISO9001 accreditation – an industry 1st.
1998
moved into a bespoke
factory - 20000sq/ft
Purchased nearly 2 acres of land and built current 20,000sq/ft factory
2000
the first
5-axis
machine - dmu60p
1st 5 axis DMG DMU60P machining centre introduced.
2000
robot loading of cavity
blocks for 'light out'
machining - erowa pallet
Erowa palletising system installed to exploit the benefits of 5 axis machining and to allow robot loading of cavity blocks for ‘light-out’ machining.
2006
Derek Beaumont retired in
this year - new leadership
The company’s leadership was passed to Paul Matthews as Managing Director, Robin Beaumont (Son of Derek—3rd generation) as Technical Director, and Graham Spittlehouse as General Manager.
2008
laser welding installed to support repair programme
Laser welding system installed to support repair and refurbishment programme.
2009
new cnc machine
installed-bridgeport
September – New Hardinge/Bridgeport XR 1000 CNC machining centre.
2012
New Cnc Machine
Installed bridgeport
June – new Hardinge/Bridgeport XR 1000 CNC machining centre.
2012
New Cnc Machine
Installed DMG
July – new DMG HSC 75 Linear machining centre.
2014
switched to digital
3d modelling
January – Drawing & simulating moulds on Solidworks Professional Package.
2015
New laser scanner
creaform Handyscan 700
May – new Creaform Handyscann 700 laser scanning tool for reverse engineering
