About CTC
We build products that are as strong as your vision, providing reliable, durable manufacturing solutions.
- About Us
Our Story & Legacy
CTC – The Cheshire Tool Company brings together the combined strength of CTC Pressings and ALT Engineering, two trusted names in British precision metalwork. Founded in 1925, our heritage in tooling, fabrication, and presswork spans over four decades of manufacturing excellence.
Today, we operate as a unified partner to OEMs, providing a complete solution – from design support and prototype development through to high-volume production, finishing and assembly. Our team blends craftsmanship, process control, and continuous improvement to ensure reliability, repeatability, and performance in every component.
Quality, Certification & Assurance
Quality is built into every process at CTC – The Cheshire Tool Company. Our team operates to ISO-certified systems with rigorous quality checks, traceability, and documentation. Every component is subject to dimensional inspection, and continuous improvement programs ensure process control and customer satisfaction.
We understand that OEMs depend on consistency and reliability. That’s why our quality framework is supported by data-driven reporting, regular audits, and proactive process feedback loops.
Ensuring every project meets the highest standards of excellence
Why Choose CTC Pressings
- Over 100 years of combined experience in precision engineering and metal pressings.
- Complete in-house capability– from design support and tooling to pressing, welding, finishing, assembly and packaging.
- Proven lead times and on-time delivery performance across industries.
- Collaborative design support that reduces costs and lead times.
- ISO-certified quality systems and continuous improvement culture.
- Scalable production – from low-volume prototypes to high-volume production runs.
- Strong supplier partnerships and a focus on UK-based manufacturing resilience.
