MEL Aviation Ltd history
April 2008
The MEL Group acquired Northwest Aerodynamic Models Ltd. of
New Mills, Derbyshire.
The acquisition brings expertise to the group in Wind Tunnel Models, Simulators and Simulator Domes, carbon fibre component manufacture and general design and precision engineering.
November 2007
The MEL Group acquired Arrowsmith Engineering and Consultants of Alton, Hampshire.
Arrowsmith is a supplier of precision components and test equipment to the aerospace industry.
June 2007
MEL group acquired HSL (Headset Services Ltd) manufacturers and overhaulers
of specialist communication equipment including headsets, helmets and associated equipment.
February 2007
MEL Aviation group acquired RDD (Reliant Design Development Co Ltd) manufacturers
of specialist test equipment in hydraulics, generators, fuel, electronics,
electrical actuation and radar cooling.
December 2006
MEL Aviation Group acquired Trent Aero Engineering Ltd, manufacturers of
precision fabrications made from aluminium, stainless steel, titanium
and other exotic materials.
June 2006
-
Laurence Walter Ltd is formed to act as a vehicle for MEL Aviation's
expansion globally through joint ventures.
- LWD is registered in Serbia, and a purpose
built 50,000 sqft facility is under construction.
- LWVN is registered and a
25,000 sqft facility is acquired for the repair/overhaul of aerospace
products.
April 2003
MEL Aviation Ltd moved into a new purpose-built 45000 sq ft premises.
2002
MEL Aviation Ltd expands its manufacturing facility with the purchase of precision
engineers David Bramley Engineering Ltd (DBE) of Nottingham, UK.
1994
The name of the company was changed to MEL Aviation Ltd. This reflected the
diversification of the company's activities and scope within the aerospace
industry. This includes:
- Aircraft component repair and overhaul
- Ground Support Equipment
- Military Aircrew Equipment
Also in 1994, MEL Aviation Ltd expanded
into Europe. Based in Hamburg, Germany, this provided the company with
an excellent foothold within Europe.
1973
The company moved from Harlow, where it was originally founded, to Sudbury
in Suffolk.
1971
The name of the company changed to MEL (Aviation Oxygen) Limited. This was
to reflect on the main area of business for the company.
1968
The company started out as Melbreak Engineering Limited located in a single
unit at Hatfield Heath, just outside Harlow. Initially the company specialised
in the repair and overhaul of military oxygen and cryogenic equipment.
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