Precision engineering, delivered as a group
AliKat Group unites specialist engineering companies - from precision machining and sheet metal fabrication to technical cons
AliKat Group unites specialist engineering companies - from precision machining and sheet metal fabrication to technical cons

AliKat Group Ltd is a UK-based holding company focused on acquiring and scaling engineering, manufacturing, and industrial service businesses. We back established SMEs with strong operational roots and help them grow sustainably through strategic investment and long-term vision.

We identify established engineering and fabrication companies with strong management, consistent profitability, and long-term potential. Each acquisition strengthens the foundation of our group.

We focus on financial discipline and strategic reinvestment. Our goal is not rapid turnover but steady, sustainable expansion ensuring that every business thrives within its market for years to come.

The people behind each company are key to its success. We retain and empower existing management teams, supporting them with resources, capital, and guidance while preserving their autonomy.

AliKat Group builds enduring value through careful decision-making, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment ensuring our group companies remain competitive and profitable well into the future.
AliKat Group Ltd is a holding company dedicated to acquiring, supporting, and scaling established engineering, manufacturing, and industrial service businesses across the UK.
Each business we acquire continues to operate under its existing management team, maintaining autonomy while benefiting from the shared expertise and resources of the wider group.
AliKat Group includes Various Engineering companies, with additional acquisitions in progress as we continue building a robust network of SMEs united by quality, performance, and integrity.
Doing what’s right for the business, its people, and its legacy.
Investing with care, clarity, and long-term purpose.
Building relationships grounded in trust and shared success.
Maintaining the highest standards in every company we own.
To build a leading group of engineering and industrial companies measured not in quarters, but in decades — delivering consistent value, operational excellence, and long-term stability for our partners, teams, and communities.
To acquire and empower resilient UK engineering and manufacturing SMEs, providing the investment, strategy, and support they need to thrive in a competitive global landscape.
We have a team of highly skilled and experienced engineers who are passionate about delivering exceptional services to our clients. Our team is committed to continuing education and staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the industry.

A leading UK precision engineering and fabrication company, known for its expertise, reliability, and craftsmanship. As part of the AliKat Group, Van Driel Engineering continues to grow and expand its capabilities while maintaining the quality and values it’s known for.

Specialist sheet metal fabrication and engineering. JEM delivers precision cutting, forming, welding and finishing of metalwork - from one-off prototypes to volume production - for industrial and architectural applications. A trusted part of the AliKat Group.

CNC milling and turning of components to fine tolerances, backed by rigorous inspection and quality control for high-integrity applications.

Laser cutting, forming, punching and folding of sheet metal for industrial and architectural applications, from prototype to volume production.

Skilled welding, assembly and surface finishing producing durable, ready-to-install metalwork to demanding standards.

Design and manufacture of mechanical assemblies, jigs, fixtures and bespoke equipment to support production.

Concept and detailed design, engineering analysis and design-for-manufacture support across the project lifecycle.

Independent review, technical due diligence and quality assurance to keep projects on specification and on time.

From precision machining to sheet metal fabrication and engineering consultancy, the AliKat Group brings together specialist companies under one roof. Whatever your project demands, we will connect you with the right expertise across the group.
AliKat Group is an engineering-focused holding company. We bring together specialist engineering businesses - including Van Driel Engineering and JEM Sheet Metal & Engineering - giving clients access to precision machining, sheet metal fabrication and technical consultancy through a single point of contact.
Our principal subsidiaries are Van Driel Engineering, providing precision machining and mechanical manufacturing, and JEM Sheet Metal & Engineering, specialising in sheet metal fabrication. The group also offers independent engineering consultancy and continues to grow its portfolio of specialist businesses.
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