High precision manufacturing
At AEC Museum & Gallery Products, we have a modern engineering facility in West Byfleet, Surrey, that’s equipped with the latest high-precision machining technology.
This means we can manufacture custom products for your museum, gallery or other public space that meet your specific functional and aesthetic requirements.
Since the 90s, our customers have trusted us to deliver stylish picture hanging systems, public guidance systems and other bespoke items that truly enhance their overall visitor experience.
Need a bespoke picture hanging system, directional barriers or other custom items for your museum or gallery? Please contact us about your requirements, no matter how complex.
Over 20 years’ experience creating quality products for public spaces
All your needs met, from design to manufacturing, load testing to installation
We have ISO9001:2015 certification for quality assurance
Our manufacturing process
Design and development
Our highly skilled design engineers are experts in 3D modelling, prototype manufacturing, photorealistic visualisations and manufacturing drawings. Perfect for turning a fresh idea into an exquisitely finished product.
High-precision machining
Our workshop houses the very latest in turning, milling and grinding technology. This state-of-the-art equipment means we can quickly produce all types of components with sub-millimetre accuracy.
Inspection
To ensure our products for museums, galleries and other cultural spaces are of the highest quality, we precisely inspect them with cutting-edge technology located in our temperature-controlled inspection room.
Testing
Our in-house testing department is highly experienced in non-destructive testing and load testing. This makes us a great choice for everything from the testing of a complex prototype to a series of new products.
Why should I choose AEC’s manufacturing services?
Exceptional quality
We have an outstanding commitment to quality and go above and beyond to meet our clients’ needs and exceed their expectations. We’re proud to have ISO9001:2015 certification, the leading quality management system standard for the manufacturing of precision engineered components.
Vastly experienced
Our leading team of designers, engineers and machine operators are experts at creating highly precise and highly durable components for all types of applications. These can be manufactured in many different materials, including difficult-to-machine metals such as titanium, exotic alloys and composites.
Trusted by leaders
We’re proud to have a loyal customer base who come back to us again and again because of our exceptional products and premium customer service. Our clients include leading cultural and heritage spaces such as the National Gallery, Victoria & Albert Museum and historic royal palaces.
Total flexibility
We understand the needs of our customers often change during their projects. That’s why we offer as much flexibility as possible to ensure a customer receives a final product that they’re 100% happy with. We believe it’s our job to meet every one of your functional and aesthetic requirements.
Premium customer service
We work closely with our customers from museums, galleries and other public spaces to develop a service package that’s right for them and fulfils their unique needs. Two of our main aims are to make sure our clients enjoy working with us and we deliver on everything that we promise.
Continued investment
We continually invest in our design and engineering team, the highest specification machinery and the latest technologies to ensure we produce first-class gallery hanging systems, protective barriers and other museum-quality items. We truly believe that if we’re the best we can be, our products will be too.