AC Precision Engineering Ltd Case Study

Client: AC Precision Engineering Ltd

Location: Faringdon, Oxfordshire

Industry: Precision Engineering

Established: 1996

AC Precision Engineering is a leading name in high-spec, specialist part manufacturing—providing precision components to original customers across multiple sectors, including Formula 1, medical technology and aerospace.

Renowned for their quality, speed, and attention to detail, the company has built a reputation for excellence over nearly three decades.

Business Growth and Development

What began as a small operation has grown significantly over the past 15 years. AC Precision Engineering has relocated three times, each time expanding to accommodate demand. Today, they operate from a 10,000 sq ft facility in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and a highly skilled team.

This continuous investment in space, tools, and people allows them to deliver at the highest standards across sectors that demand absolute precision.

The Challenge

As their team grew, it became clear that a reliable and efficient refreshment solution was essential to support staff wellbeing. Long days on the shop floor require regular hydration and coffee breaks, instant coffee wasn’t quite cutting it anymore.

AC Precision Engineering needed a robust, low-maintenance system that would keep things flowing.

The Roundstone Solution

Roundstone Vending installed a no-fuss, in-cup vending solution, perfect for high-demand, industrial environments. The system is:

• Fast and simple to use

• Easy to maintain with minimal downtime

• Reliable for daily staff use

• Cost-effective, without compromising quality

Now, team members can enjoy great-tasting hot drinks throughout the day, keeping energy and morale up, without ever missing a beat on the production floor.

What Sets AC Precision Apart

• Specialists in high-accuracy components for F1, aerospace and medical markets

• Trusted by original manufacturers for their consistency and delivery standards

• Proudly family-run with a focus on long-term relationships and integrity

• A team committed to quality and continuous improvement

Their attention to detail doesn’t stop at components, it’s clear in the care they take with every part of their operation, including staff wellbeing.

People, Culture & Customer Focus

While their parts are engineered to tight tolerances, AC Precision Engineering maintains a warm, human workplace. Staff engagement is a priority, and the addition of the in-cup drinks machine has made a noticeable difference, providing a small but meaningful daily benefit to their hardworking team.

Sustainability & Responsibility

Although the business operates in a demanding industrial space, Roundstone’s in-cup solution helps reduce single-use plastics and packaging waste, contributing to cleaner day-to-day operations. While formal sustainability partnerships weren’t noted, the choice of an energy-efficient vending system reflects their practical approach to environmental responsibility.

Results & Feedback

The machine has become a well-used fixture of the workspace, with staff appreciating:

• Consistent drink quality

• Fast operation, ideal during busy shifts

• Zero cleanup or mess

• A breakroom upgrade that feels like a small luxury

The vending solution supports productivity, showing how a little comfort can go a long way in technical, high-performance workplaces.

AC Precision Engineering is proof that excellence lies in the details—whether it's machining parts for an F1 car or making sure the team has a decent brew during the day.

Roundstone Vending is proud to support a business that combines precision engineering with a genuine commitment to its people.

Great coffee. Great components. Great results.