Stafford Engineering Services Ltd’s turnover has increased by nearly 160% over the last three years and its profits have increased by 581% during the same period.

Turnover for the coming year is expected to increase by a further 44% to £2.6 million.

Projects have included a £1.4 million agreement to supply more than 2,500 units to Queensland Ambulance Service in Australia.

Led by a brother and sister with a team of just 11 staff, the business has transformed from a small Midlands machine shop into an internationally recognised engineering innovator supplying ambulance services and medical manufacturers across Europe and Australia.

The company specialises in precision machining, fabrication and the innovative design and manufacture of medical device mounting systems for the emergency medical services sector.

Founded in 1994, the company initially focused on subcontract machining and fabrication work for regional manufacturers. A pivotal opportunity in 2004 led the business to diversify into specialist medical engineering solutions after West Midlands Ambulance Service identified a need for safer equipment handling within frontline emergency vehicles.

Responding directly to operational challenges faced by ambulance crews, Stafford Engineering Services designed and manufactured an innovative sliding tray system for defibrillators aimed at reducing manual handling injuries and improving accessibility in emergency situations. The success of this solution quickly attracted industry attention and resulted in collaboration with Zoll Medical UK to develop a completely new generation of medical device mounting brackets.

Working closely with frontline ambulance personnel and medical device manufacturers, the company combined practical engineering expertise with in-house design and manufacturing capability to create highly durable, user-focused mounting systems tailored specifically for the demanding emergency medical environment.

A key innovation was the development of an advanced mounting bracket capable of securely charging medical devices whilst in transit — solving a significant operational challenge for ambulance fleets and meeting critical European market requirements.

Successfully launched in 2018, this next-generation system significantly improved reliability, usability, and efficiency for emergency service providers and helped position the company as a market leader within the sector.

The company’s products are now installed across ambulance fleets including West Midlands Ambulance Service, South Central Ambulance Service, Welsh Ambulance Service and international emergency service operators.

Continuous innovation and product refinement have enabled Stafford Engineering Services to become a preferred supplier for Zoll Medical Europe, driving substantial export growth and expanding the company’s presence across global markets.

Innovation remains central to the company’s growth strategy. Profits have been continually reinvested into research and development, advanced manufacturing equipment and expanded production capability to support increasing global demand.

This commitment to innovation has enabled the business to compete successfully against much larger international manufacturers while remaining independently owned and UK-based.

Alongside product innovation, the company is also investing in the future of UK engineering by working with local colleges to develop apprenticeship opportunities and practical workplace training for young engineers. This commitment supports regional skills development while helping address engineering shortages within UK manufacturing.

Despite its growth and international reach, Stafford Engineering Services continues to maintain the values of a family-run business — prioritising quality, continuous improvement, customer collaboration, and long-term investment in both people and technology.