British engineering,
four companies,
one group.
The Excell Engineering Group brings together four specialist businesses spanning precision metal spinning, acoustic ventilation, CNC machining, and handcrafted copper cookware – all made in Britain.
Four specialist businesses, one shared commitment to British manufacturing.
Each company operates independently with its own brand, website, and client base – united by shared values, a shared site in Portsmouth, and over two decades of precision and craft.
Excell Metal Spinning Ltd
The founding company of the group. Precision metal spinning, CNC and hand spinning, welding, fabrication, and supply chain management. ISO 9001 certified since 2004. The largest CNC spinning fleet south of Birmingham.
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Air Movement Supplies Ltd
British manufacturer of acoustic attenuators, circular silencers, and ventilation accessories for the industrial and building services sector. Supplying OEMs and trade distributors across the UK since 2001.
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Metamex Engineering
Precision CNC turning, milling, fibre laser cutting, and CAD design. Launched in 2022 as part of a £250,000 group expansion, Metamex brings in-house machining capability to the group and serves clients across the UK.
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The Heritage, Excell
Handcrafted, tin-lined copper cookware made in Portsmouth. Born from Excell Metal Spinning's copper-working expertise, each pan is formed individually by hand and lined with tin over an open flame. Buy once, cook forever.
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The Excell Engineering Group began in December 2000 when Lee Bligh and Neil Hunt founded Excell Metal Spinning Ltd. What started in a 1,100 square foot unit has grown into a 14,000+ square foot facility and four distinct businesses – each one a natural extension of the group's existing capabilities.
This is not a conglomerate built through diversification. Every addition to the group has been grounded in what we already know how to do.
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From prototype to production run
Across the group, we cover metal spinning, CNC turning and milling, fibre laser cutting, CAD design, acoustic attenuation, welding, fabrication, and handcraft. Whether you need a single bespoke component or a long-term manufacturing partner, the right capability sits within the group.
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Excell brings together the ancient craft of metal spinning with a truly cutting-edge marketing approach – it’s a forward-looking business that truly represents the creativity and resilience of modern British manufacturing.
ISO 9001, JOSCAR, and BSI accreditations held by Excell Metal Spinning Ltd. Made in Britain membership held across the group.
Copper, tin-lined by hand in Portsmouth
The Heritage, Excell translates decades of industrial copper-spinning expertise into cookware built to last a lifetime. Every pan is formed on a lathe from a flat copper disc and lined with tin over an open flame – a traditional technique entirely distinct from mass-produced alternatives.
Endorsed by Michelin Guide chef Gary Pearce and TV chef Gill Meller. Covered in Catering Insight, The Manufacturer, and Portsmouth News.
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Whether you need precision components, acoustic ventilation products, CNC machining, or handcrafted cookware – the right company is part of this group.