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ABOUT

PROCTER & CHESTER

For over 40 years, PCM have been offering load measurement solutions to a diverse range of engineering industries, globally. We thrive under pressure, so no load cell manufacture enquiry, strain gauging task or force calibration request is too demanding for us.

"PCM is a family-run business that was set-up in a garage by my father, Brian Chester, and his close friend, Ted Procter, back in 1983. Over the past 40 years, we have continually reinvested in our facilities and have gradually built-up a wealth of experience, meaning today we are 
 well-equipped to solve the biggest measurement challenges in any engineering sector.


Whether it be through the design and manufacture of a bespoke nuclear load cell, by strain gauging a high value, intricate component, or through calibrating a batch of multi-axis load cells in a matter days, we relish working hard alongside our customers to solve fresh problems, push boundaries and make what might seem impossible, possible."

Gordon Chester

Managing Director

What we offer

We’re specialists in the design and manufacture of load cells be it a standard load cell system, a custom design service or equipment for hire.


We're able to accurately strain gauge customer components for static and fatigue test applications, as well as low and high temperature applications, across most material types.


We run a UKAS accredited calibration service with unparalleled turnarounds, using our custom-built force calibration laboratory.


We've held an ISO 9001:2015 accreditation since 1994 so you can be confident we will provide excellent products and services, whilst holding ourselves to the highest levels of integrity.

ISO 9001:2015 UKAS 17025:2017

10  years of growth

Our Plan

2023 saw us enter the final phase of our ambitious 10-year growth plan to:

1

Restructure our business infrastructure

2

Expand all departments


3

Introduce state-of-the-art machinery

Our Goal

Achieve greater independence and control over our manufacturing processes, to ensure we deliver even better services with improved lead times.

Our workmanship is endorsed

Businesses of all sizes commemorate our quick, clear communication, as well as our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional quality, on time and in budget.


No matter the size or scope of your project, our experienced team is happy to advise and tailor recommendations to suit your needs.

Our Products Our Services

"The load pins have arrived safely and are looking fantastic.  Thank you so much for your support on this project, we really appreciate it." 

Global supplier for the offshore, marine and mining industries

Our Affiliations

We follow British Standards Institute guidelines, ensuring our practices meet the highest standards.

Our staff are British Society for Strain Measurement certified, ensuring high skill levels.

Since 1994, Bureau Veritas have verified us against the ISO 9001 certification, proving our maintained quality and reliability.

We can provide CE marked products upon request, adhering to necessary European compliance standards.

We are listed on the Covisint automotive supplier exchange, connecting us with global suppliers.

We are registered with Jaguar Land Rover and use the JLR supplier portal for our operations.

Our Technical Manager chairs the force group at the Institute of Measurement and Control.

Our Project/ Design Engineer is an associate member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers.

We are an SAP Ariba Gold Partner: use Network ID AN01003652302 to connect with us for business.

Our lab is accredited to ISO 17025:2017 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service for calibration.

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