We come from a time-served background in surgical and scientific instrument making, where precision, design, and material quality were essential to every product.
When Central Engineering Services was founded in 1989, our aim was simple: to apply our engineering expertise to the development of reliable, high-quality products and services.
Our work is driven by projects that improve and save lives. Over the years, we have been closely involved in the design and manufacture of medical devices, canine explosive and drug detection systems, and counter-terrorism equipment.
The training equipment we developed for scent detection dogs has helped make this vital work more effective and accessible—supporting efforts ranging from IED detection in Afghanistan to research into viruses such as COVID-19.
CE Design & Engineering Timeline
Our journey from 1989 to today is reflected in the timeline, highlighting the key milestones that have shaped who we are today.
Peter Filer and Ken Greenland formed a partnership and started Central Engineering Services in Peter’s back garden.
The workshop was completed and work started restoring Chrome work from vintage classic and custom vehicles.
The company was approached by Alfred Dunhill Ltd to design and produce a twin bladed cigar cutter.
By 1995 the business had grown and moved into Units 1-2 Riverside Industrial estate West Hythe Kent.
Central Engineering Services launched a new website to showcase their restoration work. Visit Chrome Restoration Specialists
In 2001 Chrome Restoration Specialist was sold to allow the partners more time to meet demand for their growing engineering services.
