Since 1956, ‘Beagle’ has been located at the Stony Lane, Christchurch, Dorset site on the UK’s South coast. During this time the company has been involved in a large number of traditional aerospace projects. These range from civil aircraft galley trolleys, fittings and flight simulator enclosures, through to a wide range of new and replacement components /assemblies for both military and civil aircraft.
Building on the Company’s rich heritage and experience, in 2011 the Beagle Technology Group was formed, proving the Company’s ability to adapt, innovate and win business in new markets around the world. The Beagle Technology Group consists of six Group Divisions: Beagle MRO, Beagle Aerospace, Beagle Precision, Beagle Defence, Beagle Composites and Beagle Treatments.
The Beagle Technology Group is proud of its highly skilled and experienced workforce, who have enabled the Company to succeed and grow. If you would like to be part of this winning team click here.
Company History
1956 - C.F.Taylor (Metalworkers) Ltd opens in Christchurch & Wokingham
1971 - Beagle Aircraft acquired from Bulldog & Pup OEM based at Shoreham
1978 - C.F.Taylor joins EIS Group
1998 - Aligned to Aerostructures Hamble Group under TI
2000 - TI Merger - Smiths Group
2000 - CAA & FAA Civil repair station opened in Christchurch
2003 - First ‘Spares Inclusive Supplier’ to BAES Defence repairs business
2005 - Selected as preferred supplier on structural packages for GR7 Harrier airframe spares
2006 - Selected as Harrier GR7 repair station for major off-aircraft structural repairs
2006 - Acquired by Monksmead Partnership from Smiths Group plc.
2007 - New autoclave capability opened to support growth in composites business
2007 - New Chemi etch and NADCAP paint facility commissioned
2007 - Selected as VC10 major airframe component repair station
2009 - Beagle sign agreement with ADAC to develop CMRO capability in Abu Dhabi
2009 - Awarded BAES HPAC fabrication contract supporting RAF GR9 fleet
2010 - Beagle repair station opens CFM56 Thrust reverser overhaul and repair capability
2010 - New clean room to facilitate NADCAP composites
2011 – Beagle Technology Group formed