About Gandtrack
Who is Gandtrack?
Gandtrack Ltd is a market leader in the design and manufacture of specialist cutting tools for the Aerospace industry. Since 1981 we’ve been supplying high quality drills, reamers, routers and countersinks to a variety of specialist markets. We supply high quality tooling for composite cutting applications to specification with a focus on innovation and quality.
From our manufacturing site and Head Office in Oldham, Lancashire, UK we design and manufacture cutting tools for distribution to the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, India, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates.
To find out more about our journey, see our history page.
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For decades, Gandtrack has been a leading supplier of cutting tools to demanding industries such as commercial aerospace, defence, motorsport, space, maritime, renewable energy, prototyping, and precision rework.
Each sector presents its own unique challenges, from the harsh conditions of space to the high-speed demands of motorsport. Yet, they all share a common need: perfectly drilled holes.
Gandtrack recognizes that the integrity of components hinges on the precision of these holes. A single flaw can lead to catastrophic consequences, jeopardizing safety, reliability, and performance.
This drives our unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge tools that not only meet but exceed industry standards, thriving even in the most demanding environments.
Lifecycle Support
From our head quarters in Oldham, Lancashire, Gandtrack offers a full product lifecycle support service including our smart tooling process to facilitate efficiency in cutting tool provision, regrinding and refurbishment.
In addition to best use technical support and advice that we give our customers, we supply the following:
CNC PCD Lapping - Regrinding
CNC & conventional tool grinding
Manufacture & refurbishment of tools
Regrinding of high performance drills and cutting tools
Tool reclamation and coating
Modification to customer standards
Indexible tooling to drawings
Quick turnaround from bespoke items to batch work
Introducing the Senior Team
We boast an exceptional team at Gandtrack, with extensive experience dating back to our early beginnings. A significant number of our team have been part of the Gandtrack family for decades, enabling them to offer the best solutions to our customers’ challenges, backed by their first-hand experience.
As a market leader in tool development, we take pride in our capability to propose innovative approaches to tool design.
Brian Hirst - Managing Director
Adrian Jones - Director
Nathan Mayberry - Workshop Manager
Gandtrack Asia
We also have capacity to provide the same outstanding service to clients in Asia through our sister company Gandtrack Asia. This was set up in 2008 to support customers in Malaysia and across Asia.
” Everyday is a new journey; at GTA, we immerse ourselves in every new experience, grow with every step that we take, and in the face of adversity, we remember to never give up as resilience fuels the path to our achievement.“
Cleveland
Gandtrack Ltd are the UK distributor for Cleveland Europe as of 1st March 2024. Cleveland is a renowned cutting tool manufacturer that has been supplying the industry for more than 140 years. They have a long history of providing superior tools, the best customer service, and knowledgeable engineering and technical guidance. Cleveland Europe are owned by Werkö, a specialist tools manufacturer in Germany. Werkö also own Manigley, who supply taps, dies and other accessories.
For any Cleveland drills or inserts, Werkö tools and Manigley taps or accessories, contact us.
Avro Tooling
Avro Tools is a Canadian owned company founded in Montreal, Canada in 2002. They specialise in countersinking and pneumatic tool applications and are the proud producers of high performance pneumatic rivet hammers, drills, precision microstop drill cages and tungsten bucking bars.
Serving the aeronautic industry and in collaboration with their worldwide network of distribution partners, they strive to provide high performance tooling with quick delivery times.
Find out more about Avro here.
Apprenticeships
As a business we place a strong emphasis on bringing in new talent through apprenticeship schemes and links with our local schools and colleges. Many of our team started out with us as an apprentice and some have even continued to become part of our management team.
Contact us if you would like to know more about becoming an apprentice.
Our Facilities
Gandtrack has always prioritised product quality, dedicating substantial investments in cutting-edge technologies and advanced machine software for both production and inspection processes.
Our primary goal is always to provide exceptional products, but also that are tailored to specific material requirements.
This commitment results in the creation of long-lasting cutting tools that not only deliver superior quality finishes but also contribute to the production of the highest calibre products.
Inspection
At Gandtrack, we employ the Walter Helicheck 3D and Advanced for achieving the highest levels of accuracy in metrology technology. As the demands for tool precision and productivity increase within industries such as metal processing, aerospace engineering and automotive manufacturing, the significance of employing such meticulous measuring technology could not be more important.
We are able to document our level of accuracy in line with industry standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001.