Engineering Expertise

Our Engineering
Capabilities

Six core competencies. Thousands of products. One trusted partner — backed by 27 years of industrial engineering experience across UK manufacturing, food processing, logistics and more.

ISO 9001 Certified BSIF Registered 24/7 Emergency Response Howcroft Group · Est. 1989

Bearings & Drive Systems

Root-cause diagnosis through to full drivetrain rebuild

From identifying a misaligned shaft to specifying a complete multi-point drive audit, Howcroft engineers apply rigorous diagnosis before a single bearing is ordered. We are authorised distributors for SKF, FAG, Timken, and Schaeffler — backed by over 50,000 bearing SKUs and same-day dispatch.

50K+
Bearing SKUs
−92%
Downtime reduction achieved
4 brands
OEM authorised

Core Competencies

  • Vibration analysis & root-cause identification
  • Precision laser alignment
  • SKF / FAG / Timken authorised supply
  • Food-grade & harsh-environment specification
  • Auto-lubrication system design & install
  • Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM)

Featured Project

Conveyor Drive Overhaul — Yorkshire Food Group

Food Processing
96hr/yr downtime reduced to <8hr target
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Not sure where to start?

Tell us about your plant, your biggest reliability challenges, and your current supply setup — our team will map out the best approach.