F. M. Engineering Services Limited was founded in Liverpool by the present management during 1985 to provide a high quality trailer repair and modification service.

The Company established a reputation, initially in the Northwest which rapidly spread throughout the U.K., undertaking contracts for many major companies, trailer leasing organisations and national fleet operators. As a result, in 1990 it was necessary to relocate the business to larger premises in Wigan, which also had better access to the motorway network. The Company's success was, and remains, attributable to a firm commitment to quality and staff training.

In 1994, the Company's management decided to utilise the specialist skills and experience of the workforce to offer a wider range of services to its clients.

F. M. Engineering Services Limited now provides, in addition to the traditional trailer repairs and modifications, further products and services including the manufacture of Road Tank Running Gears, specialised trailers, particularly for the Cryogenics industry and the manufacture of special attachments for construction equipment.

A key element in the company’s success has been the close working relationships it has developed with its clients to serve their needs, which is brought about by understanding their business. In many instances we see ourselves as an extension of our customers business. F.M.E. believe that the forging of true partnerships to achieve a common goal brings long term benefits for all concerned. Our total support, with a commitment to achieve what the customer needs is always at the forefront of our minds.

Quality Control is at the heart of the F.M.E. culture. It is relentlessly pursued from basic services which may be offered to a major build of equipment. By accommodating the best practices in manufacturing and paint finishing techniques as laid down in the company's procedures manual for ISO 9002, downtime to our customers has been minimised.

Recognising the importance of customer support F.M.E offer a 24 hour service to minimise Fleet Operators operational downtime.

In 1999 as the range of products and services increased the Company purchased its current 5.5 acre site to provide a purpose built 16 bay commercial vehicle workshop for maximum length trailers . Recognising the high value of customer’s vehicles the site has been equipped with CCTV and 24 hour manned security. Through local recruitment the workforce was expanded by over 200% to accommodate for the increase in customer demand. The new facility in St. Helens now offers a complete "one stop shop" for any trailer operator, from routine servicing and repairs, manufacture of new running gears and trailers, to shot blasting, finish painting and graphics.

Having now invested over £2 million and with a financial growth of over 50% in the last two years, the company’s investment in people, coupled with the on- going expansion of the works facility will ensure that as fleet operators and owner drivers become aware of how we can serve them, the business will be able to accommodate their growing needs.