Our History

1965

ActOn Finishing first opened its doors.

1972

The business became very successful after winning important London-based client, Hoover. They used ActOn’s chemical compounds to polish aluminium parts on vacuum cleaners

1975

It was around this time that we saw the opportunity to create our very own finishing machinery. The first prototypes were the trough range, which were then introduced to the Jaguar Engine Plant based in Radford, Coventry. This milestone led to the development of automatic bowl machines.

1980

From 1980, we began exporting products overseas. One Swedish aluminium casting company bought 10 machines and compound consumables in one order! On top of this, 1980 saw us employ our first sales rep, which led to the growth of an impressive sales team.

2003

A year of big change and excitement, as we opened our doors to new Managing Director, Sandeep Gulati.

2005

ActOn gain approval for ISO 9001.

2006

ActOn enter into the Aerospace industry and work with Rolls Royce commenced.

2008

We implemented ISO 14001, proving ActOn’s commitment to the environment.

2009

The ActOn barrelling facility expands to make way for new business.

2010

We gained approval to process engine parts for A350 XWB.

2011

Expansion into India with a sales office set up in Bangalore.

2012

ActOn gained additional process approvals for aerospace engine parts.

2013

In 2013, we designed and manufactured a highly improved and automated billet handling system for a leading UK-based company.

2014

ActOn expand into the Indian market and the setup of a manufacturing facility in Pune, India.

2015

Sid Gulati joins the family business, following his graduation from Coventry University with a degree in Automotive Engineering.

2016

ActOn rebrands to help drive their innovation for the future.

2017

We set up our ceramic media production facility in Malaysia.

2018

ActOn wins contract for mass finishing Turbine Blades and Nozzle Guide Vanes (the contract includes CMM and Ultrasonic measurement).

2020

ActOn Finishing Ltd is appointed UK distributor for the DLyte dry electropolishing technology.

2021

ActOn Finishing Ltd partnerships with Cogeim Italy to distribute wheel blasting technology in UK.

2022

ActOn India is now the wholly owned subsidiary of ActOn UK. The facility is capable of catering to the entire range of machines supported by a modern test lab. Ceramic media production facility, also moves to ActOn India. 

2023

A new ultrasonic cleaning range is launched.

2024

ActOn proudly unveiled the new and improved Centrifugal Disc Finishing (CDF) Machines. Designed with precision and efficiency in mind.

2025

Two major surface finishing technologies were launched: The ADF Drag Finishing System and the CHE50/2 Twin Barrel High-Energy Finishing Machine.