About us
Since 1993, we have continuously invested in capability, compliance and quality. Growing from a commercial engineering shop into a specialist aerospace manufacturer with internal processing facilities.
1993
Founded
Rapid is established as an engineering business, manufacturing commercial components.
1997
ISO 9001 Certified
Certification to ISO 9001 formalises a lasting commitment to quality management.
2008/09
AS9100 Certified
Achieving AS9100 marks Rapid's move into aerospace and the manufacture of aerospace components.
2012
Internal Processing
Began developing a suite of internal processing capabilities.
2013
Paint Department
A dedicated paint facility gains approval to finish aerospace components.
2016
Stainless Steel Passivation
In-house passivation adds corrosion-resistant processing to the company's capabilities.
2017
NDT Services
Dedicated magnetic particle and fluorescent penetrant rooms bring non-destructive testing in-house.
2018
Cadmium Plating
An in-house cadmium plating line is developed, adding a key corrosion-protection process.
2020
Environmental Permit
An environmental permit is secured, reinforcing compliance and responsible processing.
2021
Nadcap Accredited
Rapid earns Nadcap accreditation, the globally recognised standard for aerospace NDT.
2024
Nadcap Merit Status
Nadcap Merit Status recognises sustained, high-level performance in non-destructive testing.
Accredited, approved and trusted.
We hold internationally recognised accreditations across quality management and non-destructive testing.
