Measuring Success Since 2012
Accurate. Adaptable. Attentive
Founded in 2012 by brothers Alex and David Leeson, AML Instruments is a premier, family-owned provider of test equipment calibration, repair, and supply services. The company was born when the brothers leveraged their combined 40+ years of calibration and metrology experience to purchase Hanatek’s calibration business.
Following David’s resignation in January 2024, AML is now co-owned by Alex and his wife Rebecca, who stepped in as Director in February 2025. Today, AML is a trusted leader in the instrumentation industry, dedicated to helping organisations maximise process efficiency, guarantee measurement accuracy, and ensure product compliance.
Our Values
- Accountable
- Collaborative
- Dynamic
- Focused
- Responsive
Why Choose AML?
One-Stop Shop
We cover all your test instrumentation needs, providing both on-site and off-site calibration alongside equipment sales and expert repairs.
Accredited Excellence
UKAS ISO 17025 and ISO 9001-accredited, with our engineers holding decades of combined metrology experience — so every certificate we issue is one you and your auditors can rely on.
Industry-Leading Partnerships
Exclusive UK agency agreements with manufacturers including Hanatek, Oakland Instruments and Techlab Systems mean genuine manufacturer-trained support and genuine parts, not third-party guesswork.
Our Journey & Key Milestones
Foundation & Early Expansion
2012
March 2012 (AML is Born): Alex and David Leeson acquire Hanatek’s calibration business. AML becomes Hanatek’s preferred on-site service agent for the UK/Europe and the exclusive UK sales representative for Hanatek test equipment.
2014
May 2014: AML joins the UK Weighing Federation, cementing its commitment to exceptional technical standards.
August 2014 (Key Acquisitions): AML acquires Carisbrooke Instrument Services, becoming the sole UK representative for Technidyne (paper industry optical testing) and RollTest (industrial roller measurement).
November 2014: AML becomes the official UK agent for AcquiData Inc., adding laboratory automation and testing routine software to its portfolio.
Growing Partnerships & Infrastructure
2015
January 2015: Appointed exclusive UK agent for Oakland Instruments Corporation, expanding offerings into the plastic, film, and paper markets.
September 2015: Secured exclusive UK agency for Techlab Systems (TLS), supporting their paper, packaging, and corrugated testing equipment.
2017
March & April 2017: Moved to larger premises in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, and formally achieved status as a factory-approved Hanatek calibration partner.
September 2017 – March 2018: Expanded international agency agreements with Doser Messtechnik (moisture meters), Dycometal (environmental chambers), and REA (barcode verifiers).
2018
September 2018: Officially awarded ISO 9001 Certification by BSI.
2019
January 2019: Achieved initial UKAS ISO 17025 Accreditation for weighing scales and non-automated weighing equipment.
Scaling Up Operations
2020
January 2020: Relocated to a significantly larger, environmentally friendly facility north of Lincoln (near RAF Scampton) to build a bespoke laboratory space.
2021
December 2021: Partnered with X-Sight to supply industry-leading Video Extensometers.
2023
February 2023: Acquired Dorset Repair & Calibration Services (DRC), specialising in force test equipment.
Modernisation & Advanced Capabilities
2024
August – December 2024: Established partnerships with Imetrum (non-contact precision measurement) and secured Channel Partner status with TQC Sheen (paint test equipment).
2025
January 2025: Achieved UKAS Accreditation for Temperature Calibration Services.
June 2025: Hosted AML’s first-ever industry Open Day for manufacturing, food, and packaging sectors.
September 2025: Approved for a UKAS Temperature Scope Extension, allowing dry block calibrations spanning from -40°C to 660°C.
November 2025: Joined forces with Barrus to supply premium Universal Testing Machines (UTMs).
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