Quinton Major Precision was founded out of the adversity that was the recession of the late 1970s and early 1980s. It two founders, Frank Clark and Roger Smith, were employed at the time by Brown Brothers Engineering (originally Brown Brothers Aircraft), which became a victim of the downturn and was closed by Dana, its American parent company.

Seeing a viable business within the remains of the company, Frank and Roger came to an agreement with Dana to purchase the stock and machines that made up the 'gear-lever section' of Brown Brothers. They then formed a new company, originally called Underfold, in early 1982 to manufacture nine varieties of assemblies for Land Rovers, Sherpa Vans and the SD1 Rover car. Within the first year the company had grown substantially and was taking on more work formerly undertaken by Brown Brothers including stainless steel components called 'Stuffing boxes', and a number of parts for Ford Tractor handbrakes which Airflow Streamlines took over from Brown Brothers.

The company has continued in that early vein, growing through the application of prudent management and effective cost controls, into highly respected supplier of fully engineered precision components and assemblies to the UK automotive industry. In this time Quinton Major Precision has developed close relationships with its customers and suppliers with the result that it has gained a reputation for innovative cost-effective solutions to complex manufacturing demands. Having recently celebrated our 25th year of business, with a track record of succeeding in less than favourable economic circumstances, Quinton Major Precision Ltd. looks well placed to efficiently handle the challenges that face any company in the global market today.