Encocam was founded in 1988 by Mike Ashmead with the aim of applying rigorous engineering principles to solve complex structural and impact-related challenges. From its earliest work, the company focused on understanding how materials and structures behave under demanding conditions and translating that understanding into practical, high-performance solutions.
Over the past three decades, Encocam has evolved into a global engineering and manufacturing leader specialising in impact mitigation, energy absorption, advanced composite structures and lightweight core technologies. This evolution has been driven by sustained investment in engineering capability, testing infrastructure, manufacturing facilities and skilled personnel, enabling Encocam to support customers across safety-critical and performance-driven industries.
Encocam’s growth has been shaped by close collaboration with customers and a deep understanding of real-world engineering requirements. By listening to customers and working in partnership to address changing industry demands, the company has continuously expanded its technical expertise and solution portfolio. This customer-led approach has enabled Encocam to adapt to new applications, emerging standards and increasingly complex performance requirements.
In 2023, Encocam marked 35 years of engineering innovation, reflecting a long track record of adapting to evolving technologies, regulatory environments and market needs. Throughout this period of change, the company has remained focused on validated performance, combining engineering design, physical testing and controlled manufacturing processes to deliver reliable and repeatable solutions.
Today, Encocam operates as the engineering and manufacturing authority behind a group of specialist brands, each focused on distinct application areas while drawing on shared expertise in materials science, impact engineering and production excellence. This integrated model allows Encocam to move efficiently from concept and simulation through testing, validation and full-scale manufacture.
The same ethos that guided Encocam’s early development continues to define its future: applying engineering insight to solve complex problems, working closely with customers, and delivering engineering solutions that perform when it matters most.