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Machinery Companies in Bournemouth: 121 Active Firms (2026)
Machinery companies design, build, distribute and service industrial equipment for production, processing and handling in the Bournemouth area.
Purchasing tends to sit with operations, engineering, plant maintenance and procurement teams rather than a single software-style budget holder. Bournemouth-area suppliers in this segment usually serve manufacturers, construction contractors, infrastructure operators and specialist industrial sites across the South of England, with work ranging from equipment sales and installation to servicing and safety documentation. Engagements are often project-led: a capital purchase, a retrofit, a service contract or a repeat distribution relationship for components and handling equipment. The buyer profile is business-to-business, weighted towards owner-managed industrial firms and mid-market operators, although some vendors also meet public-sector and infrastructure requirements through contractors.
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Bournemouth has 121 actively trading machinery companies in this list, making it a compact local cohort. Reported employment totals 1,736 people across the reporting firms, so the footprint is visible in industrial services without implying a large manufacturing cluster. Revenue is not confined to micro-businesses: 20 companies are above £5M turnover, while 7 have been incorporated since 2022. That age profile points to a mature supplier base, where replacement, maintenance and customer proximity appear to matter more than frequent new company formation.
Industrial machinery placed on the GB market or put into service is governed principally by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations, with obligations before sale as well as at commissioning. gov.uk guidance frames the core requirements around essential health and safety rules, conformity assessment, declarations and the relevant conformity marking. HSE guidance adds the practical checks researchers would expect: safe design and construction, a technical file, English instructions and a Declaration of Conformity or Incorporation. Enforcement depends on field of use, with HSE and local trading standards both relevant, while continuing recognition of CE marking alongside UKCA reduces some relabelling pressure for many goods.
Bournemouth’s machinery base appears more likely to change through ownership succession, service expansion and distributor consolidation than through a wave of new manufacturing entrants. Smaller specialists tend to defend local relationships through installation knowledge, response times and familiarity with safety documentation, while higher-turnover firms can absorb more compliance work and stockholding risk. Demand should remain tied to maintenance cycles, construction activity and capital budgets across industrial customers. The main constraint is likely to be technical labour: firms that can retain engineers and field-service staff may have more room to widen coverage across the South of England.
121
Active firms
2026
20
Over £5M turnover
Larger local machinery firms
7
Incorporated since 2022
Newer local entrants
Key facts
About 16% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (20 of 121 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
5% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (7 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Industrial machinery placed on the GB market must comply with the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, including essential health and safety requirements, conformity assessment, a declaration of conformity and the relevant conformity marking.
CE marking recognition for many goods has been extended indefinitely in GB, so either CE or UKCA markings can apply beyond 31 December 2024 where applicable.
Machinery and equipment accounts for 7.0% of UK manufacturing value added, 6.1% of manufacturing employment and 10.3% of manufacturing exports.
UK machinery and equipment employment stood at 163,000 in 2021, down 28,000 from 2011.
The UK was the 10th largest global exporter of machinery and equipment goods in 2022, with a 2.6% global market share.
Top Bournemouth Machinery companies
Designs and manufactures surface-mount technology (SMT) pick-and-place machines and related equipment for electronics assembly, including screen printers, inspection systems, PCB handling, storage,…
Serves B2B electronics manufacturers worldwide, particularly high-mix PCB assembly and SMT production operations seeking placement, printing, inspection and line automation systems.
Location
Able Lifting Equipment (Southern) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies lifting equipment including hoists, slings, cranes and runway systems. Provides design and manufacture of crane systems, equipment hire, testing and LOLER inspections, repair and calibration…
Serves businesses in the south of England that use lifting equipment, including industrial, construction, logistics and facilities teams needing cranes, hoists, lifting gear, LOLER inspections and…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
STEPHAN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies food processing machinery, including industrial mixers, microcut and universal processing systems. Provides refurbished equipment, machine hire, and testing facilities for…
Serves food and beverage manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, including producers of baby food, bakery goods, chocolate, drinks, sauces, dips, mayonnaise, mustard, pet food, processed cheese and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Parvalux
Manufactures electric motors, geared motors and gearboxes including PMDC, BLDC and AC models, along with motor controllers and accessories. Supplies custom drive solutions used in automation,…
Serves B2B OEMs and equipment manufacturers worldwide across industrial automation, building automation, materials handling, mobility, transport, agriculture, leisure and medical device markets.
Financial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
POOLE PROCESS EQUIPMENT LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures industrial process equipment including air‑cooled and shell‑and‑tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and skid-mounted systems such as chemical injection, filtration, and…
Serves industrial B2B buyers in process manufacturing and energy-related facilities across the UK and Middle East, including engineering, operations and maintenance teams.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
CREST PUMPS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies industrial pumps for handling chemical and corrosive liquids, including magnetic drive, mechanically sealed, diaphragm and vertical immersible pumps. Also provides pump…
Sells B2B to industrial operators and engineering teams in chemicals, aerospace, energy production, food and beverage, marine, metal finishing, oil and gas, wastewater, and other process industries…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 4y
Location
Northey Tech Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures dry and oil‑free rotary compressors, vacuum pumps and blowers for gas and air handling. Supplies bespoke equipment and engineering support for applications such as aeration,…
Serves B2B engineering and operations teams in oil and gas, water, renewables, petrochemical, chemical and nuclear sectors, including organisations with specialist gas and air handling applications…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
SVANEHOJ UK LTD (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HAMWORTHY PUMPS LIMITED)
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and services pumps, compressor systems and tank control equipment for marine vessels, LNG and LPG carriers, offshore production and onshore storage facilities, including cargo pumps, fuel…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers in marine and energy sectors, including gas carrier operators, product and chemical tanker owners, LNG terminals, offshore production sites, onshore storage…
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides electro‑mechanical engineering and industrial electrical services for manufacturing, process and marine sectors. Designs, programs and maintains PLC-based control systems, HMI/SCADA and…
Serves manufacturing, production and process businesses, engineering maintenance contractors, quarries, farms, factories, food, HVAC, packaging and wastewater operators, plus commercial and pleasure…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
CUSTOMTEK COATINGS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies industrial weighing and material handling instrumentation including belt weighers, weigh feeders, conveyor protection switches, metal detectors and sampling systems. Also provides…
Sells to industrial businesses needing weighing, feeder, sampling and metal detection equipment, particularly in recycling, power/biomass, steel, quarrying, bulk materials and food processing. Serves…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
WESTERN TYDENS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures diesel engine exhaust safety systems, including ATEX spark arrestors, exhaust silencers, air intake shutdown valves, catalytic converters, particulate filter cleaners, and…
Sells B2B to operators, OEMs and engineering teams using diesel engines, especially those needing ATEX-compliant exhaust safety systems in hazardous industrial environments. Also serves international…
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Ocean Marine Systems Limited
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures marine equipment including instrument deployment systems, hydraulic cylinders, thrusters and control systems. Supplies custom-built equipment for superyachts, large vessels…
Serves B2B customers in commercial marine worldwide, including marine survey operators, defence organisations, large-vessel owners/operators and specialist superyacht or large yacht teams.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -9% CAGR over 3y
Location
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsManufactures and supplies safety control and monitoring systems for construction machinery. Products integrate sensors and control technology to monitor machine movement and automatically stop…
Serves construction businesses and heavy equipment operators, including contractors, plant hire firms and machinery fleets using safety control systems for construction machinery.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 13% CAGR over 1y
Location
DDC DOLPHIN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, manufactures, supplies and services infection control equipment for healthcare facilities, including medical pulp macerators, bedpan washers, UV air disinfection systems, waste containment…
Serves hospitals, care homes and healthcare facilities worldwide, including operators and estates, infection control and clinical teams responsible for sluice rooms and patient/resident hygiene.
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
WYNDHAM PAGE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies diesel engine safety equipment including air intake shutdown valves, butterfly valves with pneumatic, solenoid or manual actuation, speedswitch kits, and exhaust spark arrestors…
Sells to industrial businesses, engine OEMs, maintenance teams and resellers using diesel engines in hazardous-area applications, including operators requiring ATEX-compliant safety equipment.
Financial Health
StableStable · -66% CAGR over 4y
Location
SERVO COMPONENTS & SYSTEMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies motion control components and systems for industrial automation, including servo drives, motors, linear actuators, gearboxes, encoders and controllers. Provides cable assemblies, component…
Serves B2B customers including OEMs, machine builders and automation engineering teams across general manufacturing, production automation, packaging, food processing, life sciences, automotive and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 9% CAGR over 4y
Location
RDS (MME) LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDistributes onboard vehicle weighing systems, trailer scales and machine control equipment for agricultural, construction and industrial machinery. Supplies RDS and Topcon systems and provides…
Serves B2B operators of off-highway machinery and vehicle fleets in agriculture, construction, logistics and warehousing, ports, quarries and aggregates, and waste and recycling.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
Spherea Test & Services Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDevelops and supplies test and validation systems, automated test equipment, and diagnostic tools for aerospace, defence, rail, energy and electronics sectors, including hardware platforms, RF…
Serves B2B and public-sector organisations in aerospace, defence, energy, railway and automotive sectors worldwide, including engineering, manufacturing, maintenance and critical-systems teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
SEALPAC UK LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies packaging and food production line machinery, including tray sealers, thermoformers, bagging and inspection systems. Provides design, consultancy, installation and maintenance of automated…
Serves B2B food producers and processors in the UK and Ireland, including meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, ready meals, snacks, convenience foods, bakery, produce, pet food and confectionery sectors.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENTS CO (GB) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures and distributes power transmission, conveying and motion components including belts, pulleys, chains, gears, bearings and hoses. Also provides custom belt fabrication, injection…
Serves B2B traders, distributors, OEMs and industrial end users in power transmission, conveying, motion, manufacturing, maintenance and machinery supply markets.
Financial Health
StableStable · Profitable · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
Beckox Plastic Fabrications Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsManufactures bespoke plastic fabrications for industrial applications, including process tanks, storage and transport tanks, ducting, fume extraction systems, scrubbers, wet benches, plating lines,…
Serves industrial businesses, multinationals, small firms and government buyers needing bespoke plastic fabrication for process, plating, chemical handling and fume extraction applications, with…
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
APPLIED RELAY TESTING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures relay and connector testing equipment for engineering, production and laboratory use. Products include low and high voltage relay test systems, life and vibration test…
Serves B2B engineering teams and manufacturers worldwide, particularly production, R&D and quality assurance groups testing relays and connectors in laboratory, high-volume or critical test…
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
MSL Oilfield Services Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures load monitoring systems, load cells, shackles and telemetry indicators for industrial, marine and offshore applications. Products include crane overload protection, mooring…
Serves B2B engineering customers in oil and gas, offshore/onshore industrial, civil and marine sectors, including FPSO operators, marine terminals, crane operators and hazardous-area operations teams.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
CONFEX TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures rotary extrusion machines, tooling, and ancillary equipment for copper and aluminium profile production. Provides engineering solutions and products intended to improve…
Serves B2B copper and aluminium extrusion profile manufacturers globally, including industrial producers seeking equipment and tooling-related support for extrusion production.
Financial Health
StableStable · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
R & M Mechanical & Lifting Services Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -12% CAGR over 4y
Location
NEW FOREST INSTRUMENT CONTROL LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides overhaul, refurbishment and calibration of industrial valves and instrumentation used to measure and control flow, temperature, pressure and level. Services equipment on-site or in workshop…
Serves B2B industrial customers in petrochemical, power, food, drink and marine sectors, particularly operators and engineering teams responsible for valve and process measurement equipment.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 3y
Location
Airtek Fan Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures crossflow (tangential) fans, including AC, DC and EC models. Provides bespoke fan solutions with in‑house design and testing for applications such as commercial kitchen…
Serves B2B equipment manufacturers and engineering teams needing bespoke crossflow fan components, including commercial kitchen equipment, domestic oven, fan convector, heat pump radiator, and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Stour Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures bespoke engineering tooling including workholding fixtures, welding fixtures, positioners and end‑of‑arm tooling for industrial and robotic applications. Provides CAD design,…
Serves B2B manufacturers and engineering businesses, including UK and global industrial systems and robotics companies, seeking bespoke tooling projects or subcontract engineering support.
Financial Health
StableStable
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures CNC‑machined composite tooling and moulds, including fibreglass and carbon fibre, for automotive, marine, aerospace, architecture and renewable energy sectors. Provides…
Serves B2B manufacturers and project teams in aerospace, marine, automotive and industrial, passenger transport, rolling stock, wind energy and architecture, with customers described as worldwide.
Financial Health
StableStable · -4% CAGR over 3y
Location
FIELD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures precision‑engineered aircraft tooling and ground support equipment, including towbars, installation tools, trolleys and maintenance tooling for Boeing aircraft. Provides…
Sells to B2B aviation customers, including worldwide airline operators, MRO providers, and aircraft maintenance/engineering teams needing tooling, ground support equipment, and precision-engineered…
Financial Health
StableStable · 3% CAGR over 2y
Location
Aeroflex Hose and Engineering Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, manufactures and distributes specialist flexible hose assemblies and fluid transfer components for hydraulic, gas, cryogenic and fuel systems. Produces bespoke hoses, cylinder connectors,…
Serves B2B and public-sector customers in industrial gases, defence, aerospace, automotive, instrumentation and medical healthcare, including Tier 1 gas producers, equipment manufacturers and the UK…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 3% CAGR over 2y
Location
LUNO SYSTEMS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies life support and breathing air systems for hazardous and confined environments. Products include breathing apparatus, inert entry helmets, high‑pressure compressors, fall…
Serves industrial businesses with workers in hazardous or confined environments, including oil and energy, pharmaceutical, marine, mining, petrochemical and refining, water, and shutdown/turnaround…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
MOTION CONTROL PRODUCTS LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsSupplies motion control and automation components for industrial machinery, including stepper and servo motors, linear motors, drives, controllers, gearboxes, actuators, encoders, HMIs and PLC…
Serves B2B machine builders, OEMs, manufacturing companies and automation engineers working on industrial machinery, production equipment and automation systems.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
WEST GEN LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, manufactures and installs mobile renewable power systems, including solar hybrid generators, mobile solar modules, light towers and modular prepackaged microgrids for temporary or off‑grid…
Serves commercial and industrial organisations, project/site operators, and emergency response or public-sector users needing mobile temporary power and lighting for facilities, worksites and…
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -65% CAGR over 5y
Location
HMK Joinery Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures tungsten carbide and HSS industrial knives and replacement wear parts for high‑speed processing machinery. Produces cutting blades for applications such as paper straw production and…
Serves B2B industrial manufacturers and operators of high-speed processing machinery, including tobacco, brick and tile, rubber, plotter, paper straw and food production sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Tides Marine International Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures marine hardware including drip‑free propeller shaft seals, rudder bearings and sealing systems, sail track and slide systems, and related hoses, fittings, and spare parts for…
Serves marine industry businesses, including vessel OEMs, boatbuilders, shipyards, repair/service shops and distributors, plus yacht and boat owners needing replacement marine components.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
British Diamond Wire Die Company Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
John Galt Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and develops electronic and software-based control systems for vehicles and machinery. Produces hydraulic and electronic control solutions, sensors, instrumentation, and CAN-based modules,…
Sells to B2B and public-sector buyers in mobile machinery and vehicle markets, including refuse truck and sweeper manufacturers, fleet and municipal vehicle operators, defence organisations, and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 5y
Location
Axis Tooling Solutions Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -24% CAGR over 4y
Location
Curtiss-Wright
Designs and manufactures engineered components and systems including actuation systems, valves, pumps, embedded computing hardware, sensors, and surface treatment coatings for aerospace, defense,…
Serves B2B and government customers in defense, commercial aerospace, nuclear power, process and industrial markets, including naval, aerospace and ground-defense operators, power plant operators and…
Location
LASERMET LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies laser safety equipment and systems, including interlocks, protective eyewear, safety curtains, enclosures, beam shutters and warning signs. Provides laser safety consultancy,…
Serves organisations using lasers across aerospace, automotive/EV, industrial manufacturing and R&D, plus medical operating theatres, private dental practices and cosmetic IPL/laser clinics needing…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
ALLIED (TOOLING) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures, supplies and services industrial cutting tools including carbide and PCD tooling, circular and bandsaw blades, abrasives and machine tooling. Provides sharpening, regrinding, coating,…
Serves UK manufacturing and machining businesses, especially wood panel, furniture, window, door and materials processors, plus professional workshops needing production tooling supply and servicing.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 3y
Location
DP Measurement Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and sells micromanometers and airflow measurement instruments including capture hoods, anemometers, pitot tubes and thermometers. Also provides instrument calibration, servicing,…
Targets B2B customers in HVAC, local exhaust ventilation, cleanroom and related sectors, including engineers, air-balancing specialists and facilities teams in the UK, with quotation-led support for…
Financial Health
WeakWeak
Location
SEA TALK SYSTEMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies UJ and UQJ jointing kits, components, equipment and tool kits used in submarine cable systems, serving members of the UJ Consortium. Conducts inspection and quality control of piece parts…
Sells B2B to UJ Consortium members and submarine cable operators, installers and repair contractors in the subsea telecommunications sector, including teams responsible for cable jointing,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -59% CAGR over 5y
Location
Telsonic (UK) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 1% CAGR over 4y
Location
LINK FABRICATION AND MACHINING LTD.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures precision machined components and fabricated metal equipment. Provides turning, milling, drilling, boring, broaching and planing services, along with coded welding in carbon steel,…
Serves B2B industrial and engineering customers, including foundry operators, transport and lorry body repair firms, access platform users, and cable recovery equipment sectors.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Pb Electrical Services Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides electrical engineering and installation services for domestic, commercial and industrial projects. Carries out electrical small works, industrial process control and power distribution…
Serves residential customers, commercial property and project clients, and industrial businesses with process control, power distribution, and control panel requirements.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -10% CAGR over 2y
Location
South Catering Fabrication Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
SAMWELL TOOLING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides tool and cutter grinding, regrinding and PVD coating services, and manufactures bespoke cutting tools using CNC machinery. Supplies carbide milling cutters, end mills, slot drills, ballnose…
Serves B2B customers in precision engineering, manufacturing and machining, including CNC workshops and firms needing cutting tools, bespoke tooling and regrinding support across the UK and Europe.
Financial Health
StableStable · -10% CAGR over 4y
Location
POLYHOSE (UK) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns, manufactures and distributes industrial hoses, thermoplastic and rubber hydraulic hoses, stainless steel flexible hoses, composite hoses, tubes and fittings for fluid and energy conveyance…
Serves B2B customers across industrial sectors, including manufacturers, hydraulic and industrial equipment operators, fluid-transfer system integrators, and life science or medical device businesses…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Bournemouth Machinery companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually comes from a mix of equipment margin, installation labour, parts supply, repairs and planned maintenance. Bournemouth machinery firms are often closer to industrial services than pure manufacturing: they may specify, source, assemble, commission and document machinery rather than build every component themselves. Pricing tends to follow the job. A customer might pay for a one-off machine, a retrofit package, a call-out, a spares order or a recurring servicing agreement. Cash flow can be lumpy because larger projects require deposits, supplier payments, delivery slots and site access before final invoices are settled.
Who they sell to
Typical customers are plant managers, operations directors, production engineers, facilities teams, construction buyers and owner-managers who need equipment to keep sites running. Smaller purchases can move through direct relationships, catalogue-style repeat ordering or phone-led sales; larger projects tend to involve site visits, technical drawings, safety review and procurement sign-off. Sales cycles are usually measured in weeks for repeat parts and servicing, but can run into months where capex approval, contractor coordination or public-sector tendering is involved. Trust matters because buyers are often purchasing uptime, compliance comfort and local response, not just a physical machine.
What they buy
Most machinery firms tend to spend on systems that help them control stock, quote accurately, schedule engineers and keep traceability around jobs. Relevant categories include CRM, inventory management, ERP, field-service software, document control, finance systems, cyber security, CAD-related tooling, telephony and analytics for sales and margin reporting. Services spend often sits around health and safety advice, conformity assessment support, insurance, accountancy, recruitment, technical training, web marketing and trade credit. Firms with installation or servicing teams may also need vans, workshop equipment, calibration, lifting gear, PPE and outsourced fabrication or machining capacity.
Why and how to sell to them
Machinery buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when operational friction becomes visible: late parts, poor job costing, engineer diaries managed by spreadsheet, rising warranty claims, customer audits or a move into larger industrial accounts. Ownership change, a new operations hire, a service-team expansion or a shift from ad hoc repairs into contracted maintenance can all create buying intent. Outbound messages usually land better when they tie to downtime, margin leakage, compliance paperwork or technician availability. Generic growth language is less useful than a concrete claim about reducing rework, shortening quote-to-order time or making service records easier to evidence.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
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