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Industrial Machinery Companies in Derby: 61 Active Firms (2026)
Industrial machinery companies design, manufacture and service production equipment, with this cohort based in and around Derby.
Buying centres tend to sit with operations directors, plant engineers, maintenance managers and finance teams approving capital equipment or service contracts. Derby’s machinery suppliers usually sell into commercial and manufacturing customers across the surrounding engineering economy, rather than into consumer channels. Engagements are typically mid-market and project-led: machinery builds, installation packages, planned maintenance, retrofits, spares and field-service support. Sales cycles tend to involve site assessment, specification work, safety documentation and aftercare, so the commercial relationship often extends beyond initial delivery. The buyer profile is practical and risk-aware, with uptime, operator safety and compatibility with existing production lines carrying more weight than software-style subscription metrics.
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Derby’s cohort is deliberately narrow: 61 actively trading companies sit in this list, enough to show a local engineering base without resembling a national directory. Reported employment totals 1,295 people, pointing to a footprint that is more workshop, engineering office and field-service network than purely administrative. The area’s machinery suppliers appear to serve nearby manufacturing demand through installation, maintenance and production-equipment work, with relationships often shaped by plant access, service response and the practicalities of keeping machinery running.
The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations sit at the centre of the Great Britain regime before machinery is supplied or put into service. GOV.UK and HSE guidance point to essential health and safety requirements, conformity assessment, a technical file, English instructions, relevant conformity marking and a Declaration of Conformity or Incorporation. HSE regulates workplace products within its remit, with HSE and local trading standards enforcing machinery provisions depending on field of use; the Department for Business and Trade owns the legislation and policy. The marking position is also mixed: CE recognition has been extended indefinitely for many goods in Great Britain, while UKCA remains available where applicable.
Derby’s pipeline appears more replacement- and service-led than venture-style, reflecting the practical nature of machinery demand around established manufacturing sites. Suppliers that can combine mechanical design, controls knowledge, documentation and field support tend to have a clearer route to repeat work, because buyers are managing uptime and safety as much as initial purchase cost. Younger entrants may find procurement harder where customers prefer proven installation references, so partnerships and subcontracted service work are likely to remain common entry routes. Consolidation could continue at the edges, particularly where owners need succession options or where specialist workshops want broader service coverage.
61
Active firms
2026
10
Above £5M turnover
Derby cohort
3
Recent incorporations
Since 2022
Key facts
About 16% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (10 of 61 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
4% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (3 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Industrial machinery supplied in Great Britain is principally governed by the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008.
Most new machinery must meet essential health and safety requirements, pass conformity assessment, keep a technical file, include English instructions and carry a Declaration of Conformity or Incorporation.
CE marking recognition for many goods has been extended indefinitely in Great Britain, allowing either CE or UKCA markings beyond 31 December 2024 where applicable.
The UK machinery and equipment sector accounts for 7.0% of UK manufacturing value added, 6.1% of manufacturing employment and 10.3% of manufacturing exports.
The UK was the 10th largest global exporter of machinery and equipment goods in 2022, with a 2.6% global market share.
Top Derby Industrial Machinery companies
STAR MICRONICS GB LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDistributes CNC sliding headstock and fixed head lathes and automatic bar feeding equipment for precision metal machining. Also supplies tooling, accessories and software, and provides installation,…
Serves B2B customers in precision engineering and manufacturing, including subcontract machine shops and component producers needing CNC turning capacity, bar feeding and support for turned and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -79% CAGR over 3y
Location
Excel Control & Automation Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and installs industrial control and automation systems, including process control design, control panel manufacture, and SCADA/HMI integration. Also provides engineering, fabrication,…
Serves B2B industrial manufacturers, especially FMCG producers in food, beverage, brewing, chemical and related sectors, including plants needing new or modified process control and automation…
Financial Health
StableStable · -22% CAGR over 2y
Location
MERLIN AEROTECH LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures precision motion control and automation equipment, including stages, actuators, motors, gantries, hexapods and laser scan heads. Also provides custom motion systems,…
Serves B2B engineering, manufacturing and research customers in data storage, electronics, semiconductor test and inspection, laser processing, medical and life sciences, optics/photonics, and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Mectek Mechanical Services Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides mechanical and electrical engineering services including installation, maintenance and refurbishment of materials handling equipment and process control systems. Manufactures and fabricates…
Serves industrial businesses in the brewing, malting, food and quarry sectors, particularly operators of mechanical and materials handling machinery needing site-based contractor teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 6% CAGR over 2y
Location
ORBITEC LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSupplies orbital welding systems, including weld heads, controllers and accessories for industrial pipe welding. Also provides equipment rental, maintenance and repair services, operator training,…
Serves B2B customers in the UK and Ireland that use orbital welding, including industrial manufacturers, fabrication firms, welding contractors and engineering teams needing equipment rental,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -16% CAGR over 2y
Location
M C E Engineering Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns, manufactures and installs engineered metal products and equipment, including sheet metal fabrications, precision machined components, and welded assemblies. Works with materials such as…
Serves B2B engineering buyers and manufacturers in nuclear, marine power, automotive, aerospace, food, pharmaceutical, rail, construction and architectural sectors, including customers around Derby,…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -14% CAGR over 2y
Location
TIDYCO LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides hydraulic and pneumatic components and engineering services including hose assemblies, cylinders, power packs and CNC tube bending. Manufactures and refurbishes rail hoses and fire‑safe…
Serves B2B customers in UK rail rolling stock, OEM and overhaul, plus industrial buyers across aerospace, automotive, construction, manufacturing, marine, mining, offshore, pharmaceutical and…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 4% CAGR over 1y
Location
INDUSTRIAL PROCESS PUMPS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides mechanical engineering services including product design, manufacturing and equipment repair. Operates a repair facility and supports industrial clients with engineering solutions and…
Serves B2B clients in industrial and manufacturing sectors, particularly organisations needing mechanical engineering support for process equipment and related repair services.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
SCITEK CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides engineering research and development services, including bespoke test rig design and manufacture, test facilities, control systems and instrumentation, image analysis, and engineering design…
Serves B2B clients needing bespoke engineering R&D and test solutions, including manufacturers, energy and renewables firms, aerospace and future-fuels projects, plus academic and industrial partners…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 2y
Location
Quality Control Technology Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies new and refurbished coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) for industrial measurement. Provides CMM software, installation, servicing, repair and relocation, UKAS‑accredited calibration,…
Serves UK manufacturing and engineering businesses using coordinate measuring machines, including quality control teams with in-situ CMMs and aerospace firms needing UKAS/ISO calibration support.
Financial Health
StableStable · -68% CAGR over 4y
Location
BOWE SYSTEC LTD.
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsProvides automation and IoT solutions for mail and document processing, plastic card mailing and logistics operations. Supplies inserters, letter and parcel sorting systems, conveyor and…
Sells to businesses needing automation for document and mail processing, card mailing, intralogistics, parcel sorting and supply-chain operations, including organisations with internal logistics,…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -5% CAGR over 1y
Location
TATEM INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -71% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures magnetic actuators, medium‑voltage switchgear components, containerised substations, and MV/LV switchboards. Provides switchgear design, development, testing, and…
Serves B2B customers in the medium-voltage switchgear sector, including rail operators, power utilities, renewable energy projects, marine operators and industrial power users.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 3y
Location
SSP TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies precision grinding, honing, lapping and cut-off machines as a UK distributor for manufacturers including Schneeberger, Pemamo and Dama. Also provides tooling and consumables, machine…
Sells to UK industrial manufacturers and engineering firms needing honing, grinding, lapping, cut-off and marking equipment, plus tooling and consumables. Serves technical buyers running precision…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
RIG AND SUPPLY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · -62% CAGR over 4y
Location
PATTERNS (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsManufactures jigs, fixtures and aerospace pipe fixtures for engineering companies, particularly in the aerospace and automotive sectors. Provides precision machining, pattern making for casting,…
Serves B2B engineering companies, particularly aerospace and automotive manufacturers, with customers across the UK, Europe and North America.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
B.J.G (DERBY) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides engineering, machining and steel fabrication services, including manual machining of components such as sprockets and pulleys, welding, and stainless steel fabrication. Also supplies…
Serves manufacturing and industrial businesses in Derby needing engineering support, fabrication, machining, stock management, fasteners, bearings and related production supplies.
Financial Health
StableStable · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Peak NDT Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDevelops and manufactures ultrasonic instrumentation and controllers for non‑destructive testing. Products include multichannel, phased array and full matrix capture ultrasonic systems and software…
Serves B2B non-destructive testing teams, inspection system developers and research organisations in aerospace, heavy manufacturing, power generation, offshore renewables, and oil and gas.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Samma Engineering Solutions Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
Baker Engineering Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides precision engineering and toolmaking services, producing bespoke machined components and machine tools from CAD/CAM drawings or models. Uses CNC machining, EDM, CMM and conventional…
Serves industrial companies worldwide requiring precision engineering and toolmaking, with particular focus on aerospace and rail sector customers needing bespoke components, machining, or one-off…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · 4% CAGR over 2y
Location
Enviroflex Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies peristaltic pumps, peristaltic hoses, and pump spares for industrial fluid handling. Also offers air‑operated and centrifugal pumps, replacement hoses compatible with multiple…
Serves B2B industrial operators and maintenance teams in chemical, nuclear power, wastewater, mining, marine, pulp and paper, brick and mortar, food processing, and wine and brewing sectors.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
MOBILE ENGINEERING LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
A. A .GAUSU LTD LTD
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures conveyor systems, packaging machinery and bespoke product handling equipment. Provides stainless steel fabrication, control and automation, installation, and systems…
Serves B2B manufacturers in the food, drink and pharmaceutical sectors, especially dairy and brewing producers with production lines requiring product handling, packaging and conveyor systems.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 9% CAGR over 3y
Location
KVM UK LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsDesigns and manufactures asphalt mixing plants, concrete block production machinery, and moulds for concrete products. Provides plant equipment, process control systems, project engineering,…
Serves asphalt producers and concrete product manufacturers worldwide, including operators of asphalt mixing plants, concrete block and paving plants, and businesses needing moulds, plant equipment…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · Hiring · 8% CAGR over 3y
Location
Astec Conveyors Limited
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures conveyor and materials handling systems including belt, roller, pallet, case and spiral conveyors. Provides bespoke equipment along with project management, control systems,…
Serves UK B2B customers including blue-chip manufacturers, OEMs, food and drink producers, e-commerce operators, parcel distribution firms, warehouses and general manufacturing assembly sites.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
ALMEX ENGINEERING LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures equipment and materials for conveyor belt installation, splicing and maintenance, including vulcanizing presses, industrial presses, monitoring and rip detection systems, belt repair…
Serves B2B industrial customers that operate, manufacture or maintain conveyor belt systems, including conveyor belt producers, materials-handling operations, OEMs, and site maintenance teams.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 73% CAGR over 4y
Location
Manusolve Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and supplies industrial tube processing machinery, including rising circular saws and hydraulic tube end forming machines used for cutting, expansion, reduction, and progressive ram forming…
Serves B2B industrial manufacturers and metal fabrication businesses that process tube or pipe, particularly production teams and machinery buyers needing tube cutting and end-forming equipment.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Murphy, Stanko and Waterhouse Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and supplies batch weighing, material handling and storage systems for manufacturing operations. Provides mechanical design, electrical automation and software control integration, along with…
Sells to B2B manufacturing industry customers needing batch weighing, material handling, automation and process control systems. Serves industrial clients across Europe and America.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 2y
Location
MMD
Designs and manufactures mineral processing and material handling equipment for mining, quarrying and recycling industries, including mineral sizers, apron plate feeders, mobile and fixed sizer…
Serves mining, quarrying and recycling operators worldwide, including producers handling limestone, battery minerals, oil sands, cement, metals and coal, from smaller sites to large high-throughput…
Location
MMD
Designs and manufactures mineral processing and material handling equipment for mining, quarrying and recycling industries, including mineral sizers, apron plate feeders, mobile and fixed sizer…
Serves B2B mining, quarrying and recycling operators worldwide, including sites handling limestone, battery minerals, oil sands, cement, metals and coal, from small processing plants to large mine…
Location
MMD
Designs and manufactures mineral processing and material handling equipment for mining, quarrying and recycling industries, including mineral sizers, apron plate feeders, mobile and fixed sizer…
Serves mining, quarrying and recycling operators worldwide, including businesses handling limestone, battery minerals, oil sands, cement, metals and coal, from small plants to large mine sites.
Location
Alpha Install Solutions Ltd
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsDesigns, manufactures and installs materials handling systems and equipment, providing turnkey solutions. Also offers equipment hire, load testing, servicing and maintenance for industrial handling…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
Acres Engineering Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides engineering design and contract manufacturing of fabricated metal products and production equipment, including workstations, trolleys, racks, trailers and automation systems. Offers in‑house…
Serves B2B manufacturing and engineering buyers globally, including aerospace, automotive, defence, hydrogen, marine, rail, space and supercar sectors, plus armed forces procurement teams.
Financial Health
StableStable · -1% CAGR over 5y
Location
Empire Process Engineers Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures tanks, silos and pressure vessels, and provides pipework installation, pipe skid assembly and stainless‑steel fabrication services. Supplies bespoke process equipment and fabricated…
Serves B2B industrial clients, especially food and drink manufacturers such as breweries, dairy processors and confectionery producers, plus other process industries requiring custom plant and…
Financial Health
StableStable · -2% CAGR over 4y
Location
Gemini Cleaning Systems Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures industrial washing stations, soak‑tank systems and resin cleaning units for post‑processing 3D printed parts. Products include water‑recycling wash stations and soluble…
Serves B2B customers in additive manufacturing, including Objet/PolyJet distributors, 3D printing service providers, and users of PolyJet, FDM, SLA and DLP printers in sectors such as dental and…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Autobond Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsManufactures print finishing and enhancement machinery including laminating, spot UV and foiling machines. Supplies new and used equipment and related consumables for commercial printing, lamination,…
Serves commercial printers, print finishers and lamination businesses worldwide, as well as distributors, seeking new or used print enhancement machinery and consumables.
Financial Health
StableStable · -6% CAGR over 1y
Location
MACHINE BUILDING SYSTEMS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies modular aluminium profile extrusion systems and components for industrial equipment. Provides cut‑to‑size, machined or assembled profiles, conveyors, workstations, frames, stairways and…
Serves UK industrial businesses, machine builders and manufacturing engineers needing modular aluminium profile systems for machine frames, guards, jigs, workbenches, conveyors, automation and access…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -3% CAGR over 4y
Location
HOWARDSON GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and manufactures machinery for the professional groundscare and turf maintenance sector, including mowers, scarifiers, synthetic surface maintenance equipment and reel grinders, marketed…
Serves B2B professional groundscare markets, including sports clubs, stadiums, training facilities, cricket grounds, local grounds teams, turf-care contractors and dealers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
CARFULAN GROUP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and supports manufacturing technology including multi‑sensor measurement systems, industrial 3D printers, tool presetting and inspection equipment, non‑contact metrology systems, and…
Sells to manufacturing businesses in the UK, particularly engineering and production teams needing metrology, additive manufacturing, tooling, inspection and quality-control systems. Targets…
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
Designs, manufactures and installs acoustic and airflow control equipment for industrial systems, including exhaust and intake silencers, ducting, detuners, catalysts and flow conditioning devices.…
Serves B2B engineering and operations teams in energy, power generation, aerospace, automotive, marine, nuclear, petrochemical and utilities sectors, particularly sites with demanding industrial…
Location
INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsDesigns and implements industrial automation systems for manufacturing and food processing facilities. Provides PLC and SCADA software engineering, industrial control panel design and build,…
Serves OEMs and industrial end users, primarily in manufacturing and food and beverage sectors, with customers based in the UK and Europe and project sites extending to North America.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 10% CAGR over 2y
Location
Keljay Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies waste compaction and recycling equipment including static and portable compactors, vertical and automatic balers, glass and can crushers, and bin lifting systems. Also…
Serves businesses that generate recyclable waste, including industrial, retail, hospitality, brewing and drinks operations, as well as waste and recycling companies needing equipment support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 13% CAGR over 4y
Location
Jackstone Limited
Trajectory
2y · 2025–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 25% CAGR over 1y
Location
Able Stainless Steel Fabrications Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides stainless steel and alloy fabrication services, including product design, prototyping, machining, manufacturing and installation. Manages engineering projects from concept through production…
Serves B2B clients across varied industries with stainless steel or alloy fabrication projects, including organisations requiring prototypes, product designs, machining, installation, or full-scale…
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -2% CAGR over 2y
Location
2JCP LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsDesigns and manufactures engineered equipment and modular systems for energy and industrial projects, including balance‑of‑plant packages for gas turbines, ducting, air filtration and noise control…
Serves B2B industrial and energy customers worldwide, including conventional power, gas turbine, renewable energy and decarbonisation project stakeholders needing engineered systems for large-scale…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 14% CAGR over 4y
Location
Reids Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides industrial automation and control engineering services, including PLC control systems, monitoring and control solutions, and industrial electrical installations. Designs, installs, and…
Serves B2B industrial and commercial clients across the UK, including chemical industry operators and other firms requiring engineering support for installations, maintenance, inspections and turnkey…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 14% CAGR over 3y
Location
WEAR & SPILLAGE SUPPLIES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsManufactures and supplies materials handling equipment and components for bulk handling systems, including screening media, rubber and ceramic wear linings, dust and spillage control products,…
Serves B2B bulk materials handling operators in the UK, including screening plants, waste recycling facilities and heavy industrial sites with conveyor, spillage, dust and wear-control needs.
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 5y
Location
Manufactures thermoplastic, GRP and dual‑laminate storage tanks, silos and process vessels for chemicals, liquids and drinking water. Also produces pressure vessels, environmental treatment systems,…
Serves B2B industrial and commercial buyers in water and waste, microelectronics, chemical, pharmaceutical, paper and pulp, food processing, drinks and brewery sectors, including organisations with…
Location
S3 Process Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies pharmaceutical process and packaging equipment and provides consultancy for drug manufacturing. Supports equipment selection, process design, testing, project management, installation,…
Serves pharmaceutical and life sciences process manufacturers in the UK and Ireland, including oral solid dose, liquids, inhalation and packaging operations, with buyers in engineering,…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
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How Derby Industrial Machinery companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Revenue usually combines one-off capital projects with recurring aftercare. Derby industrial machinery firms tend to charge for design work, manufacture, installation, commissioning, spares, repairs and planned maintenance, with margins spread across labour, parts and service response rather than a single product sale. Some operate as fabricators or machine builders; others act as integrators, bringing mechanical, electrical and controls work into a finished installation. Pricing is commonly quote-led, because each job depends on site conditions, specification, documentation and downtime constraints. A smaller group has enough scale to carry service teams, stock and account management alongside workshop delivery.
Who they sell to
Customers are usually commercial or manufacturing organisations with live production, handling or processing requirements. Day-to-day influence sits with plant engineers, maintenance managers and operations directors, while finance teams scrutinise larger capital purchases and service commitments. Lower-value spares and repair work can move through maintenance budgets, but new machinery, retrofits and installation packages usually need specification work, supplier checks and formal approval. Most buying is direct rather than self-serve. Referrals, local reputation, subcontracting relationships and repeat service work matter because buyers are often trying to reduce operational risk, not just compare quoted prices.
What they buy
Most industrial machinery firms tend to spend on tools that help them quote, build, document and support equipment after installation. Common categories include CRM for account tracking, ERP or MRP for stock and production planning, field-service management, job costing, CAD and technical-documentation systems, quality management, health and safety support, and finance software that can handle project margins. They may also buy recruitment services for mechanical, electrical and controls roles, outsourced accounting, insurance, legal support for contract terms, workshop equipment, calibration, testing, cloud infrastructure and cyber security for connected machinery or remote support.
Why and how to sell to them
Machinery buyers tend to evaluate vendors when delivery pressure, compliance workload or service complexity starts to show in the business. Useful triggers include a move into larger installation work, a rise in field-service activity, new conformity-marking obligations on a product line, a leadership or ownership change, or a customer demanding tighter documentation before accepting equipment on site. Outbound works better when it links to uptime, traceability, margin control, safety evidence or faster response, rather than abstract efficiency claims. The sales case normally needs to respect workshop realities: limited management time, mixed paper-and-digital processes, and customers that penalise missed installation dates.
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
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