Machine build outsourcing

Do things better and faster, with less risk. Focus on what you do best and outsource your non-core competencies to a trusted manufacturing partner.

Module or assembly based, part or full machine build outsourcing.

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Combine engineering capabilities. Create the optimum solution.

Through a combination of extensive engineering and production capabilities, PP C&A design an outsourcing solution that delivers based on your very specific requirements. Such a solution could be module or assembly based, part or full machine build – whichever provides the optimum solution.

Focus on core competencies

PP Control & Automation is an award-winning provider of strategic outsourcing solutions to many of the most successful and respected machine builders worldwide.

The PP C&A approach to manufacturing starts with understanding your business pain. This pain is often a constraint to further growth. Commonly, they are centred around people and space, or production lead times and supply chain management. PP C&A alleviate these constraints by building relationships, strategies and manufacturing solutions that help you focus on your core competencies and comfortably and confidently leave the rest in expert hands.

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This is how you successfully outsource your machine build

The outsourcing strategies devised by PP C&A are helping machine builders and OEMs to maximise manufacturing output, reduce lead times and time to market, mitigate risk, adapt to peaks and troughs in demand, and improve cash flow.

The case studies shared here provide evidence based stories of true manufacturing collaboration, benefit, and growth.

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Inventor-e iVendScale+

The way companies access inventory management is changing rapidly and leading the charge is Solihull-based Inventor-e.

Hedinn

PP Control & Automation and Hedinn are now engaged in their 13th project together and the largest yet, the construction of a new plant for Sildarvinnslan.

Needham Group (Interactive Case Study)

Play an interactive video with hotpoints that delve into the story behind the manufacturing partnership with Needham Group and the assembly of its N-Lase range of products.

Winbro Group Technologies

A strategic manufacturing outsourcing partnership – built on trust, integrity and maximising each other’s production expertise – is celebrating ten years together with the launch of the world’s most productive EDM drilling machine.

Collected customer case studies (2021)

This collection of case studies examines some of the recent strategic outsourcing partnerships delivering against several business pains for machine builders and OEMs, and how those partners are benefiting from the PP C&A approach.

Needham Group

Turning to the strategic manufacturing outsourcing expertise of PP Control & Automation could prove to be a pivotal decision for Needham Group as it aims to turn a £30m expansion blueprint into reality.

Inventor-e iVendScale/iBinScale

Inventor-e is accelerating disruption of inventory management with the help of the Manufacturing Assembly Network, a unique collective of sub-contract manufacturers and a world class engineering design consultancy.

Jenton Group

A new manufacturing partnership between PP Control & Automation and Jenton Group has created the capacity to build new UV technology in volumes that could help protect us from Covid-19 in indoor spaces.

Mazak UK

As the years have gone by, the relationship between the two businesses has become more interlinked, with PP C&A increasingly being asked to be involved in the design stage of new machine builds.

Ishida (Video Case Study)

Watch how Ishida realised their growth potential by making outsourcing part of their manufacturing strategy.

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Designing for modular control & automation systems

Modular design in the context of electrical control & automation breaks down complex systems into modular components, with the ambition of improving manufacturing efficiency and facilitating easier assembly and maintenance.

Four awards for Tony Hague in recognition of over 20 years of leadership

At the Business Desk West Midlands Leadership Awards, CEO Tony Hague collected two awards, and the fourth individual accolade since collecting the EMA Industry Leader of the Year award in September.

Inside Sustainability feature

The latest issue of Inside Sustainability includes an 8-page feature on PP Control & Automation (PP C&A), with CEO Tony Hague interviewed on the virtues of ESG.

PP C&A boss named CEO of the year

PP Control & Automation’s Tony Hague was named as CEO of the Year at the Business Desk West Midlands Awards last night.

Richard Spears on networking & collaboration: Protolabs InspirON Exchange Podcast

PP Control & Automation Marketing Manager, Richard Spears joins Brandauer CEO, Rowan Crozier MBE with InspirOn Exchange Podcast host Alex Edwards, to discuss the role of networking and collaboration in industry.

Leveraging outsourcing partnerships to accelerate portfolio growth: A strategic play for private equity firms

When it comes to applying close attention to growth, private equity firms continuously seek innovative strategies to maximise returns within their investment portfolios.

Innovation Britain on GB News

During February, GB News’ Britain’s Newsroom programme has been promoting success stories and opinions from the UK manufacturing community.

Investment in automation and people puts PP C&A on course for £40m sales

PP Control & Automation has set its sights on breaking the £40m sales revenue barrier in 2024 after having seen sales rise from £24m to £36m over the last twelve months.

REWIND23: What a difference a year makes!

The REWIND23 campaign is our unique way of collecting the stories, themes, and moments that made our year.

Tony Hague’s Autumn Statement verdict

Tony Hague gives his verdict on chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement.

Award-winning facility

Watch the video tour or jump into the interactive tour here.

Making outsourcing easy

We believe in meeting you, listening and understanding your needs first and foremost. If you are considering outsourcing for the first time or you wish to review your current outsourcing strategies, we would welcome the opportunity for discussion.