Applied Automation (UK) Ltd Employee Directory
Industrial Machinery ManufacturingEngland, United Kingdom51-200 Employees
Applied Automation (UK) Ltd is a Plymouth-based industrial machinery manufacturer that specializes in automation and control solutions for manufacturing, the marine sector, and smart homes. The company operates seven divisions with teams focused on industrial engineering solutions, materials handling and factory systems, the technical distribution of industrial control and automation products, marine controls for luxury yachts, home automation, graphics and IT. It runs two large manufacturing facilities and offices in Plymouth, with a warehouse and distribution facility in Cardiff. The group has grown through acquisitions and partnerships, including the 2024 acquisition of the brand, intellectual property and assets of CME Automation Systems and the acquisition of PTG Workholding Limited, as well as collaborations with OnRobot in 2024 and Flexxbotics in 2023. In May 2025, Applied Automation Group announced plans to expand facilities in Plymouth to support distribution across Northern Europe and Europe, including a dedicated assembly line and testing area at the Plymouth facility.