Machinery Building in the New Forest
Machinery manufacture is one of the New Forest's quiet strengths. Across Totton, Marchwood and the estates near Ringwood, engineering firms design and build the special-purpose machines, conveyors and automation cells that keep factories across the south running.
These are typically small, highly skilled teams able to take a customer's problem from concept through design, fabrication and commissioning. The ten firms below were selected for their engineering depth, project management and after-sales support.
1. Solent Machine Systems
Solent Machine Systems designs and builds special-purpose machinery and automated assembly cells for manufacturers who cannot buy standard equipment. Its integrated design-and-build service removes the coordination headache of using multiple suppliers.
2. Forest Automation Engineering
This Ringwood firm specialises in robotic handling, pick-and-place cells and vision-guided automation. It is frequently engaged by manufacturers looking to reduce manual handling.
3. Marchwood Heavy Fabrications
Marchwood Heavy Fabrications builds large structural frames, machine bases and material-handling equipment. Its capacity for sizeable weldments sets it apart locally.
4. Totton Conveyor Company
The Totton Conveyor Company designs bespoke conveying and sortation systems for food, packaging and logistics customers. Hygienic and washdown-ready builds are a specialism.
5. Hythe Precision Machinery
Hythe Precision Machinery produces high-tolerance machine tools and sub-assemblies for demanding sectors. Its metrology equipment ensures parts meet exacting specifications.
6. New Milton Process Equipment
Serving chemical and food processors, New Milton Process Equipment builds mixing, dosing and filling machinery. Compliance with hygiene and safety standards is central to its work.
7. Lymington Hydraulic Systems
Lymington Hydraulic Systems engineers hydraulic and pneumatic power units and presses. Its ability to service and refurbish existing equipment keeps long-standing clients loyal.
8. Brockenhurst Control & Automation
This firm supplies the control panels, PLC programming and software that bring machinery to life. It often partners with fabricators to deliver complete turnkey systems.
9. Fordingbridge Machine Tools
Fordingbridge Machine Tools rebuilds, retrofits and upgrades older machinery, extending the life of expensive capital equipment. Cost-conscious manufacturers value this over full replacement.
10. Fawley Industrial Engineering
Fawley Industrial Engineering builds ruggedised equipment for the heavy-industry corridor, including explosion-protected and corrosion-resistant machinery. Its experience with hazardous environments is a genuine differentiator.
Selecting a Machinery Partner
Choosing a machinery builder is a long-term decision, so weigh not just price but design capability, project management and ongoing support. Ask for references from similar projects and clarify who is responsible for commissioning and maintenance before signing off.
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