

Formed in 1961, PCE Automation is at the forefront of UK Automation and UK Manufacturing, manufacturing a vast range of bespoke turnkey automation solutions. PCE has built a worldwide reputation for innovation and quality, underpinned by our ISO 9001 and Safe Contractor accreditations, as well as our Queens Award for Enterprise 2020, recognising our excellence in International Trade.
PCE manufacture world-class automation of the highest quality, such as Assembly, End of Line, Robotics, Line Feeding, Product Testing and Handling Systems, blending complementary technologies to produce automation excellence for our customers; unlocking greater throughput and efficiency. PCE also undertakes to Build to Print Projects to help customers replicate existing machinery with up-to-date technologies or complete previous unfulfilled projects.
From modern manufacturing facilities in Beccles (Suffolk) and Lutterworth (Midlands) we manufacture stand-alone and complete systems, primarily for clients within the Ocular, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Clean Room/Laboratory, as well as FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) and Industrial Automation. We can boast complete in-house capabilities to Design, Project Manage, Manufacture, Program, Install, Commission and Service; resulting in shorter project lead times and a swift ROI for our clients.
Strategically placed at each end of the A14, PCE provides our unrivaled Service and Support to UK clientele, as well as our customers across Europe and the USA.
Founders of the PCE GROUP of Companies, our solutions achieve the highest levels of efficiency and long-term reliability. Embracing the latest cutting-edge technologies, our highly skilled in-house team, delivers exceptional stand-alone ‘turn-key solutions, as well as cells that seamlessly integrate with customers existing machinery. For the very best in UK Manufacturing and Automation, look no further than the automation specialists.
We look forward to discussing your automation needs and to exploring how we can become Your partner in automation ….
60 Years of PCE
Royal Ascent
Pivoting for the Future
Stronger Together
Give Youth a Chance
PCE signed the Youth Pledge with the New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which promises that every young person, between the age of 16 and 24 in Norfolk and Suffolk, will be given the opportunity to obtain an apprenticeship, training, work experience, or a suitable role, within 3 months of leaving education or employment.
In September, PCE welcomed 3 new apprentices to the family, to begin their apprenticeship journey. Head on over to our news page for more details.
Home Improvements
Also, with the significant increase in staff numbers, additional staff car parking was created to the rear of our factory.
New Blood
Joined up thinking


Building for the future
One Million Mark
When Bryan retired in 1999, there was a board re-shuffle to form a new partnership shareholding of James Cook (Current MD) Terry Cook and Gary Cook. PCE also registered and became an incorporated.
Relocation, Relocation, Relocation
Poolcraft Engineering was born
Pushing the boat out


Let’s work together
If you have a particular automation project in mind, PCE are your one stop specialists. Contact us today on +44(0)1502 713287, or click the ‘Contact Us’ button below.
We look forward to becoming; Your partner in automation….