Atkin Automation secures largest ever export order

Posted on 4 Feb 2025 by The Manufacturer

A West Yorkshire manufacturer of high quality coil processing equipment is celebrating its largest ever export order.

Wakefield-based Atkin Automation — a division of Group Rhodes — secured the record 7-figure export contract win from a North American customer, who placed an order for three special purpose laser processing cells, together with three additional process lines comprising a fleet of 36 decoilers, recoilers and associated products to be used in the sheet metal industry.

Geoff Barker, Sales Manager for Atkin Automation, said: “We are really pleased to be celebrating what is our largest export contract in Atkin’s history. Our expert team’s ability to seamlessly balance high-volume production with precision process control and timely delivery was a key factor in achieving this milestone. This prestigious project marks a promising start to 2025 and underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients.

Atkin Automation, originally the combined WT Atkin & BHP brands, is renowned for the high quality of its coil processing line equipment and has a long history of serving both UK and international markets. The substantial contract, secured with a repeat customer, will support the creation of three new material processing lines. This latest success reinforces Atkin Automation’s position as a leading manufacturer of coil processing equipment for international markets.

The contract will be fulfilled at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wakefield, where Atkin Automation continues to invest in its advanced manufacturing capabilities and skilled engineering talent.

Group Rhodes manufactures and markets its state-of-the-art machinery from its factory in West Yorkshire, which it sells to both the UK and global markets. The company has extensive capabilities including the design, development and manufacture of bespoke equipment and the provision of complete turnkey solutions.

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