Automation Experts, Process Refinement, Special Purpose Machine Design and Full Fabrication Facility - UK based with a Global Reach
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Established 1963

Hanbury-Autogil: Pioneers in Machine Automation Since 1963, Hanbury-Autogil has proudly served global industries, building a rich legacy of technical knowledge and engineering expertise. As machine automation specialists, we lead the way in innovative solutions, consistently delivering best-in-class automation projects that set industry standards worldwide. Our commitment to precision, quality, and customer collaboration ensures reliable, future-ready systems tailored to evolving manufacturing needs, driving efficiency, sustainability, and long-term value for our partners across diverse sectors.

WELCOME TO HANBURY-AUTOGIL LIMITED

Hanbury-Autogil is a renowned British machine builder and automation engineering expert with a strong global reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality manufacturing solutions. Based in the UK, we offer extensive on-site services from our factory and offices, supporting clients with tailored expertise and cutting-edge technology.

Our capabilities include:

  • Product Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

  • Special Purpose Machine Innovation

  • Process Engineering Consultancy

  • Precision Engineering

  • Advanced Material Handling Systems

  • Cutting Machines, Sheeters, Flat Bed & Rotary Presses

  • Diecutters and Slitting Systems

  • Integrated Laser Cutting Cells

  • Automated PPE Manufacturing Machines

  • Rotary Ultrasonic Welding Stations

  • Robotics and Automated Production Lines

  • Manufacturing Automation for Electric Vehicle (BEV) Batteries and Components

  • Thermal Runaway Fire Barrier Production Machines for EV Batteries

  • And a wide range of industry-leading legacy Autogil machinery

At Hanbury-Autogil, we combine decades of experience with engineering excellence to deliver custom solutions that drive efficiency, quality, and innovation across diverse industries worldwide.

Autogil Machines

Hanbury-Autogil – Trusted Innovation in Cutting & Converting Machinery
Hanbury-Autogil is an official registered trademark and the sole manufacturer of the renowned ‘Autogil’ range of cutting and converting machinery. With decades of expertise, we design and customise bespoke machines tailored to the unique needs of our clients, specialising in automated special purpose machines for converting and production environments.

Our ‘Autogil’ engineered systems serve a broad spectrum of industries and materials, demonstrating exceptional versatility and reliability. We work extensively with:

  • Papers, Foils, and Tapes

  • Medical Products & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • Films including PTFE, PET (Plastics), PVC

  • Rubber, Foam, Polyester, and Fibres

  • Cardboard, Cork, Gaskets, and Tubing

  • Metals and Siliconised Steel

  • And even handling of Toxic Materials

As machine automation experts, we deliver innovative, high-performance solutions designed to enhance productivity and precision across complex manufacturing processes.

Production Engineering

Hanbury-Autogil – Precision Engineering & Quality Assurance
Our on-site Precision Engineering facility at Hanbury-Autogil is equipped with an extensive range of CNC machine tools operating across two shifts, enabling us to meet demanding production schedules with flexibility and efficiency.

A dedicated Inspection and Quality Control department rigorously oversees every stage of manufacturing to ensure all products meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.

Hanbury-Autogil is fully certified to ISO 9001:2015, reflecting our commitment to consistent quality management and customer satisfaction.

Hanbury Autogil Divisions

Hanbury Autogil Healthcare

Hanbury Autogil – Healthcare & Medical Manufacturing Solutions
Hanbury Autogil is a trusted provider of advanced automation and converting machinery for the healthcare and medical sectors. With a focus on precision, hygiene, and high-speed performance, our solutions are engineered to meet the stringent standards of medical manufacturing environments, including clean room compliance.

Medical & Healthcare Machinery:

  • Transdermal Patch Production Machines

  • Wound Dressing Converting Systems

  • Medical Manufacturing Automation

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Machinery:

    • Face Masks

    • Medical-Grade Plastic Aprons (including the world’s fastest apron machine, designed and built by Hanbury Autogil)

    • Surgical Gowns

    • Face Visors

  • Medical Clean Room Compatible Machines

  • Dental & Medical DAM Processing Equipment

Our commitment to innovation and quality ensures that every solution supports safe, efficient, and compliant production for healthcare manufacturers worldwide.

Hanbury Autogil Packaging

Hanbury Autogil – Packaging Automation & Converting Solutions
Hanbury Autogil delivers high-performance packaging automation systems, from individual machine modules to fully integrated, turnkey manufacturing lines. Designed for precision, speed, and flexibility, our solutions serve a wide range of packaging applications, including consumer goods and beverage industries.

Packaging Machinery & Capabilities:

  • Multi-Axis Tape Converting Machines

  • Automated Printing & Registration Systems

  • Lamination, Bonding, Slitting & Cutting Modules

  • Modular Machine Units for Customised Solutions

  • Full Turnkey Packaging Production Lines

  • Beverage & Drinks Packaging Automation

  • High-Speed Packaging Converting Systems

Whether enhancing a single process or automating an entire packaging line, Hanbury Autogil combines innovative engineering with deep industry expertise to optimise your packaging operations.

Hanbury Autogil Aerospace

Hanbury Autogil – Aerospace Manufacturing & Automation
Hanbury Autogil provides advanced automation and custom machinery solutions for the aerospace sector, supporting high-precision production with a focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. Our systems are designed to meet the demanding requirements of aerospace manufacturing environments, including clean room conditions and specialised material handling.

Aerospace Solutions & Capabilities:

  • Blade Polishing & Finishing Machines

  • Precision Blade Handling Equipment

  • Aerospace Component Production Automation

  • Clean Room-Compatible Machinery

  • Robotic Arm Modules for Precision Handling

  • Integrated Waste Management Modules

  • Special Purpose Machines Engineered for Aerospace Applications

From automated production to bespoke machinery, Hanbury Autogil delivers robust, future-focused solutions that enhance efficiency and support the high standards of aerospace manufacturing.

Hanbury Autogil Electrical / Programming

Hanbury Autogil – Electrical & Programming Expertise
At Hanbury Autogil, we specialize in comprehensive electrical and software programming solutions tailored for advanced industrial machinery. Our capabilities include full HMI (Human-Machine Interface) coding and seamless integration across a range of automation platforms, ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in every application.

Technologies & Platforms:

  • PLC & HMI Programming: CODESYS, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Stöber

  • Programming Languages: Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram

  • Custom Interface Development: Full HMI coding and configuration for user-friendly machine operation

Applications & Machinery:
We provide electrical and control system solutions for a variety of specialized machines, including:

  • Electrical Cable Marker Machines

  • Mesh & Wire Converting Machines

  • PCB Converting Systems

  • Bonding Stations

  • Metal Foil Conversion Machines

  • Integrated Laser Processing Systems

From initial concept to final commissioning, our team ensures that each system is engineered for performance, safety, and long-term maintainability.

Hanbury Autogil EV & Automotive

Hanbury Autogil – EV & Automotive Solutions
Hanbury Autogil delivers advanced automation solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the automotive and electric vehicle (EV) industries. With decades of experience in precision engineering and machine development, we provide cutting-edge systems for component manufacturing and material conversion.

Industry-Focused Machinery:
Our systems are designed to meet the high-performance demands of both traditional automotive and next-generation EV manufacturing, including:

  • Automotive Parts Converting Machines

  • Gasket & Shim Manufacturing Equipment

  • Automotive Filter Production Systems

  • Electric Vehicle Battery Coil Processing Machines

  • BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) Automated Machinery

  • Metal Foil Converting Machines

EV Component Expertise:
As experts in EV battery component handling and processing, we support OEMs and tiered suppliers with robust, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly into high-throughput production environments.

Whether you’re enhancing conventional vehicle components or scaling up EV battery production, Hanbury Autogil delivers the automation expertise to drive your success.

Hanbury Autogil Automation

Hanbury Autogil – Automation & Integrated Manufacturing Solutions
Hanbury Autogil delivers advanced automation technologies designed to optimize manufacturing performance across a wide range of industries. Our expertise in material converting and process automation ensures seamless machine integration, increased productivity, and reduced downtime.

Automation & Machine Capabilities:

  • Full Manufacturing Machine Automation

  • Material Converting Systems

  • End-to-End Manufacturing Process Automation

  • Intelligent Machine Integration

  • Web Handling Expertise

  • Sheeting, Die-Cutting & Slitting Systems

  • Ultrasonic Welding Solutions

  • Roll-to-Roll Processing Lines

  • Automated Stacking & Packing Modules

Our modular approach to automation allows for scalable, custom-built solutions that fit your production needs today—while staying flexible for tomorrow’s demands. From standalone units to fully integrated systems, Hanbury Autogil is your partner in smart manufacturing.

Autogil Converting Machines

The tried and trusted range of 'Autogil' machines has been established under the 'Autogil' name for over 55 years.

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Sheeters

The Autogil range of Sheeters and cutting systems encompass a highly versatile and very precise shear cutting mechanism. This action enables a diverse cross-section of materials to be cut.

Flat-Bed Die Cutters

The robust range of presses provide a very precise die cutting action, allowing customers to kiss-cut consistently onto the thinnest of carrier webs. All systems can be configured to suit the exact needs of the application.

Rotary Die Cutters

The Hanbury-Autogil Rotary machines include Rotary Die Cutters, Rotary Cutters and Rotary Ultra-sonic welding machines. Fully modular design allows for additional station to be added at any time.

Laser Cutting Systems

Full laser systems encompassing both C02 & Fibre sources can be designed and manufactured by Hanbury-Autogil. Their X/Y gantries can operate at micron level position accuracy with very dynamic move speeds.

Special Purpose Machines

Utilising the in-house design capacity both in mechanical and electrical engineering bespoke machines can be designed and manufactured to solve complex production needs.

Personal Protective Equipment PPE Machines

Hanbury-Autogil – British design and built PPE Face Mask, PPE Face Visors, PPE Gowns and PPE Apron machines. High output machines with reliable and robust engineering.

Precision Engineering

Hanbury-Autogil has 55 years’ experience in the machining of precision engineering components. When combined with their commitment to customers, it means that once you have experienced the service level and quality delivered, there is no need to go anywhere else.

55+ Years Experience

Their wealth of knowledge allows Hanbury-Autogil to provide an unrivalled technical support.

Twin Shift Operation

Experienced engineers operating across two shifts allow us to face demanding delivery challenges.

Fully Traceable Components

From the sourcing of rare material to the final fully certified component.

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Company News

The latest news can be found below which include machine developments and an insight into the company. More posts can be found in the News section.

UKCA Marking – What is it and does Hanbury Autogil comply?

Absolutely YES – Hanbury Autogil does comply, and we also comply with all other major worldwide standards. UKCA is an abbreviation of UK Conformity Assessed. It is a conformity mark that indicates the conformity of products sold within Great Britain. Whilst the government intended for the UKCA mark to replace the CE marking, currently both…

Alleima pushes high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel for sustainable energy sectors

Original Article produced by Robotics and Automation News Alleima pushes high-strength and corrosion-resistant steel for sustainable energy sectors Alleima, a manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating, has launched an updated version of its Alleima HighN50 bars to meet industry demands for materials…

Automation in industry? Man and machine work together

Piece by Innovation Origins with the original content available here: https://innovationorigins.com/en/automation-in-industry-man-and-machine-work-together/ DATA+ – To automate the industry, we need people. It sounds contradictory, but it actually isn’t. This was evident during the Vision, Robotics & Motion trade show organized by Mikrocentrum. ©Mikrocentrum BY LINDA BAK Digitalization, automation, and robotization took center stage at the Vision,…

About The Company

Based in Devon, UK, Hanbury-Autogil boasts a highly skilled team of engineers with expertise spanning a wide range of technical disciplines. Under the leadership of Robert Hanbury—a dedicated and passionate engineer committed to quality and growth—the company excels in delivering innovative manufacturing solutions. Hanbury-Autogil specializes in solving complex production challenges, whether through the supply of precision components or the design and manufacture of high-specification, custom-built machinery. Our commitment to excellence ensures reliable, tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of each client.

History

Hanbury-Autogil was established in 1963 by Michael Hanbury, operating from a small industrial unit in Torquay. Initially the company was mainly focused on manufacturing precision parts for the local electronics industry.

How The Company Works

The Company prides itself on being able to service the demands of large scale OEM’s operating in industries including – Transport – Rail, Aerospace and Automotive – Science – Medical, Pharmaceutical and Energy – FMCG – SME – Bluechip.

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