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What We Do
Precision. Innovation. Reliability.
Hanbury-Autogil – Engineering Excellence from the Heart of Devon, UK
Located in Devon, United Kingdom, Hanbury-Autogil is home to a highly skilled team of designers and engineers with extensive cross-sector expertise. We specialize in solving complex manufacturing challenges—whether by supplying British-made precision components or by designing and building custom automated machinery tailored to unique industry requirements.
Expertise Across Industries
Our portfolio includes the design and manufacture of:
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PPE Machines – including the world’s fastest PPE apron production line
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Laser Cutting Systems
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Rotary and Flatbed Die-Cutting Systems
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Rotary and Flatbed Presses
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Automatic Guillotines
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Sheeters
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Special Purpose Automated Machines
Many of our advanced systems integrate dedicated processing stations such as:
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Coating & Bonding
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Rotary & Flatbed Ultrasonic Welding
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Static Control
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Wrapping, Stacking & Packing
Our innovations in levelling and conveyor systems are particularly notable within the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sector.
End-to-End Engineering Capability
With in-house design, manufacturing, and assembly capabilities—all under one roof—Hanbury-Autogil ensures exceptional quality control and streamlined production. Our two-shift operational model allows us to produce precision parts to exact client specifications, supporting rapid delivery schedules without compromising quality.
This self-contained manufacturing approach gives us a distinct advantage:
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Faster turnaround times
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Full project oversight
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Seamless integration of design changes
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Consistent quality from start to finish
Proven Across Sectors
Our experience spans industries such as:
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Rail & Transport
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Automotive
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Medical & Pharmaceutical
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Aerospace
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FMCG
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Electronics
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Consumer Goods
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Construction
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PPE Production
Our growing reputation stems from our ability to meet the exacting standards of sectors like aerospace, rail, medical, and heavy plant, particularly in applications requiring electrically and hydraulically powered drive and transmission systems.
The Autogil Machine Range
We offer a wide range of high-performance machines under the Autogil brand, including:
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Sheeters
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Automatic Guillotines
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Flat-Bed Die Cutters
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Rotary Die Cutters
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Laser Cutting Systems
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Converting Machines
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Electric Vehicle (EV & BEV) Equipment
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Special Purpose Machines
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PPE Production Lines
Global Reach, Local Expertise
With machines installed across the UK, Europe, the Americas, and China, Hanbury-Autogil is fast becoming recognized worldwide for delivering automation systems that meet stringent performance and timing requirements.
Total Project Ownership
From concept to commissioning—and beyond—Hanbury-Autogil provides a complete in-house solution, covering:
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Design
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Fabrication
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Component Manufacturing
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Assembly
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Testing & Commissioning
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Aftercare & Support
This fully integrated approach ensures consistency, responsiveness, and meticulous quality at every stage. Each project is assigned a dedicated project manager, ensuring full alignment with your requirements and adherence to our rigorous project management standards.
Company History
Hanbury-Autogil was established in 1963 by Michael Hanbury, operating from a small industrial unit in Torquay, Devon. Initially, the company was mainly focused on manufacturing precision parts for a local electronics company.
(1972) Expansion
In 1972 the company moved to a larger premise in Newton Abbot, where it rapidly expanded into the hydraulics, marine & rail sector. In the peak of manufacturing through the 70’s boom the company was well renowned as a substantial local employer.
Diversification (1980’s)
When bank rates soared to extortionate levels during the 1980’s, creating depressions across the manufacturing sector, the company had to diversify. A pneumatic handheld grinding tool for use in the mining industry was developed and successfully launched. This tool was used to sharpen the tips used on large boring heads.
(1994) Accession
In 1994, the firm continued its diversification on through the acquisition of ‘Wallis Autogil’. During this period, Rob Hanbury (current Managing Director) joined the Company. The company continued selling automatic guillotine machines throughout the UK and Europe.
(1997)
Michael Hanbury, unfortunately, passed away in October 1997. Following a challenging initial period for the Company, which came about following the loss of its most significant customer, due to the closure of a local manufacturing site and relocation overseas, the Company has been able to refocus on the historical core business and development of the Autogil range of cutting machines.
(1997 – 2017)
A crucial 20 years for the company, expansion of the Autogil range to include wider width sheeters, advance in Hanbury-Autogil flatbed press technology, a NEW company website in development and growth across the workforce, increasing capacity and enhancing the customer experience.
Relationships with older customers are still strong whilst the ability to acquire new customers across multiple markets was evident. Hanbury-Autogil welcomed both Kawasaki and Siemens as key precision engineering account customers, introduction of a second shift to increase capacity and cater for demand.
Roll-to-roll material handling, web management and control, building machines converting a range of materials across many industries and throughout the world.
(2017-NOW)
More and more projects were requiring unique automation, many enquiries for special purpose machines, welding, extruding, coating and treating along with the introduction of Laser and Rotary machines to the product offer. Application of tried and tested machine design and build and the synonymous quality of British manufacturing has propelled Hanbury-Autogil to being one of the very best automated machine builders in the world.
Hanbury-Autogil has found new markets that require high quality automated machines for manufacturing. For Example; designing and building machines that can laser print and emboss high grade foils, polish blades for the aerospace industry and machines that can convert a range of materials across multiple industries.
Recent growth has seen Hanbury-Autogil work on projects involving the production of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The Hanbury-Autogil PPE Machines can convert a wide range of materials from roll to roll, producing high quantities of PPE to contribute to the global requirement.
The Company has been committed to introduce new life into its workforce and develop the existing skill base to encompass many different fields, with dedicated departments consisting of a broad blend of talent – Hanbury Autogil is continuing to build for the future.
Recruiting new apprentices each year and building on relationships with local education establishments, constantly enhancing the professional skills of the existing workforce enables Hanbury-Autogil to stay ahead of their global competitors.
The company is proud of being able to complement new and fresh ideas with the balance of input from time-served engineers.
HOT NEWS!! With new purpose built premises in design for 2021 it really is an exciting time.
Hanbury-Autogil – Made in Britain!
With over 55 years in operation, we are more ambitious than ever before. With a global approach and innovative nature, Hanbury-Autogil is very excited for the future!
History of Premises & the Future
The current premises is steeped in history and prior to it being broken down in smaller industrial unit, it operated as a Wool Mill, with some parts of the buildings dating back to the early 1700’s.
Raw materials were delivered both by the South West Farming community. At the time the farmers’ fields were literally on the door-step. The boiler house formed the epicentre of the Mill. Water was provided directly by the River Lemon to feed the various processes and to provide steam power to the machines. The Mill would process the wool using its washing and degreasing plant located directly behind the boiler house. Wool would then be treated, dyed and ultimately used to make woollen balls and garments.
When the Company acquired part of the old Mill premises in 1972, what followed was a massive clearing out process of old equipment and ducting before the building could become suitable to house machine tools and the personnel to operate them.
Even though this premises has formed part of the Hanbury-Autogil 55 Year history so far, it is time to look forward to the future. The Company continues to grow and develop new technology, which is not in keeping with the building’s age, entering an exciting growth phase which will lead to a new factory move in 2025. The goal is to move into a new dedicated building which is fit for purpose and will allow Hanbury-Autogil to continue expanding its portfolio of British made automated machines, continue attracting new customers and fundamentally to align with the cutting-edge innovation that we offer.
Outside Building Early 1900’s
Aerial View in 1970
Current
Vision
Hanbury-Autogil is very proud of its age demographic as it continues to marry up age and experience with the enthusiasm and ideas which can be derived from youth.
They invest heavily in apprenticeships within all aspects of the Company – this is to ensure that knowledge can be passed and that the Company can grow organically whilst knowing that it will have the keys skills at its fingertips to deliver the best possible products and services to customers.
To date, the Company has added significant value to the ’Autogil’ brand by completely evolving the standard range of machines, so that it matches or surpasses the build quality and performance of any of its Competitors. As well as ’Autogil’ being synonymous historically with Sheeters and Flat-Bed Die Cutting Presses, they have now embraced laser technology, PPE Machines, Rotary Cutting, Rotary Pressing and Ultra-sonic Welding all of which is seen as an important element to the Company’s future. ‘Autogil’ is also becoming reputed by its customers across industries for designing and building bespoke automation solving complex production needs incorporating multiple input, converting, output and packing stations.
The in-house Precision Engineering service is very established and considered the backbone of the business. Hanbury-Autogil will continue to invest in equipment and skills to ensure it remains the preferred supplier to the reputed blue-chip companies worked alongside.
Testimonials
“They (Hanbury-Autogil) offer a rare combination of old-school customer service and professional standards mixed with a fresh and modern approach to problem-solving. On many occasions, we have needed them to come up with an engineering solution quickly and usually without much notice. This challenge has always been met successfully and with a very positive attitude.”
“During our ten plus years of history, I have learned that Hanbury-Autogil can be depended on to meet deadlines and that all of our projects are treated with commitment and honesty.”
Director, AEP Ltd.
“We have purchased a few machines from Hanbury-Autogil over the years, the latest one being this year (2013). All the equipment has been special purpose machinery to suit our rather unique processes. This has always posed a challenge and I am able to say that Hanbury has always succeeded by supplying high-quality equipment that can solve the problem. In the case of the last machine, Hanbury was the only company out of several approached that was willing to accept the challenge. With all special purpose machinery, there are “teething/bedding in” issues and Hanbury have always offered a first class service in addressing these issues.”
Project Manager, Hellermann Tyton Group PLC.
