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Our Engineering Services

Our team of professional engineers have many years of experience in the design and manufacture of machinery for the Web Processing Industry, including unwind stands, rewind stands, web accumulators, intelligent dancer systems and bespoke conveyors.

From concept to commissioning, whether it is a completely new production line or integration of our products into your equipment, we will deliver the solution to meet your exact requirements.

For information on some of our past projects and success stories please look at our Case Studies section.

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  • Extensive Industry Experience

  • Highly Skilled
    Engineers

  • Tailored
    Solutions

Challenges You Face

  • Complex Engineering Design

    Developing effective engineering designs that meet your specific needs can be challenging and time-consuming.

  • Component Supply Issues

    Finding reliable sources for high-quality components is essential to maintain your machinery’s performance.

  • Maintenance Difficulties

    Keeping your equipment in optimal condition requires regular maintenance and timely repairs.

  • Downtime and Operational Disruptions

    Unexpected equipment failures can lead to significant downtime, affecting your productivity and bottom line.

Our Services

  • Engineering Consultancy

    Our consultancy services offer tailored advice and innovative solutions to tackle your engineering challenges.

  • Engineering Design & Manufacturing

    We provide custom design services to develop practical and efficient engineering solutions that meet your specific requirements.

  • Engineering Installation

    Professional Installations: Our installation services ensure that your equipment is installed correctly and efficiently, minimising downtime and maximising performance.

  • Integration

    We offer comprehensive integration services to ensure all components of your system work together harmoniously for optimal performance.

  • Servicing & Maintenance

    Regular servicing and preventative maintenance to keep your machinery in top condition, extending its lifespan and reducing the risk of breakdowns.

  • Repairs

    Our repair services are designed to quickly address any issues, minimising downtime and ensuring your equipment runs smoothly.

  • On Site Machine Surveys

    Through our on-site machine surveys we are able assess the condition, performance, and safety of machinery, whilst recommending the necessary course of action.

  • Safety Chuck Alignment Service

    The precision alignment of rotating machinery is crucial to ensuring safety, optimal performance, reduction of wear & tear and minimising costly downtimes. 

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Meet Your Guide: Motion Drives & Controls

Motion Drives & Controls is a leading provider of comprehensive engineering solutions for the web processing industries across the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe. Our experienced team of engineers and technicians is dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and innovative services that drive your operational success.

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Achieve Operational Excellence with Motion Drives & Controls

At Motion Drives & Controls, we are dedicated to providing top-quality engineering solutions that meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Our comprehensive range of services, combined with our commitment to excellence, makes us a trusted partner for all your engineering requirements.

Contact us today to learn more about how our engineering services can support your business. Together, we can achieve operational excellence and drive your success.

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Drives · Transmission · Automation

Industrial systems,
engineered to keep moving.

We design, build and support drive & transmission systems for production lines across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe. One source. One team. One partner that sees it through.

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  • 34 yrs

    Engineering Excellence

  • 10k+

    Solutions Available

  • <24h

    UK & ROI Dispatch

Production downtime is costly. The wrong partner makes it worse.

When a component fails, a line stops - and every hour offline eats into output, margin and customer confidence. Too many manufacturers are left juggling multiple suppliers, chasing technical support from people who don't know their systems, and waiting days for components that should arrive overnight.

  • Dealing with multiple suppliers for components, engineering and support
  • Slow response times when things go wrong on the line
  • No single point of accountability for your system

We've spent 38 years solving exactly these problems.

We understand that your production line can't wait. That's why we combine deep technical expertise with a genuinely responsive service, backed by one of the UK's largest component stock holdings.

  • 34 years

    Engineering for British industry since 1992.

  • 8+ industries

    Industries served across UK & Europe

  • 20+ partners

    Manufacturer partners in our supply chain.

  • 18 engineers

    Engineers on our team.

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One partner. Every stage of your system's life.

Whether you need a single component or a complete production line, our engineers handle everything - so you're never left coordinating between people who don't talk to each other.


  • Consultancy

    Assess your system and recommend the right solution first.

  • Design & Manufacture

    Bespoke systems designed and built to your exact requirements.

  • Installation & Commissioning

    On-site installation and testing, done right before we leave.

  • Integration

    New components integrated seamlessly with your existing systems and controls.

  • Servicing & Maintenance

    Planned maintenance programmes that reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

  • Repairs & Upgrades

    Fast repairs and upgrades, often with same-day turnaround.


Engineering services

Every component we trust on a line.

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  • Power Transmission

    Geared motors · gearboxes · couplings

  • Safety

    Safety catchers · safety chucks · locking units · bellows

  • Web Processing

    Unwinds · rewinds · slitters · turret

  • Linear

    Profile rails · actuators · rail brake · roller pinion system

20+ manufacturer partners. One supply chain.

We've built exclusive and preferred partnerships with more than 20 world-class manufacturers - so you get access to the best components on the market, stocked, supported and supplied through a single point of contact. No more chasing multiple suppliers. Everything through one number.

  • ISO 9001
  • EN 1090
  • CHAS

Manufacturers

Getting started is straightforward.

We know your time is valuable. Here's how we work with new customers - from first conversation to a running system.

  • Tell us what you need.

    Step 01

    Call us, email us or fill in an enquiry. We'll listen to your challenge and ask the right questions

  • We build your solution.

    Step 02

    Our engineers will recommend the right components or design the right system.

  • We deliver and support you.

    Step 03

    From overnight component delivery to full on-site installation and commissioning, we see the job through.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

If you're not sure whether we're the right fit, here are some of the questions we hear most often.

  • Do you work with businesses outside the UK?

    Yes. Whilst our base is in Warwick, we work with customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe. We can arrange delivery and on-site support internationally.

  • How quickly can you get components to us?

    We guarantee overnight delivery on stocked items, with same-day options available for urgent requirements. Call us and we'll tell you immediately what we have available.

  • Can you take on a project from start to finish?

    Absolutely. We handle everything from initial consultancy and design through to manufacture, installation, commissioning and aftermarket support. You'll have a single point of contact throughout.

  • Do you service equipment you didn't originally supply?

    Yes. Our engineers are experienced across a wide range of drives, transmission and control systems - regardless of who originally supplied them.

  • What industries do you work in?

    We work across composite, construction, converting, flooring, marine, medical, printing and test rig sectors, among others. If you're not sure whether we cover your industry, just ask.

What's happening at Motion.

Industry news, technical insights and updates from our team - to help you stay ahead of what's changing in your sector.

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Tell us what's on the line.
We'll tell you what to do.

Whether you have a component to source, a system to design or a problem that needs solving fast - we're ready to help. One call is all it takes.

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If you are interested in starting a partnership with us, or need any other information about products or sectors, please get in touch today to see how we can help you

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Ready to order your motion control products? Simply fill out the form below, and we’ll handle the rest. Whether you need drives, automation solutions, or custom components, our team is here to ensure you get the right product, quickly and efficiently. If you have any specific requirements or questions, let us know in the form, and we’ll be in touch to provide expert support every step of the way.

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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 23rd November 2021

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://www.motiondrivesandcontrols.co.uk website (the "Service").

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from https://www.motiondrivesandcontrols.co.uk

Definitions

  • Service

Service is the https://www.motiondrivesandcontrols.co.uk website operated by Motion Drives & Controls Ltd

  • Personal Data

Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from those data (or from those and other information either in our possession or likely to come into our possession).

  • Usage Data

Usage Data is data collected automatically either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).

  • Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device).

  • Data Controller

Data Controller means the natural or legal person who (either alone or jointly or in common with other persons) determines the purposes for which and the manner in which any personal information are, or are to be, processed.

For the purpose of this Privacy Policy, we are a Data Controller of your Personal Data.

  • Data Processors (or Service Providers)

Data Processor (or Service Provider) means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Data Controller.

We may use the services of various Service Providers in order to process your data more effectively.

  • Data Subject (or User)

Data Subject is any living individual who is using our Service and is the subject of Personal Data.

Information Collection And Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Service to you.

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Cookies and Usage Data

We may use your Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.

Usage Data

We may also collect information how the Service is accessed and used ("Usage Data"). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer's Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.

Tracking Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.

Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.

Examples of Cookies we use:

  • Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
  • Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences
    and various settings.
  • Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.

Use of Data

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd uses the collected data for various purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Service
  • To notify you about changes to our Service
  • To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
  • To provide customer support
  • To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service
  • To monitor the usage of our Service
  • To detect, prevent and address technical issues
  • To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), Motion Drives & Controls Ltd legal basis for collecting and using the personal information described in this Privacy Policy depends on the Personal Data we collect and the specific context in which we collect it.

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd may process your Personal Data because:

  • We need to perform a contract with you
  • You have given us permission to do so
  • The processing is in our legitimate interests and it's not overridden by your rights
  • To comply with the law

Retention of Data

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd will also retain Usage Data for internal analysis purposes. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when this data is used to strengthen the security or to improve the functionality of our Service, or we are legally obligated to retain this data for longer time periods.

Transfer Of Data

Your information, including Personal Data, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.

If you are located outside United Kingdom and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Data, to United Kingdom and process it there.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and no transfer of your Personal Data will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.

Disclosure Of Data

Disclosure for Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, Motion Drives & Controls Ltd may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).

Legal Requirements

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • To comply with a legal obligation
  • To protect and defend the rights or property of Motion Drives & Controls Ltd
  • To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
  • To protect the personal safety of users of the Service or the public
  • To protect against legal liability

Security Of Data

The security of your data is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Data Protection Rights Under General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights. Motion Drives & Controls Ltd aims to take reasonable steps to allow you to correct, amend, delete, or limit the use of your Personal Data.

If you wish to be informed what Personal Data we hold about you and if you want it to be removed from our systems, please contact us.

In certain circumstances, you have the following data protection rights:

  • The right to access, update or to delete the information we have on you. Whenever made possible, you can access, update or request deletion of your Personal Data directly within your account settings section. If you are unable to perform these actions yourself, please contact us to assist you.
  • The right of rectification. You have the right to have your information rectified if that information is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to object. You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • The right of restriction. You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • The right to data portability. You have the right to be provided with a copy of the information we have on you in a structured, machine-readable and commonly used format.
  • The right to withdraw consent. You also have the right to withdraw your consent at any time where Motion Drives & Controls Ltd relied on your consent to process your personal information.


Please note that we may ask you to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

You have the right to complain to a Data Protection Authority about our collection and use of your Personal Data. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority in the European Economic Area (EEA).

Service Providers

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service ("Service Providers"), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Analytics

We may use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyze the use of our Service.

  • Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Google uses the data collected to track and monitor the use of our service. This data is shared with other Google services. Google may use the collected data to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network.

You can opt-out of having made your activity on the Service available to Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. The add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) from sharing information with Google Analytics about visits activity.

For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy &amp; Terms web page: <http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/>

Links To Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.

Children's Privacy

Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 ("Children").

We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from children without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective and update the "effective date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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  • By phone number: 01926 411 544

 

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Products

Motion Drives & Controls Ltd is the leading distributor of drives and transmission products into the Engineering industry in the UK, Ireland, and Continental Europe. We deliver the highest quality products at the most competitive prices with exceptional customer service directly to all engineering communities.

For the complete guide to our Products & Services please take a look at our Line Card.

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