What Rockingham Systems does

Rockingham Systems is a privately held UK industrial equipment company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Kettering, Northamptonshire, that designs, supplies, and integrates metering, mixing, and dispensing systems for single-part (1K) and multi-component (2K, 3K) fluids including polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, MS-polymers, MMA adhesives, polysulphides, greases, and oils. Its product portfolio spans five divisions: adhesive metering systems (benchtop piston and gear pump metering such as PR70 and Flow-Dose VRG, continuous flow metering, specialist shot metering, bulk dispense valves, and supply pumps from partners including Rhino, NXT, and E-FLO SP); fluid dispensing (controllers, jet valves including piezoelectric Advanjet and Pz1200, and benchtop robots); dispensing consumables (Series 160/162A/190/280/295/480 static mixers, inline pipe mixers, 2K cartridges, and dispensing guns); automated dispensing (3-axis gantry, 4-axis FANUC SCARA, and 6-axis FANUC and Universal Robots cobot systems); and adhesive application systems for sandwich panels (manual and automated Systems 1900, 3200, 3400, 3500/3550, and 3600). The company serves UK and European manufacturers across automotive and eMobility, electronics, filter production, aerospace and defence, transportation, offsite construction, and home appliance verticals.

Rockingham operates a sales-led, enterprise field-sales model delivered through UK sales representatives, direct customer contact, and trade show participation (e.g., Southern Manufacturing & Electronics). It generates revenue from three streams: industrial dispensing equipment sales, dispensing consumables (static mixers, cartridges, needles), and custom system integration services, with custom quote-based pricing on multi-year contracts. The company is the sole UK representative for Nordson Automotive Assembly Solutions (since 2021) and a Third Party Sales Organisation for Nordson Sealant Equipment (since 2018), and historically partnered with Barkvall Systems AB, TAH Industries (now Nordson EFD), and Catamix. Ownership remains with management (Managing Director David Murray), with no external funding rounds, institutional investors, or parent company, and headcount of 1-10 employees, indicating a small, founder-led specialist integrator rather than a venture-backed growth company.

Name

Rockingham Systems

Legal name

Adhesive Metering (Rockingham) Systems Ltd

Website

https://rockinghamsystems.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rockingham Systems is a privately held UK industrial equipment company that supplies and integrates metering, mixing, and dispensing systems for 1K, 2K, and 3K fluids, serving UK and European manufacturers across automotive, electronics, aerospace, filter, and construction sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Dispensing Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Adhesive dispensing systems
• Metering mixing equipment
• Fluid dispensing automation
• Industrial pumping systems
• Static mixer nozzles

Headquarters

HQ city

Kettering

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Industrial Dispensing Equipment Sales: Sale of metering, mixing, and dispensing equipment including adhesive metering systems, fluid dispensing systems, automated dispensing robots, and associated pumping systems. Products range from benchtop manual systems to fully automated production lines.
2. Dispensing Consumables: Sale of consumables including static mixer nozzles, cartridges, syringes, nozzles, needle tips, and other single/two-part fluid dispensing accessories.
3. Custom System Integration: Custom system solutions configured to customer production requirements, including installation, technical support, and system tailored to specific needs from standalone manual systems to fully automated production lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rockingham Systems designs, supplies and integrates industrial metering, mixing and dispensing equipment for one-component (1K) and multi-component (2K, 3K) fluids such as polyurethanes, epoxies, silicones, MS-polymers, MMA adhesives and greases. Its offering spans benchtop and continuous flow metering systems, specialist shot and bulk dispense valves, pneumatic and electric supply pumps, jet dispense and piezoelectric valves, automated dispensing robots (cartesian gantries, SCARA, 6-axis and cobots), and consumables including static mixers, cartridges, nozzles and syringe barrels. The company also delivers bespoke configured manual and automated adhesive application systems for sandwich panel, composite and large-format bonding lines.

Product overview

Rockingham Systems is an industrial equipment company specializing in metering, mixing, and dispensing systems for one- and two-part fluids. The product portfolio is organized into five main divisions: (1) Adhesive Metering Systems including PR70 Benchtop Metering Systems, Flow-Dose VRG, Continuous Flow Metering, Specialist Shot Metering, Bulk Dispense Valves, and Pumps & Feed Systems (Rhino, NXT, E-FLO SP); (2) Fluid Dispensing including Controllers, Valves, Jet Dispense Valves (Advanjet, Pz1200), and Benchtop Dispensing Robots; (3) Dispensing Consumables including Series 160/162A/190/280/295/480 static mixers, inline pipe mixers, Series 120 mixer elements, cartridge systems, and accessories; (4) Automated Dispensing including 3-Axis Cartesian Gantry Robots (GV, F6000N, F8000N, F9000N), 4-Axis SCARA Robots (SR-3iA through SR-20iA), and 6-Axis Robots (FANUC LR Mate, Universal Robots cobots UR3e-UR20); (5) Adhesive Application Systems for sandwich panels including manual systems (System 3200, 1K MHC, 1KAM, AGP) and automated systems (System 1900, 3400, 3500/3550, 3600). The company serves markets including automotive, electronics, aerospace, filters, transportation, construction, and home appliances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PR70 Benchtop Metering Systems Benchtop piston pump system for precisely dispensing 2K fluids. Fixed ratio system for measuring, mixing and dispensing medium-to-low viscosity materials for potting, gasketing, sealing, encapsulation, and syringe filling, with ratio accuracy to ±1%.
• Flow-Dose VRG Metering System Variable ratio, continuous flow metering system using servo-driven gear pumps for pumping, metering and mixing two-part low to medium viscosity adhesives and resins for potting, filling, sealing and bonding applications, with HMI datalogging and store/recall dispense recipes.
• Dispensit Metering Valve Precision metering and dispensing valves for reliable low-volume single-component fluid shots, including Time Pressure On/Off, Pinch Tube, and Positive Displacement Metering Rod configurations.
• Continuous Flow Metering Systems Mass flow metering systems for continuous flow used to simplify robotic application of sealants and adhesives for intelligent metering.
• Specialist Shot Metering Systems Specialist shot meter systems for specialist industrial applications including Pro-Meter machines for bonding and sealing.
• Bulk Dispense Valves Maximum compatibility and flexibility for any process or workflow, including automated metering valves and handheld operable valves.
• 003 Volume Metering Valve Positive displacement meter valve that automatically dispenses small, precisely measured shot volumes from 0.2 cc to 2.0 cc, designed for low-viscosity pourable, abrasive or filled materials and high flow applications.
• Dynamic Power Mixer Valve Flow metering valve with variable servo drive for granular control over two-component material mix, assuring homogeneous blend without lengthening the disposable mixer at up to 3,000 RPM.
• Foam-in-Place Valve Controls two-component foam materials at point of dispense with no drool, pressure spikes or mixing irregularities, featuring tip-seal valve for complete shut-off and independent component control.
• Pumps & Feed Systems Air Powered Piston Pumps, Diaphragm Pumps and Pressure Primers compatible with a wide range of chemicals, viscosities and flow rates, supplying pumps for feeding dispense systems from drums and pails or for general fluid transfer.
• Rhino Pumps (5-gallon and 55-gallon) Pneumatic bulk unloader providing superior flow properties and ease-of-operation for high-viscosity adhesives and sealant materials, with ultra low-waste follower plate reducing material waste by over 65%.
• Rhino Pump 5G Unloader 5-gallon capacity pump with quick-change packing cartridge providing superior flow properties, ease-of-operation and simplified maintainability for various applications and materials.
• NXT Technology Supply Pumps Next-generation supply pumps delivering one-component sealants, adhesives and medium to high-viscosity materials from pails or drums, with six pump models including L20c, S20, S20c, D60, D200, and D200s variants.
• E-FLO SP Electric Supply Pumps Electric-powered supply pumps providing real-time integrated closed-loop flow control for industrial sealant and adhesive applications, evolving from constant pressure to variable-flow control strategy.
• Fluid Dispense Controllers Fluid pump dispensing systems for liquids, grease and lubricant applications providing precise application and ultimate control for liquid dispensing.
• Fluid Dispensing Valves Precise fluid dispensing systems for application of liquids, assembly fluids, adhesives and sealants, including jet dispense valves and 2K cartridge dispensing.
• Jet Dispense Valves High frequency beading, lines or other fluid dispensing applications demanding precise, replicable processing, including non-contact jet dispensing capability.
• Advanjet Jet Valves Robot mounted precision non-contact jet dispensing valve capable of micro-encapsulation and dispensing dots of silicones and anaerobic adhesives, featuring up to 300Hz continuous jetting with only 2 moving parts in contact with fluid.
• Pz1200 Piezoelectric Jet Contact Dispense Valves Piezoelectric valve configurable as non-contact jet or precise high-speed contact dispensing valve, achieving dot sizes as small as 1 nl/0.2 mm with cycle rates up to 1,200 Hz and an integrated closed loop heater element.
• Benchtop Dispensing Robots Fluid dispensing robots for lab use or tabletop adhesive dispenser machines for automatic fluid dispensing processes.
• Automated Dispensing Systems (Fluid Dispensing) Automate fluid dispensing by combining robotic arms/gantry systems with typical fluid dispensing valves and controllers for high speed and precision.
• 3-Axis Cartesian Gantry Robots Programmable robot dispensing systems, automated adhesive application systems, and continuous flow metering configurable to specific workflow automation requirements.
• GV Series Gantry Robot Superior accuracy fluid dispensing gantry robot, easily integrated into production as a standalone system or with conveyors.
• F6000N ADVANCE Series Gantry Robots Gantry-cartesian robot with automation for fluid dispensing applications, programmable with 20 kg payload and axis repeatability of 0.05 mm.
• F8000N Series Gantry Robots Servo motor-driven, ball screw design gantry robots with heavy duty aluminium construction preventing flexing and vibration.
• F9000N Series Gantry Robots Gantry robots with all axes above the work area, ideal for large applications requiring a fourth axis such as spray valve applications.
• 4-Axis SCARA Series Robots FANUC 4-axis SCARA robots for automating fluid dispensing with flexible mounting options (floor, ceiling, benchtop) and optional IP65 certification for cleanrooms.
• SR-3iA SCARA Robot SCARA robot with 3 kg payload, 400 mm horizontal reach, 200 mm vertical reach, designed for fluid dispensing automation.
• SR-6iA SCARA Robot SCARA robot with 6 kg payload, 650 mm horizontal reach, 210 mm vertical reach, designed for fluid dispensing automation.
• SR-12iA SCARA Robot SCARA robot with 12 kg payload, 900 mm horizontal reach, 450 mm vertical reach, designed for fluid dispensing automation.
• SR-20iA SCARA Robot SCARA robot with 20 kg payload, 1100 mm horizontal reach, 450 mm vertical reach, designed for fluid dispensing automation.
• 6-Axis Robot Systems FANUC LR-series 6-axis robot systems for fluid dispensing automation with 340–360 degree operating envelopes and optional IP69K/ISO5 cleanroom certifications.
• LR Mate 200iD Robot Series FANUC 6-axis robot series with 7 kg standard payload and 717–911 mm reach options including standard, clean room, washproof and long arm variants.
• 6-Axis Collaborative Robots Universal Robots 6-axis collaborative robot arms ideal for integration with fluid dispensing applications, featuring IP54 classification and Modbus, PROFIsafe, Ethernet/IP communications.
• UR3e Collaborative Robot Universal Robots cobot with 3 kg payload and 500 mm reach, designed for fluid dispensing integration.
• UR5e Collaborative Robot Universal Robots cobot with 5 kg payload and 850 mm reach, designed for fluid dispensing integration.
• UR10e Collaborative Robot Universal Robots cobot with 12.5 kg payload and 1300 mm reach, designed for fluid dispensing integration.
• UR16e Collaborative Robot Universal Robots cobot with 16 kg payload and 900 mm reach, designed for fluid dispensing integration.
• UR20 Collaborative Robot Universal Robots cobot with 20 kg payload and 1750 mm reach, designed for fluid dispensing integration.
• Series 160 Plastic Static Mixers Disposable bell mouth inlet static mixer with spiral elements for mixing adhesives, resins, dispensing from equipment and 2-part cartridges, with multiple diameter options from 4.8 mm to 12.65 mm.
• Series 162A Disposable Static Mixers Largest bell mouth mixer nozzle for high volume mixing and dispensing, 19.9 mm diameter with 16–48 elements, compatible with 500 mm disposable spreaders and 163A ribbon tips.
• Series 190 Plastic Static Mixers Low volume spiral mixer for 50 ml cartridge applications with bayonet connection for epoxy type resins and various two-part adhesives, in five diameters with four outlet styles.
• Series 280 Turbo Plastic Static Mixers Patented square type motionless mixer with alternating left-right hand elements and intermittent flow inverters for superior high-volume mixing performance.
• Series 295 Turbo Plastic Static Bayonet Mixers Square type turbo mixer with bayonet inlet for 50 ml cartridge mixing, with alternating elements and flow inverters ensuring efficient mixing with less waste.
• Series 480 Optimixer Static Mixer Patent-pending design with flow path improvements and redesigned wedge elements, 20% shorter than comparable mixers with 30% reduction in retained waste, threaded inlet for cartridges and meter mix valves.
• 162A 500 mm Disposable Spreaders 500 mm disposable spreader designed for Series 162A spiral mixers to eliminate solvent flushing, with integral O-ring for perfect seal and works with 1K and 2K adhesives.
• Inline Pipe Static Mixers Inline static mixers including plastic disposable, stainless steel with removable elements, and all stainless tube configurations for high volume inline mixing of chemicals, oils, gases, adhesives, paints and inks.
• Nordson Side x Side Cartridge Systems Two component cartridge systems with up to 1500 ml capacity for accurate mixing and dispensing of two-part adhesives, resins, silicones and reactive materials.
• RCX 2-Part Dispensing Cartridges Two-part dispensing cartridges for precise 2K material applications.
• Nordson Pneumatic 1:1 Ratio Cartridge Dispensers Pneumatic cartridge dispensers with 1:1 ratio for 2K dispensing applications.
• RPG 2K Pneumatic Cartridge Dispensing Guns 2K pneumatic cartridge dispensing guns for two-component material application.
• DTD50 Multi-Ratio Cartridge Dispenser Equalizer 50 ml cartridge dispenser for multi-ratio dispensing applications.
• System 3200 Manual 2K Adhesive Application System High capacity 2K dispensing equipment with double acting cylinders and 4-way valves for metering, mixing and dispensing adhesives for sandwich/composite panels, SIPs, refrigerated truck trailers and cold rooms, with ratio accuracy ±2%.
• System 1K MHC 1K Adhesive Pump and Spreader High capacity manual pump glue spreader for one-component adhesives, spreading moisture cure polyurethanes, PVC and PVA, with max output 10 L/min and max viscosity 50,000 mPas.
• System 1KAM 1K Advanced Manual Adhesive Spreader Advanced manual system for one-component moisture cure polyurethane adhesive for door panels, SIPs and acoustic boards, with targeted adhesive application and water mist activation, max output 3 L/min.
• AGP 2K Dispensing System Two component pumping system for high viscosity assembly adhesive for trucks and trailer box building, providing accurate on-ratio mixing with automatic catalyst flow adjustment.
• System 1900 1K Automatic Adhesive Spreader Automatic adhesive application system for spreading moisture cure polyurethane on sandwich panels, configurable with lay-up table or inline conveyor, featuring viscosity compensation and water spray activation.
• System 3400 Adhesive Applicator High speed continuous adhesive application on lamination lines for 1, 2 or 3 component adhesives, with diamond bead pattern application and 50–500 g/m² coat weight capability.
• System 3500/3550 Automatic Adhesive Application Automatic adhesive application system for 2 or 3 part glues for bonding sandwich panels, with 500 mm spreader width, up to 80 m/min spreader speed, and viscosity handling up to 50,000 mPas.
• System 3600 Automatic Adhesive Application Automatic adhesive application machine for manufacturing truck trailers and large sandwich panels, with track length up to 100 m, panel width up to 6 m, 20 L/min spreading capacity and ratio accuracy ±2%.
• Automotive Assembly Solutions Nordson range of automotive dispensing solutions including sealant and adhesive, body, stamping, paint, power train and assembly equipment, with full UK support from Rockingham Systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced cycle times through automated systems and optimized adhesive application
• +5 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nordson Automotive Assembly SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021In 2021, Rockingham Systems became the sole UK representative for Nordson Automotive Assembly Solutions, providing UK automotive manufacturers with system solutions as well as localized spares and technical support.
• Nordson Sealant EquipmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018In 2018, Rockingham Systems became a Third Party Sales Organisation for Nordson Sealant Equipment, suppliers of low-medium capacity metering, mixing and dispensing equipment. Re-affirming their long and prosperous relationship.
• TAH IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006In 2006, Rockingham MPES struck a deal with TAH Industries to directly supply static mixers to their growing list of customers. Nordson EFD acquired TAH Industries in 2007.
• CatamixminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006In 2006, Rockingham MPES agreed to mutual cooperation with Catamix, a manufacturer based in the Spanish region of Catalonia, specializing in adhesive systems for Urea Formaldehyde, Melamine Urea Formaldehyde, PRF, EPI and PVAc.
• Barkvall Systems ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Rockingham MPES Ltd was formed in 2005 working with Barkvall Systems AB to supply adhesive application systems. Later in 2012, Aplicator Group acquired Barkvall Engineering AB, but Rockingham Systems continued to offer a greater range of metering, mixing and dispensing equipment.
• Nordson EFDcoreTechnology or IntegrationNordson EFD acquired TAH Industries in 2007. Rockingham Systems supplies products from Nordson EFD including static mixer nozzles, cartridge systems, and dispensers. Part of the Nordson family of precision dispensing equipment manufacturers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Graco Inc. Graco is a global manufacturer of fluid handling equipment including precision metering and dispensing systems for industrial adhesive, sealant, and coating applications — directly comparable to Rockingham's metering, mixing, and dispensing portfolio across automotive, electronics, and industrial assembly end-markets.
• Dymax Corporation: Dymax manufactures light-cure adhesives plus precision dispensing and curing systems for electronics, medical, and automotive assembly — directly overlapping Rockingham's electronics and automotive dispensing use cases, including conformal coating and underfill.
• Scheugenpflug (Atlas Copco): Scheugenpflug, now part of Atlas Copco, builds automated adhesive and sealant dispensing systems for automotive battery and electronics production — directly paralleling Rockingham's eMobility and battery thermal management use cases.
• Techcon (OK International / Dover): Techcon is a long-established direct competitor in fluid dispensing valves, controllers, and cartridge-based systems for adhesives and solder paste. Highly comparable on benchtop precision dispensing and consumables.
• Bühnen GmbH: Bühnen is a German specialist in hot-melt and PUR adhesive application systems, metering units, and dispensing automation for industrial assembly — directly comparable to Rockingham's metering and dispensing equipment for manufacturing customers.
• Rampf Dosiertechnik GmbH: Rampf Dosiertechnik is a German manufacturer of low-pressure metering and mixing systems for sealing, bonding, and potting applications in automotive, electronics, and white goods — directly comparable to Rockingham's automotive and appliance market applications.
• Fisnar (Ellsworth Adhesives): Fisnar manufactures benchtop and robotic dispensing equipment, valves, controllers, and cartridges for industrial adhesive and fluid dispensing applications — directly comparable to Rockingham's benchtop and automated dispensing product line.
• Sulzer Mixpac: Sulzer Mixpac manufactures 2-component mixing and dispensing cartridges, static mixers, and dispensing guns — a direct competitor to Rockingham's Nordson cartridge systems, RPG guns, and disposable static mixer portfolio.
• Precision Valve & Automation (PVA): PVA specialises in automated fluid dispensing systems, gantry/robotic dispensing cells, and custom equipment for electronics, medical, and industrial assembly. Directly comparable to Rockingham's automated dispensing and gantry/SCARA integration offering.

Broad incumbents

• Nordson Corporation: Nordson is Rockingham's principal channel partner and the broader incumbent in precision dispensing, operating directly across adhesive dispensing, test and inspection, and electronics. Comparable as the source of much of Rockingham's product range and as a competitor that could choose to bypass agency partners.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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