Prime Design

What Prime Design does

Prime Design Projects Ltd is a UK-based independent consultancy founded in 1992, specialising in factory plant layout, design, and production line integration services for the manufacturing sector. The firm employs approximately 10 staff operating from Centurion House in Staines-Upon-Thames, with field teams and a remote/home-based workforce supporting projects across the UK, mainland Europe, the USA, China, and New Zealand. It has particular domain expertise in dairy, drink, and nutritionals (including infant formula) and serves named enterprise clients such as Arla Foods, Müller, Dairy Crest, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Tetra Pak, Sidel, Elopak, Mead Johnson, Synutra, Wyeth, and PLF International.

The company delivers six core services — Factory Plant Layout & Design, Production Line Integration, Project Management, Project Engineering, Operations Optimisation, and Factory & Plant Visualisation — supplemented by a suite of add-on modules including Feasibility Studies, 3D Laser Scanning (Faro Focus3D with ±2mm accuracy and 976,000 points/second scan rate), Simulation Modelling (via SIMUL8), Equipment and Process Specification, Health & Safety Services, Owner Representative, Virtual Packaging Line Design, Technical Procurement, Site Management, and Installation Services. Production line integration is governed by a documented 8-element methodology covering project context, supplier evaluation, standard designs, solution approval, implementation, project review, risk management, and communications.

The business model is professional-services based: revenue is generated through consultancy engagements and implementation resources sold directly to enterprise manufacturing clients, with a consultative sales motion that begins with a free, confidential two-hour initial consultation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the majority of business is sourced through repeat engagements and referrals rather than outbound demand generation. The firm holds safecontractor accreditation for health and safety management and is privately held with no external institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent-company structure identified.

Name

Prime Design

Legal name

Prime Design Projects Ltd

Website

https://primedesignprojects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based independent consultancy (founded 1992, ~10 staff) specialising in factory plant layout, production line design and integration for enterprise FMCG manufacturers, with deep expertise in dairy, drink and nutritionals sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Engineering Consultancy

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (541420), Other Specialized Design Services (541490), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Factory layout design
• Production line integration
• Manufacturing consultancy
• Project engineering services
• Feasibility studies manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consultancy Services: Provides specialised consultancy services for factory layout, design and project management for manufacturing industries. Engages with clients from scope definition through to benefit delivery.
2. Implementation Resources: Provides implementation resources to support businesses with their projects, freeing time for owners and managers to focus on operational efficiencies and profitability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prime Design Projects provides specialised layout, design, and integration consultancy services to manufacturing industries, guiding business owners and managers through capital projects from scope definition through to benefit delivery. The firm sells either consultancy input or full implementation resources across factory plant layout, production line integration, project management, project engineering, and operations optimisation for enterprise FMCG manufacturers, with particular specialist depth in dairy, beverage, and nutritionals (infant formula) sectors.

Product overview

Prime Design Projects is a UK-based consultancy offering specialised project management, engineering, and integration services to the manufacturing industries. The company operates a platform service model combining six core services (Factory Plant Layout & Design, Production Line Integration, Project Management, Project Engineering, Operations Optimisation, and Factory & Plant Visualisation) with a suite of specialised add-on modules including Feasibility Studies, 3D Laser Scanning, Simulation Modelling, Equipment and Process Specification, Health & Safety Services, Owner Representative services, Virtual Design services, Technical Procurement, Site Management, and Installation Services. The company has particular specialist knowledge in dairy, drink, and nutritionals sectors, with experience in infant formula production facilities. Services are delivered either as consultancy engagements or as full implementation resources, supporting businesses from scope definition through to benefit delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Factory Plant Layout & Design Comprehensive layout and design services for factory and production plant spaces, covering surveying, stakeholder interviews, process and packaging design, and line layout development, supported by 3D laser scanning technology. Targeted at manufacturing enterprises executing major capital projects in dairy, beverage, and nutritionals sectors.
• Production Line Integration Assembly and coordination of production line equipment and processes for efficient manufacturing of drinks, liquid foods, and nutritional products, integrating equipment from multiple international OEMs using a standardised 8-element methodology. For enterprise FMCG manufacturers.
• Project Management End-to-end project management services guiding business owners through project development from scope definition through to benefit delivery, providing either consultancy or implementation resources. For manufacturing enterprises executing major capital projects.
• Project Engineering Engineering services spanning facility and equipment design, specification, technical procurement, complex installation, and validation, with specialist knowledge in dairy, drink, and nutritionals. For manufacturing enterprises.
• Operations Optimisation Services focused on improving operational efficiency, maximising production output, and reducing waste in manufacturing environments. For manufacturing enterprises.
• Feasibility Study Early-stage project assessment evaluating technical viability, cost structure, risk, safety, and operational considerations to determine project success likelihood and provide a basis for capital approval. For manufacturing enterprises considering capital investments.
• 3D Laser Scanning High-precision 3D scanning service using Faro Focus3D laser scanners (976,000 points/sec, accuracy ±2mm, range up to 120m) to capture existing facilities and equipment for accurate as-built documentation and layout verification, with point cloud and SCENE WebShare virtual walkthrough outputs.
• Simulation Modelling Discrete-event simulation services using computer-based models to represent manufacturing processes (machines, conveyors, material supply, resources) and test multiple scenarios, equipment configurations, and layout alternatives in seconds or minutes without real-world risk.
• Equipment and Process Specification Technical specification services providing detailed equipment and process standards documentation covering layout, construction materials, hygiene requirements, integration specifications, and operability and performance expectations.
• Health & Safety Services Comprehensive safety management services including audits, assessments, CDM Principal Contractor/Designer duties, site management, and contractor control, delivered using the Salutis contractor management platform.
• Owner Representative Acting as the client's representative to lead major capital projects, coordinating architects, equipment providers, IT services, and consultants while monitoring and controlling project delivery on the owner's behalf.
• Technical Procurement Technical procurement campaign services including tender documentation creation, supplier selection and briefing, bid evaluation, and contract award recommendations for production line equipment and services.
• Site Management International project site management services including contractor control, RAMS evaluation and monitoring, permit management, risk management, and work standards supervision.
• Installation Services Planning and coordination of facility installations to ensure safe and efficient execution of complex engineering projects across international locations.
• Virtual Packaging Line Design and Integration Remote design and integration services combining 3D scanning, 3D modelling, and virtual team collaboration to design packaging lines and produce scope documents, URS, and technical drawings without physical site visits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Commercial start-up achieved 2 weeks ahead of schedule on new filling room in Europe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cédric DonnaycoreOthers · 18 September 2020Experienced engineer and project manager based in France specialising in pharmaceuticals and food. Skills include engineering solutions, supplier selection and management, planning and managing capital projects, and site management.
• PLF InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld leader in high speed powder filling equipment. Long-standing partnership for more than 10 years helping integrate and deliver turn-key filling and packing line solutions across Europe, USA, China and New Zealand.
• Tetra PakcoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor equipment supplier in the dairy, beverage, and food industries. Provides filling and packaging equipment integrated into production lines.
• SidelcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for PET bottle blowing, filling, and labelling solutions. Provides equipment for line integration projects.
• Coca-ColaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor beverage company for whom Prime Design has installed production lines.
• HeinekenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor brewing company for whom Prime Design has installed production lines.
• Arla FoodscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor dairy co-operative for whom Prime Design has installed production lines.
• Dairy CrestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK dairy company for whom Prime Design has installed production lines.
• Impact Technology ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner that ran heavy equipment lifting operations including crane assembly/disassembly on a Prime Design project.
• Faro (Scanner Manufacturer)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of the Faro Focus3D laser scanner used by Prime Design since 2012. Scanner has scan rate of 976,000 points per second and accuracy up to ±2mm.
• SIMUL8coreTechnology or IntegrationSimulation software provider whose products Prime Design uses for discrete event simulation modelling to analyse and improve business and manufacturing processes.
• Salutis (Software)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware platform used by Prime Design to successfully manage contractors, monitoring contracting companies' status, insurance provision, safety record, and individual personnel competencies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP Global: Global engineering professional services firm with industrial property and manufacturing facilities expertise. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering capital project management and engineering design for industrial clients.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and project management consultancy. Compares to Prime Design as a much larger incumbent offering industrial/factory design and project delivery services, though not specialised in FMCG line integration.
• Arcadis: Global design and consultancy firm with industrial and manufacturing project capabilities. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering factory design and capital project services, but at far larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Mott MacDonald: UK-headquartered engineering consultancy with industrial and process manufacturing project experience. Comparable to Prime Design as an engineering services peer with capital project delivery capability, though at significantly larger scale.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with advanced manufacturing and industrial facilities delivery. Direct overlap with Prime Design's owner-representative / PMO services on large capital projects, but with far broader scope.

Emerging players

• SPX FLOW: Process solutions provider for food, beverage, and industrial markets. Comparable as an equipment-and-engineering peer serving similar FMCG processing clients.
• GEA Group: Engineering and equipment supplier for food, dairy, and beverage processing. Comparable to Prime Design as both an equipment provider and engineering services partner for FMCG production lines.
• Tetra Pak Processing Solutions: OEM equipment supplier that also offers processing and packaging line integration services. Compares to Prime Design as both an equipment supplier and integrator in dairy/beverage — a competitor that could disintermediate independent integrators.
• Sidel Group: OEM supplier of PET packaging and line integration services for beverages. Comparable to Prime Design as a partner in beverage line integration projects and a potential competitor for full line delivery work.

Direct peers

• PLF International: World leader in high speed powder filling equipment, with whom Prime Design has partnered for over 10 years on turn-key filling and packing lines. Comparable as a close technology and integration partner in infant formula and nutritional powder filling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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