What Projx Services Limited does

Projx Services Limited is a UK-headquartered custom industrial automation and systems integrator serving the food processing industry. Founded in 2006 by Rob Allum and headquartered in Wokingham with engineering operations in Lincolnshire and automation operations in Cambridgeshire, the company designs, fabricates, integrates and commissions complete production lines for fresh produce, vegetable, salad, fruit, and prepared food processors. The offering spans custom-built production lines, hygienic stainless steel washdown robotic systems (including KUKA KR AGILUS 6-axis and DELTA robots supplied under a Gold Partner agreement), 3D-CAD factory layout design, in-house process control software, and the proprietary PRO-FLOW continuous in-line dynamic weighing system. Productized equipment resold under UK agency agreements covers the full line - intake (Naddeo, Nilma), core processing (PND, Finis, Eillert), inspection (Raytec Vision optical sorting and X-Ray), and end-of-line weighing and packaging (Manter, Solidtec). The business sells predominantly to enterprise food processors (vegetable, salad, fruit, frozen and prepared-food categories) on a consultative direct sales basis, with custom project-based pricing and multi-year contracts, generating over 80% of revenue from repeat business or referrals. Operating geographies include the UK, broader EMEA, North America (USA, Canada, Mexico), and Malaysia, with services covering feasibility studies, consultancy (Projx Process Improvements, 2022), full project management, installation, commissioning, and remote support. The company has grown organically and through one acquisition (TES Europe, 2021, forming the Projx Automation controls division), with no outside equity investment disclosed.

Name

Projx Services Limited

Legal name

Projx Services Limited

Website

https://projx-services.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Projx Services Limited is a UK-based custom industrial automation systems integrator designing, fabricating and commissioning robotics, vision systems, and complete processing lines for food and beverage producers worldwide, serving enterprise clients from startups to global processors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Processing Automation Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging Line Automation, Robotics & Integration (Controls, Turnkey Lines) (IMALAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Process & Batch Control Software (Recipe Management, ISA-88) (IMAGABAH)

Keywords

• Food processing automation
• Industrial robotics
• Processing line equipment
• Vision and motion control
• Engineering consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Wokingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Supply: Supply of custom-built production lines, conveyors, robotics, weighing and packing equipment, and processing machinery to food industry clients.
2. Project Management: Complete project management from concept through installation, including managing contractors and suppliers to ensure smooth installation and minimal downtime.
3. Consultancy Services: Feasibility studies, process efficiency assessments, and technical/non-technical training to help clients maximize value from new equipment.
4. Engineering Services: Stainless steel fabrication, mechanical installation services, shift cover, electrical controls, and turnkey solutions including insulated panel works, flooring, and equipment relocation.
5. Automation and Controls: Custom OEM automation machines, PLC programming, robotics integration, data collection, HMI programming, and machine vision systems.
6. Process Improvements Consultancy: Site surveys and consultancy focusing on process efficiencies and improvements, including analysis of control systems, thermal surveys, yield loss and spillage points.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Projx Services Limited designs, builds, and integrates custom automation systems, processing lines, and robotics for food and beverage producers. They supply conveyors, robotic cells, weighing and packaging equipment, optical sorting systems, and hygienic stainless steel processing lines, along with full project management from feasibility through installation. They also write their own process control software in-house and provide ongoing consultancy and engineering services.

Product overview

Projx Services Limited is a custom automation and food processing equipment provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of robotics, processing lines, and engineering services. The portfolio includes KUKA DELTA and 6-Axis robots (KR AGILUS), proprietary robotic solutions including Vision Cut AI for computer vision applications, and a range of processing equipment from partner brands (Raytec Vision for optical sorting/X-ray, PND for fruit processing, Naddeo for vegetable processing, Manter for weighing/packaging, and Nilma, Finis, Eillert, Solidtec for specialized equipment). The company operates three divisions: Projx Automation (controls and robotics based in Cambridgeshire), Projx Engineering (stainless steel fabrication and installation based in Lincolnshire), and Projx Process Improvements (consultancy). Services span custom robotic solutions, complete processing lines for vegetables and fruit, conveyors, waste management systems, and full project management and consultancy from feasibility through installation. The company differentiates through custom design from the ground up rather than adapting off-the-shelf systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Robotic Solutions Custom-built production lines and robotic cells designed for food processing applications, with heavy duty stainless steel tubular construction and full washdown capability for wet high care environments.
• KUKA DELTA Robots High-speed pick-and-place delta robots with stainless steel body suitable for hygienic sensitive areas, corrosion-resistant shell meeting German LFGB and US FDA food standards, protected to IP67 against dust and moisture.
• KUKA KR AGILUS 6-Axis Robots Compact six-axis robot designed for high working speeds, available in Hygienic Machine, Cleanroom, Waterproof, and ESD-protected variants for food processing applications.
• Vision Cut AI Modular robotic solution with AI vision for cut applications, integrating smart vision systems with 2D or 3D imaging for organic produce identification and pick-and-place.
• Conveyors Heavy duty raw material handling conveyors and hygienic models for high care environments, with all stainless steel tubular construction, drop down sides, flip up ends and removable plastic runners, including swan neck elevators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated coleslaw processing line producing up to 9,000 Kgs per hour
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Raytec VisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Raytec Vision are global leaders in Optical Sorting and X-Ray Inspection equipment. Projx became sole agents for Raytec Vision for the UK and the Republic of Ireland in 2024.
• SolidtecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Projx became agents for Solidtec automatic bag and palletizing solutions for the UK in 2024.
• TES Europe (Acquired)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Acquisition of TES Europe est. 1993, which was an electrical contractors company specializing in design, build and install of control systems. This acquisition formed Projx Automation division.
• EillertcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Became the sole agent for Eillert in the UK in 2013.
• NilmacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2007Became the sole agent for Nilma in the UK in 2007. Nilma provides specialist washing, mixing and cooking equipment for food processing.
• FiniscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2006Became the sole agent for Finis in the UK in 2006. Finis provides specialist food processing equipment.
• KUKA RoboticsflagshipTechnology or IntegrationKUKA Robotics Gold Partner for Foods & Beverage sectors for the UK/EMEA regions. Projx supplies and integrates KUKA robots including KR AGILUS 6-axis robots and Delta robots for food processing applications.
• MantercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManter develops and produces weighing and packaging machines for packhouses. Projx supplies Manter equipment as part of their complete processing solutions.
• NaddeocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNaddeo are specialists in fresh produce washing, drying and processing equipment. Since 1987, they have created machinery and lines for fresh-cut produce including salad and vegetables.
• PNDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPND are global leaders in labour saving fruit processing equipment. Founded in 2000, PND specializes in design and development of advanced systems for fresh, canning, frozen and dehydrated industries. Projx became agents for PND Fruit Processing Machinery for Great Britain in 2024.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ProMach: ProMach is a major packaging machinery solutions provider with broad capabilities in filling, weighing, and end-of-line integration for food and beverage. Comparable to Projx through overlap in weighing (Manter), packaging, and line integration offerings for food processors.
• GEA Group: GEA is a major industrial equipment supplier with a dedicated food processing and packaging machinery portfolio, including separators, homogenizers, and complete processing lines. Comparable to Projx as a broad incumbent supplying engineered food processing solutions globally.
• TOMRA: TOMRA is a global leader in optical sorting and sensor-based food grading solutions, with strong presence in fresh produce and processed foods. Comparable to Projx because Raytec Vision (which Projx distributes) competes directly in optical sorting, and TOMRA serves the same food processing customer base.
• Marel: Marel is a global leader in food processing equipment covering poultry, meat, and fish, with growing presence in fruit and vegetable processing. Comparable to Projx as a systems integrator of complete processing lines for food producers, though operating at significantly larger scale and breadth.
• JBT Corporation: JBT provides food processing and packaging equipment, including fruit and vegetable processing systems, with strong North American and European presence. Comparable to Projx as a diversified supplier of integrated processing lines for fresh and prepared food producers.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a global leader in food processing technology with solutions for grain, chocolate, and increasingly fresh produce handling. Comparable to Projx as an engineered systems supplier for food industry automation, though with substantially broader product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Heat and Control: Heat and Control designs and manufactures food processing and packaging equipment for snacks, prepared foods, and fresh produce. Closely comparable to Projx as a custom integrator serving food processors with engineered production lines and processing equipment.
• Key Technology (Duravant): Key Technology specializes in digital sorting, conveying, and processing equipment for food processing, particularly in fresh produce. Comparable to Projx for direct overlap in optical sorting and conveyor/feeding systems for vegetable and fruit processors.
• Marchant Schmidt: Marchant Schmidt designs and manufactures food processing equipment including conveyors, custom automation, and processing lines for cheese, meat, and prepared foods. Comparable to Projx as a smaller-scale custom automation integrator serving food industry clients.

Others

• KUKA Robotics: KUKA is a leading global supplier of industrial robots, including hygienic and food-grade variants. Projx is a KUKA Gold Partner integrating KUKA robots (KR AGILUS, DELTA) into custom food processing lines, so KUKA is a key supplier/partner rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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