Drives and Automation
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Opening Times

08:30 - 17:00

Call Us

0845 3704660

Email Us

sales@drivesandautomation.co.uk
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About Us

New Offices

In the summer of 2017 Drives and Automation moved into their new office at Staveley Hall.  The historic Grade II listed building was originally built in 1604 for the de Frecheville family and buildings have stood on the site since 900 AD.  Now it is a hive of activity as Drives and Automation continue to bring industrial expertise to the UK and the World.  With an onsite restaurant, meeting rooms and even a bowling green (we kid you not!), the new location enables us to offer a better service to our customers old and new, and being just 7 minutes off the M1 motorway we are easy to get to as well. Our new offices provide room for our future expansion.

Drives and Automation Offices at Staveley Hall
DnA Offices at Staveley Hall

Company Profile

Drives and Automation was formed in 2001 by three engineers with over 60 years drives and application experience in numerous industries.

Backed up by an expanding team of engineers, Drives and Automation provide a one stop source for a complete range of drive and automation equipment along with a full design and build service.

Our experience allows us to to offer full service from advice and consultancy, design, installation, commissioning, drive maintenance and repairs.

By cultivating strategic relationships with our suppliers we are able to offer a route to purchase a wide range of manufacturer's drives and related products at very competitive prices.

Strategic Alliances

At Drives and Automation we are proud of our independence. This gives us the opportunity to offer you the very best solution from the best supplier.

In order to enhance this capability and provide an efficient and cost effective service we have built up close relationships with the major players in their field.

Drives and Automation currently hold the following approvals:-

  • ABB: Added value Provider
  • Siemens: Solution partner for Automation and drives
  • Nidec / Control Techniques: System integrator for variable speed drive products and motors
  • Sicme Motori: Official partner offering A.C and D.C High Performance Motors
  • Lenze: Authorised supplier of drive and automation products.

Products and Services

Our ever expanding range of products and services currently includes...

  • Drive Systems
  • AC and DC Drive modules
  • AC & DC Industrial Motors
  • Encoders
  • Braking Resistors
  • Consultancy
  • Design
  • Installation & Commissioning
  • Planned Maintenance
  • Service / Breakdown

We are one of the few integrators in the UK with an in depth knowledge and experience of working with DC motors and Drives and are able to advise on motor and drive selection and integration into your lines.

We also offer a full commissioning service if required.

OUR SERVICES
  • All Services
  • Retrofits
  • Systems Integration
  • Drives and Servos
  • Service and Breakdown Support
  • Drive Capacitor Reforming
  • Legacy vulnerability audits
  • Control System Build
  • Consultancy
  • Bespoke Design
  • Training
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