New Offices

In February 2026 DnA moved to new premises.  With a suite of offices, test rooms, workshops and meeting rooms, the new building has room to meet our expansion plans.

Located at Whittington Moor, we are ideally located to support our customers in Sheffield and further afield, being minutes from the M1.

Visitors are welcome by prior appointment.

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
  • 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.