From factory automation to logistics automation, SICK’s sensor solutions are keeping industry moving. As a technology and market leader, SICK provides sensor intelligence and application solutions that create the perfect basis for controlling processes securely and efficiently, protecting individuals from accidents, and preventing damage to the environment.

Siemens is an innovation leader in automation and digitalisation. Working closely with partners and customers, we are driving digital transformation in manufacturing. We provide companies of all sizes with an end-to-end set of products, solutions, and services to integrate and digitalise the entire value chain. Industry is facing numerous challenges that are also leading to new requirements for machine building and plant engineering. This means that your development and production have to become more efficient and flexible so you can deliver innovative machine and plant concepts to your customers faster. Siemens’ Digital Enterprise portfolio makes this possible.

SMC holds over 40 years of trading expertise in the UK, with a purpose built 14-acre production facility and offices located in Milton Keynes, just minutes from major rail and road links including the M1 motorway. UK customers benefit from bespoke product options, built to their specific needs and assembled in our Milton Keynes facility by hand.

Continually investing in new product development, SMC strives to meet UK customer needs through the development of high quality energy saving products. Our fast delivery lead times ensure minimal machine downtime for customers – helping increase production efficiency and throughput.

The UK office is co-located with one of SMC’s two European Technical Centres, where around 70 design engineers offer specialist technical support to customers in Europe and collaborate in the design, development and testing of projects with the Japanese Technical Centre.

In addition to the 300 staff based at at the Milton Keynes site, SMC also has a nationwide sales team of 100 technically-trained sales consultants.

Thanks to excellent relationships with 50 regional and national distributors, SMC products are available from 750 trade counters across the UK. This means that customers can purchase SMC components in a way that suits them best.

SMC UK is certified to Quality Management System ISO9001:2015. This certification guarantees customer focus and product quality, whilst helping reduce costs, and improve efficiency. In addition, the ISO14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System reduces waste to protect the environment, whilst considering the environmental aspects of production, supply chain management and the product life cycle.

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SMS Machine Automation is celebrating 25 years of delivering cutting-edge automation solutions. We specialise in advanced motion control, PLCs, drives, and integrated control systems, with expertise in a wide range of motors, including smart motors, linear motors, servomotors, and stepper motors. Supplying high-quality components and expert engineering services, we support manufacturers in optimising efficiency, modernising legacy equipment, and enhancing precision. As an ABB Value Provider, we integrate leading automation products to deliver tailored solutions across industries. Whether you need components, system integration, or engineering expertise, SMS is your trusted partner in industrial automation. Visit us to learn more.