The
Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), based in Coventry, has welcomed
Prime Automation Installations Ltd as a Tier 3 member, strengthening its growing network of industry leaders committed to advancing UK manufacturing. Headquartered in Tamworth, Prime is a specialist in turnkey mechanical and electrical automation systems, with over 45 years’ experience delivering bespoke solutions to OEMs across the automotive, aerospace, food, and warehousing sectors.
Renowned for its expertise in tooling, robotics, and facility optimisation, Prime supports manufacturers with scalable, precision-engineered systems designed to meet the evolving demands of modern industry. This partnership builds on a successful history of collaboration between the MTC and Prime, including the development of Charge, MTC’s world-first battery disassembly system. Prime’s automation and integration capabilities were instrumental in bringing this ground-breaking concept to life.
Dr Mickey Crozier, the MTC’s chief engineer of component manufacturing technology, said: “We are really excited to welcome Prime Automation as new members of the MTC. Its first-class automation and integration capabilities were instrumental in realising our world-first battery disassembly system, Charge. This partnership exemplifies how the MTC’s conceptual and technological innovation, combined with Prime’s industrial automation expertise, can deliver transformative solutions to industry. We look forward to continuing our collaboration to tackle future industrial challenges and drive progress across advanced manufacturing.”
Unlocking opportunitiesFor PRIME, membership represents a strategic step forward, unlocking opportunities to collaborate with a diverse community of innovators, from global corporations to SMEs and start-ups. Prime Automation Installations’ Nathan Lloyd said: “Having worked with the MTC on a number of projects over the last few years, becoming members felt like the natural next step, one that will be transformative for our company.
“This partnership connects us with a community of like-minded experts and opens up valuable opportunities to collaborate with other members, from major global companies to SMEs and start-ups. This opportunity will allow us to combine the MTC’s world-class expertise and skills with our own experience and capabilities, driving innovation and growth together.”
As a Tier 3 member, Prime will work closely with the MTC to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions, helping manufacturers embrace digital transformation and achieve greater efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness.