New base and Siemens partnership for engineering firm

The automation division of a multi-disciplinary engineering firm has been chosen to partner with technology giant Siemens.

The venture coincides with the launch of the engineering firm’s new 5000 sq ft facility as it increases its operational footprint in the UK, now having in excess of 9,000 sq ft of manufacturing in total.

Awarded a Siemens Solution Partner Certificate, adi Automation, based in Birmingham, has been chosen alongside seven other firms in the UK and Ireland for its expertise in automation and drives after being selected as Siemens Food & Beverage Expert Solution Partners, sitting alongside just one other engineering firm in England.

“We are thrilled to have been chosen as one of two Food and Beverage Expert Solution Partners of Siemens in England,” said adi Automation MD Ian Millington.

“Automation and technology play a hugely important role within all manufacturing sectors, so to have the added recognition that Siemens provides clients will be a huge boost moving forward.

“Boosting efficiency, improving worker safety and providing better quality control as well as traceability, are just a few things that automation engineering is able to do.

“The certification couldn’t come at a better time in this regard, as the industry continues to adapt and adjust from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Listed online via the Siemens Partner Finder, the partnership will see adi Automation work with the multinational firm on a variety of key customer projects. The adi Automation business has a strong focus on Food & Beverage applications whilst working across multiple industries UK and worldwide.

“We are delighted to have adi as part of a select group of companies that now have Siemens Food and Beverage Expert solution partner status,” said Keith Thornhill, Head of Food and Beverage, Siemens UK&I.

“Having the capability, industry knowledge and access to the complete Siemens portfolio of technology and services, will be pivotal in assisting food and drink manufacturing companies in achieving a technology-led modernisation agenda.”

Alan Lusty, CEO of adi Group, added: “After what’s been a difficult year for all industries, I am proud to say that adi Group has come out the other side and has continued to provide around-the-clock support for all our clients.

“This new facility for our automation division, combined with the Siemens certification, acts as a marker to reinforce our service capability across each and every manufacturing sector.”

Situated locally to adi Group headquarters in Kings Norton, adi Automation’s additional facilities will increase the firm’s panel building operation, adding to an overall group manufacturing capacity of 200,000 sq ft, with 12 regional sites across the UK & Ireland.

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