North Yorkshire robotic solutions manufacturer lands biggest ever contract

Labman, the Stokesley-based firm which specialises in the creation of custom robotic automation, has created 30 new jobs, won its largest ever contract win and secured a place the final of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Awards.

The new contract, worth a combined £6.5m, is part of a joint initiative between Labman, the company’s client Unilever, and Liverpool University.

The first part of the contract will be the creation of the £2.5m Formulation Engine for the University’s new £68m Materials Innovation Factory.

Jamie Marsay, senior manager at Labman said: “We have been growing at a tremendous rate over the past five years, and the trend is continuing with the awarding of new contracts from all over the globe.

“Our client base includes some of the world’s leading businesses, who need our bespoke service to meet their automation requirements, from physical machinery through to software and analysis systems. I believe our niche skills are unique, not just to the UK, but globally.

“We are delighted to be going to the BCC awards with the North East England Chamber of Commerce as it gives us a perfect opportunity to raise our profile and showcase the full extent of our services.”

Ross Smith, director of policy, North East England Chamber of Commerce, added: “We are delighted to be taking Labman to the BCC awards in November. This company is absolutely outstanding in its field, with growth potential that will be the envy of many. We wish them the best of luck in the final.”

The projects Labman has delivered range from a bumble-bee flight simulator, to vial filling robots, and a novel system to assist in the collection of eggs during IVF.

The company is projecting that turnover will double to £4.6m in 2016, and an extension to the building, doubling the size of the purpose built HQ, is currently under construction and due to be completed this winter.

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