Innovation Award and Small Business of the Year entrant – Promtek
A second-generation, family-owned business, Promtek Ltd was founded in the 1970s but is very much in the 21st century when it comes to innovation and working practices.
Based in Brindley Ford, the engineering and technology company is constantly innovating and adapting to meet the needs of its customers in the digital era and to stay at the forefront of smart industrial automation and digital manufacturing solutions.
It specialises in serving the animal feed, food and beverage, chemical and wider process industries, particularly those involving complex bulk solids handling.
By combining intelligent control systems, innovative software and deep industry expertise, Promtek empowers manufacturers to enhance efficiency, product quality, traceability and sustainability – while simultaneously reducing operational costs and carbon footprints.
As a privately owned SME, Promtek plays a vital role in the ongoing modernisation of manufacturing processes in the UK and internationally. Its technology enables companies to digitise operations previously reliant on manual methods or outdated systems, ensuring seamless data flow, robust compliance, and greater agility. From recipe and batch management to real-time production monitoring and energy optimisation, its solutions deliver measurable improvements throughout the production lifecycle.
Promtek’s trajectory reflects strong, sustainable growth with a 20% revenue increase achieved in the latest trading year and a consistent three-year compound annual growth rate of 17%. It has successfully expanded its global footprint by delivering projects and providing ongoing support in markets including the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Slovakia, Sri Lanka and the United States. It currently manages more than 80 active annual maintenance and support contracts.
Promtek has a longstanding relationship with University of Staffordshire to offer undergraduate placements and graduate recruitment, as well as opportunities to accelerate its product innovation ideas.
Promtek has entered the Small Business of the Year and Innovation Award categories of University of Staffordshire Business Awards.