About us
SUMMARY
At Applied Automation Group, we are dedicated to delivering innovative engineering and automation solutions that drive efficiency, quality, and long-term success. With decades of experience across a diverse range of industries, our group brings together specialist teams under one collaborative vision — to put customers first, think ahead, and provide intelligent, integrated solutions. From bespoke design and manufacturing to technical distribution and marine systems, we work closely with our partners to solve complex challenges and build a better future through automation.
- Company founded in Plymouth
- Focus on automation equipment
- First facility opened in Devonport
- David Rowe joints as a partner
- Appointed as an SMC Pneumatics Distributor
- The company founder retires and David Rowe becomes Managing Director
- Appointed as an Omron Electronics distributor
- Appointed as the National distributor for MayTec GmbH
- Relocated Plymouth operation to a larger facility (12,000 sq feet / 1100 sq metres)
- Acquired Wales Fluid Power Ltd and distribution sales territory expanded to include South Wales
- Group turnover exceeded £5,000,000
- Acquired new Head Quarters and Engineering centre in Plymouth (24,000 sq feet / 2300 sq metres)
- Applied Tube Technology Ltd formed and
- Acquired TP Electronics and formed a new Division to service the marine market: Applied Marine Automation
- Plymouth site extended (40,000 sq feet / 3700 sq metres)
- Group turnover exceeded £10,000,000
- Acquired a larger Head Quarters and Engineering centre in Plymouth (140,000 sq feet / 13,000 sq metres)
- Relocated our Cardiff operation to a larger Distribution facility in Cardiff
- Appointed as Universal Robot Partner
- Appointed as the Boeing Automation partner for the UK
- Acquired PTG Precision Engineering Limited
- Group turnover exceeded £15,000,000
- Opened a regional distribution sales office in Waterlooville
- Group turnover exceeded £20,000,000
- Acquired PTG Workholding Limited
- Group turnover exceeded £26,000,000
- Formed a new division CME Solutions
- ISO 9001 and UL approval
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OUR VALUES
We Put Customers First
Whether it's a bespoke system or a simple solution, we take the time to understand what our customers really need - and we make it work.
We Care About Quality
We pride ourselves on the high standard of our work, ensuring every detail is perfected and solutions are built to last.
We're Better Together
Collaboration is at the heart of our process. We work closely with our clients and as a team to achieve shared success.
We Take Responsibility
We own our work from start to finish, taking accountability for outcomes and ensuring we deliver on our promises.
We Think Long‑Term
Our solutions are designed for scalability and the future, providing lasting value and adapting to your evolving needs.
We Help People Grow
We invest in our team and our clients, fostering an environment of learning, development, and continuous improvement.