SEW-EURODRIVE UK and Rollon UK join forces to offer fully integrated motion solutions to British industry

SEW-EURODRIVE UK, a leader in drive technology, and Rollon UK, a global specialist in linear motion systems, have announced a strategic engineering cooperation in the UK. The cooperation combines SEW-EURODRIVE’s expertise in motors and gearboxes with Rollon’s portfolio of linear solutions, offering customers a single turnkey source for integrated automation solutions.

Industry-leading specialist in drive technology, SEW-EURODRIVE UK, and global leader in linear motion technology, Rollon, have announced a strategic engineering cooperation, that brings the two companies’ complementary product portfolios together for the first time in the UK.

The collaboration will deliver a single turnkey source for motors, gearboxes and linear rails, simplifying specification, accelerating installation and opening the door to more complex automation projects.

SEW-EURODRIVE’s product offering is primarily made up of motors and gearboxes, while Rollon’s portfolio encompasses linear motion solutions such as telescopic rails, linear guides and actuators.

The cooperation, first launched by SEW-EURODRIVE and Rollon GmbH, is already delivering results in the UK. The two companies are co-building a commercial fire testing rig for a Scottish university with SEW-EURODRIVE UK contributing the motors and gearboxes to power the testing rig, and Rollon designing the linear axis and telescopic rails to enable smooth linear motion.

The university chose the firms for a one-stop solution, minimising co-ordination delays and project lag time.

Both companies say the collaboration enables them to tackle more complex automation projects and expand their UK customer base. 

Speaking about the cooperation, Leon Hulme, Technical Sales Manager at SEW-EURODRIVE UK, said: “Rollon is a brand synonymous with automation excellence, so partnering with them lets us marry our gear and motor know-how with world-class linear motion.”

“Together we can provide UK customers with a one-stop solution and faster turnaround on projects, building our reputation as the go-to brands for fully integrated solutions. We’re looking forward to working together closely in the years ahead, with a view to making this a long-term partnership.”

Lee Cheshire, Technical Sales Engineer, Rollon, said: “Joining forces with SEW-EURODRIVE’s legacy in drive technology gives UK customers double the engineering power in half the time. In an era where speed is of the essence, our combined offer will keep British industry at the forefront of innovation.”

With a UK HQ in Normanton, England, SEW-EURODRIVE is a world-leading specialist in drive technology, delivering seamless solutions for a wide range of industries, including logistics, manufacturing, and airport handling.

Founded in 1975, for 50 years Rollon has specialised in the production and development of linear motion systems, and its solutions are globally adopted in sectors including industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, and material handling.

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Rollon: Motion Technology for All Types of Automation

Founded in 1975, for 50 years Rollon has specialized in the production and development of linear motion systems. Since 2018, Rollon has been a part of The Timken Company, representing the linear motion unit within the Industrial Motion segment of Timken. Rollon’s solutions are globally adopted in industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, and other sectors where product performance, efficiency and reliability are essential. With the acquisition by The Timken Company of Nadella, Chiavette Unificate, Durbal, Shuton-Ipiranga, and Rosa Sistemi, Rollon is now able to offer its customers an even more comprehensive product range – from linear components, actuators and systems to ball screws and rotational units.

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About SEW-EURODRIVE

Established in 1931 in Germany, SEW-EURODRIVE is arguably the world’s leading specialist in drive technology, with an integrated range of products, software and customer support delivering seamless solutions for a wide range of industries, from logistics, to manufacturing, to airport handling. 

Since 1969, SEW-EURODRIVE UK has been on the map in Normanton, England. As well as its main Yorkshire headquarters, SEW-EURODRIVE UK has four other sales offices and services centres across the UK, and also oversees sales across Ireland.

Today, the 10,000 sqft Normanton production site holds stock of 5,100 components, with a value of over £5.3m, ready for assembly 24/7, 365 days per year. The UK division of SEW-EURODRIVE has around 160 employees, and a turnover of £65m.

Meanwhile, the global sales of SEW-EURODRIVE amount to over €4.5 billion, with 22,000 employees, and a network of 17 production plants and 92 Drive Technology Centres in 56 countries around the world.

The company has a diverse customer base that spans the world’s biggest brands, alongside SMEs. Whilst the reach of SEW-EURODRIVE is truly global, the ethos of the company has always been to work closely with customers and colleagues to deliver tailored solutions. Clients of the UK division include Coca Cola, Alton Towers, and multiple UK airports.