Engelmann & Buckham (E&B) is a family-owned automated materials handling systems specialist based in Alton, Hampshire. The company has over 75 years of experience supplying, installing and supporting automated solutions for customers across the UK and Ireland.
They represent a range of European and US manufacturers, working closely with customers to assess existing operations, understand future business requirements, and develop appropriate automation strategies. The company provides independent advice, system design support and ongoing technical assistance throughout the project lifecycle.
E&B’s comprehensive portfolio of proven and emerging automation technologies, includes:
- High-speed sortation systems
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- Pocket sorters (controlled drop, up to 12,000 items/hour)
- Tilt-tray sorters (6,000–12,000 items/hour)
- Cross-belt sorters (6,000–12,000 items/hour)
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- Warehouse & intralogistics solutions
- Warehousing systems
- Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
- Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
- Packaging, labelling & fulfilment automation
- Inkjet coding and marking
- Sustainable packaging machinery (paper, biodegradable and compostable films, standard films, bubble wrap)
- Carton wrapping and sleeving
- Case erection, filling and sealing
- Label application and paper insertion
- Pallet handling & end-of-line automation
- Pallet wrapping (fixed-point and rotating systems)
- Pallet handling solutions (build, layer picking, de-stacking)
- Pallet shuttles and control systems (non-racked environments)
With a strong reputation across retail, warehousing, logistics, manufacturing and commercial printing, E&B supports customers in selecting and implementing reliable, future-ready materials handling solutions. Ongoing innovation from its technology partners enables E&B to address a wide range of operational and automation requirements.


