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We build innovative waste management solutions

Middleton Engineering is a company that believe its customer’s needs are paramount, they strive to enhance their reputation as problem solvers, providing a service to the industry with specialist engineers who are customer and service orientated.

In today’s consumer-driven society, we believe, it is the responsibility of the manufacturing community to lead the way in environmental sustainability. Middleton Engineering is committed to an environmentally and socially positive work ethic. We are constantly working to ensure our business ethos is always in keeping with the basic principles of conserving resources. Reducing waste and emissions through recycling and other energy conservation measures.

We are committed to sourcing materials and consumables from suppliers that, like us, follow these ideals, reinforcing our sustainability. Our products are built with these same sustainability ideals in mind. So you know that when you purchase a Middleton Engineering baler, you are supporting a positive commitment to climate protection and preservation through energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Setting the Standard. The foundation of a Middleton Engineering project is safety. Our products are designed and safety tested with user protection as the highest priority.

Middleton Engineering worked as consultants for the HSE, assisting with research into safeguards for users of horizontal baling presses within the UK. This research was the foundation of the BS EN 16252-2012 standard for baling presses.

In July 2015, Middleton Engineering underwent a vetting process that examined our health and safety processes and track record for safe practice. We were recognised to meet very high standards and were accredited by SafeContractor.

Located in Meare, near Glastonbury in Somerset, Middleton Engineering was formed in 1975 by the Proprietors, Ashley and Joan Middleton. Initially, the Company specialised in the design and production of equipment for the horticultural peat processing industry, a high proportion of which was centred in and around the Glastonbury area. A reputation for quality of work, excellent service and design innovation quickly established Middleton Engineering as a major supplying force within the industry, both nationally and worldwide.

By the early eighties, Middleton Engineering had expanded its expertise into the waste processing industry. They had developed a range of paper baling presses that were finding wide acceptance within the waste paper and packaging industries. Again, quality of service and workmanship, coupled with a problem solving design approach quickly established the Middleton Engineering as a significant supplier. In 1988 further expansion into the recycling market occurred, with the acquisition of the baling press interest of one of the longest established British manufacturers of press & baling products, Scapa Engineering. Today, Middleton Engineering is a major force supplying the waste recycling industry. In Addition, the company offers a sub contract supply facility in the production of hydraulic cylinders and rams built to customers design.

Meet The Team

We're an award-winning multidisciplinary team based in Glastonbury with a passion for creating innovative waste management solutions. We work with businesses and people to create a more beautiful, sustainable world.

Technical Director

Mark Smith

Mark has been with Middleton’s since 1992. He was initially employed as a Service Engineer, working on all our range of machines and competitors too. His background as a full apprentice, time served electrical engineer and our commitment to further education has been useful in enabling us to develop our PLC controlled, hydraulic equipment.

Mark has worked with the Manufacturing Sector of the H & S Executive, producing a consultation draft for mechanical safety requirement for the design, construction and use of compacting machines, used in the waste, recycling and retail industries.
Mark’s abilities and knowledge are a huge asset in the design and production of our range of machinery, he is still actively involved in the design, installation and commissioning of Middleton’s equipment on Customer sites and is constantly improving our service, safety procedures and training.

Service Coordinator

Richard Turner

Trained in the cycle industry, Richard came to Middleton Engineering in 1988 when Scapa was purchased, setting up the new storage facility to cover all areas of our work. Richard is now Service coordinator, organizing Contracts, Service teams and Liaising with customers for service, rebuilds and repairs.

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