Expanded Industrial Automation Headquarters Already Approaching Capacity

Control Freaks Ltd, a Lincolnshire-based industrial automation and electrical engineering specialist, has announced a significant rise in demand following its recent relocation to a larger headquarters at Holbeach Technology Park. The new facility, designed to increase manufacturing, testing and systems integration capability, has significant orders running into summer '26, and only a small number of project slots remain open in the near term.

Known for delivering high-reliability PLC solutions, safety systems, automation upgrades, robotics integration with advanced visualisation, Control Freaks has continued to experience substantial growth across the food, process, leisure and metal processing industries. The expanded site was intended to create headroom for increased throughput, yet industry demand for modernisation, advanced safety and complex control systems continues to accelerate.

Shortage of Skilled Engineers Influencing Market Demand
Managing Director Clint Johnson highlighted the shift in the engineering landscape and the increasing value of high-calibre systems expertise.

"Our move to Holbeach Technology Park has given us the scale to take on more complex projects, but the uplift in demand has been even greater than expected. There is a clear shortage of skilled system engineers in the market, and as our workload grows, we will need to expand our team to ensure we continue delivering the level of technical depth and reliability our customers expect."
Control Freaks continued success is underpinned by its reputation for hands-on engineering, technical problem-solving and the ability to modernise both legacy and advanced automation environments using technologies such as Mitsubishi Electric Automation Systems. With a strong pipeline already secured for the year ahead, the company anticipates expanding its systems integration capability further to meet increasing customer demand.

Control Freaks prepares for future growth as demand continues to rise
With the business entering a period of sustained growth, Control Freaks is focused on strengthening its technical capabilities and building a team equipped for the next generation of automation challenges. The company's long-term strategy is centred around supporting UK manufacturers with dependable, future-ready control solutions and maintaining the high standards that have driven its success to date.