AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS A LEGACY OF INNOVATION


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ounded in 1971 by Creighton Hutchinson, based in Northern Ireland, Hutchinson


Engineering has grown from a local agricultural service provider into a leading subcontractor for industrial fabrication. Under the leadership of Mark Hutchinson, who took over the company at the age of just 18, the company has consistently embraced innovation to stay ahead in a competitive market. Today, from its 180,000 ft2


facility


the company is dedicated to being the strategic supplier of choice for clients in crushing and screening, recycling, agricultural machinery, coachbuilding, and electric and hydrogen vehicles.


Strategic investment with a long-term vision When Hutchinson decided to invest in its first robotic welding system, it wasn’t just about solving today’s challenges—it was about preparing for tomorrow. “Even before the machine


arrived, we were already planning how to scale up,” says Mark Hutchinson. The company made deliberate modifications to the system to ensure it would be compatible with more robotic welding systems and future automated logistics, including AGV integration. “We didn’t want to retrofit later. We wanted to be ready from day one.”


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In Valk Welding, the company


found a partner who not only supplied the technology but also opened the company’s eyes to what was truly possible. From demonstrating advanced robotic welding automation to providing a one-stop solution—including welding wire and local support—


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