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Industry Sector

FMCG Automation Solutions
for UK Manufacturers

From high-speed packaging lines to robotic palletising and end-of-line automation, Duke Control Systems delivers turnkey FMCG automation across the UK — reducing downtime, increasing throughput, and future-proofing your production operations.

Our team has delivered automation on FMCG lines across food and beverage, personal care, household products and consumer goods. High line speeds, frequent changeovers and hygiene requirements are our everyday challenges.

Industry Challenges

What Makes This Sector Different

High Line Speeds

Packaging and filling lines operating at hundreds of units per minute demand precise, reliable control systems that react in milliseconds.

Frequent Changeovers

Multiple SKUs and short production runs mean automation must handle rapid changeovers with minimal downtime and operator intervention.

Hygiene & Compliance

Food-grade environments require automation designed with washdown, contamination prevention and full audit traceability from day one.

OEE Pressure

Every percentage point of OEE improvement matters. We focus on reliability, diagnostics and fast fault recovery to protect your production output.

What We Deliver

Our Services for This Sector

PLC Programming & Control Systems

Control logic for FMCG production lines using Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi and Schneider platforms. Filling, capping, wrapping, checkweighers and line integration.

Robotic Palletising & End-of-Line

Palletising robots programmed and commissioned across ABB, FANUC, KUKA and Yaskawa. Custom end-effectors, conveyor integration and full cell design.

Conveyor & Line Integration

Conveyor control systems co-ordinating product flow across your entire production line — accumulation, divert logic, line balancing and equipment integration.

Offline PLC & SCADA Design

Offline PLC and SCADA design specifically engineered for packaging, filling and processing machinery — tested before implementation to reduce deployment risk.

Virtual Commissioning

Digital twin validation of your FMCG automation system before it reaches the shop floor — faster start-up, fewer surprises, lower risk.

On-Site Commissioning & Testing

Comprehensive commissioning including I/O testing, dry cycling and wet product trials. We support your team through to handover and full production.

Why Duke

Why Manufacturers in This Sector Choose Us

50+ Years Combined Experience

Deep expertise across FMCG, automotive and logistics automation delivered by senior engineers — not graduates.

Vendor Neutral

We work with Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, ABB, FANUC, KUKA and more — recommending what's right for your line.

Full Lifecycle Support

Design and panel build through to commissioning and long-term support — one partner for the entire project.

Birmingham Based, UK Nationwide

Ideally placed to serve FMCG manufacturers across the UK quickly and cost-effectively.

We Do What We Say

Integrity and reliability are at the core of everything we do. We deliver on time, to spec and within budget.

Free Line Review

No obligation, no cost. Independent eyes often spot improvements that pay for themselves many times over.

Platforms & Tools
SiemensRockwellMitsubishiSchneiderABBFANUCKUKAYaskawaE-PLANProcess SimulateConveyor ControlSCADA
"Working with Duke Control Systems gave us confidence throughout the project. Their engineers clearly knew the systems inside out and their commissioning approach was methodical and professional."
Engineering Manager — UK Manufacturing Client

Ready to Improve Your FMCG Production Line?

Whether you're planning a full automation project or looking for practical improvements to an existing line, our engineers are ready to help. Book a free, no-obligation production line review.