Formed in 1976, Excel Automation Ltd was based in Castle Bromwich. We were a major supplier to FATA Limited throughout the 1980’s and early 1990’s supplying floor and slat conveyors for many industry sectors. This included the patented Excelvayor accumulating roller conveyor with its unique, cost effective, clutch assembly. Due to the close relationship between Excel and FATA, FATA bought Excel in 1992, complete with their intellectual property rights. The various conveyor designs were integrated into the FATA Automation Group. The Castle Bromwich plant was closed and both companies started dual operations from the same Worcester premises. Between 1992 and 1994 Excel grew within the FATA Group, achieving a $6M turnover.

In 1995 FATA Group sold Excel Automation. Excel took over the Worcester production facility in a management buy-out. We retained most of the staff that had previously filled dual roles working for both FATA Limited and Excel.

In 1996 we increased the production facility to 52,000 square feet and in 1998 we became a partner of NDC, Sweden, becoming the sole UK supplier of NDC lazer guided vehicle technology.

In 2002 we signed a trading agreement with Toyota Tsusho UK Ltd, and have since become a tier one supplier to Toyota. We also achieved tier one supplier status to Jaguar/Ford, Land Rover, Nissan, and Aston Martin.

In 2003 our production facility was increased to 72,000 square feet, and we now have a fully operational manufacturing and assembly workshop with its own machining and powder coating equipment, and the facility to set-up and commission systems prior to final installation at the customers works.