Retrofit & Upgrades

Modernise Your Equipment Without Starting From Scratch

As manufacturing companies strive to reduce costs, demand for packaging machines to have greater efficiency and more automation is increasing.

It is not uncommon to find machinery in factories that is more than 20 years old. Such machines may still be operational, but they often fail to meet current requirements, not only in terms of output and efficiency, but also in terms of operator safety.

If this scenario sounds familiar, you may be facing a difficult decision: invest hundreds of thousands in a complete replacement, or try to find a smarter way forward.

At A.M.P Automation, we specialise in breathing new life into aging machinery. With our upgrades and retrofitting services, you can transform your existing machinery into high-performing assets that meet today’s production demands, often at a fraction of the cost of buying new.

Why Invest in Upgrades & Retrofitting?

Our retrofitting services and upgrades provide numerous benefits for the manufacturers we work with, such as:

Retrofitting vs Replacement: Making the Right Decision

One of the most common questions we hear is: “Should I upgrade or replace my old machinery?”

It’s a decision that holds significant financial implications. Here’s how we approach it:

When Replacement Might Be Better:

  • Machinery requires constant repairs, despite previous upgrades.
  • Production requirements have fundamentally changed.
  • Necessary upgrades would cost almost the same as a replacement.
  • You need features that cannot be retrofitted onto existing platforms.

When Retrofitting Makes Sense:

  • Core mechanical components are still sound.
  • Budget constraints make purchasing new equipment difficult.
  • Downtime for installation would cause too much disruption.

We’ll provide honest guidance about whether upgrading makes financial and operational sense, or if replacement would be the better long-term investment. Our goal is your success, so we aim to be as transparent as possible throughout this process. 

Typical Upgrades

Control System 

  • Upgrade of obsolete drives, PLCs etc.
  • Retro-fitting of PLCs and HMIs.
  • Electrical re-wiring.

Mechanical & Performance 

  • Robot replacement or additions.
  • Replacement of mechanical units with Servo or other types of drives.
  • Redesign of mechanisms to increase output/efficiency.
  • Addition of automatic feeding systems.

Safety & Compliance

  • Supply or upgrading of machine guards & safety systems.
  • CE & UKCA marking for electrical and mechanical safety.

Product & Material

  • Modifications to suit new wrapping materials – for cost or marketing reasons.

Contact us for a project consultation

Your machinery represents years of investment and operational knowledge. If the core equipment is sound, replacing it isn’t always the answer. 

Our team will assess your current equipment, build an understanding of your requirements, and provide clear, honest recommendations, whether that means retrofitting, specific upgrades, or investing in new machinery entirely.

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