About Krostilar · Since 2009

Engineering Smart Manufacturing for UK Industry

Since 2009, Krostilar has delivered precision automation and control systems that keep British manufacturers ahead.

Krostilar Engineering team in industrial workshop

Built From the Shop Floor Up

Krostilar Engineering was founded in 2009 by a team of control systems specialists and production engineers who believed UK manufacturing could compete globally—but only with the right automation. We started small, solving complex control problems for local factories. Fifteen years later, we've grown into a trusted partner for mid-to-large manufacturers across the South East, delivering everything from PLC programming to full robotic integration and industrial IoT deployments.

We're not a reseller or integrator who sells off-the-shelf software. We're engineers. We design, build, test, and support bespoke solutions that fit your production reality—not the other way around. Our approach is direct, technical, and focused on delivering measurable results: faster cycle times, fewer breakdowns, better quality, and smarter use of your capital.

Krostilar Engineering team at work
380+
Systems Delivered
15
Years in Business
97%
Project Completion Rate
50+
Active Client Partnerships

Our Core Values

Every project we undertake is guided by four principles that define how we engineer, communicate, and deliver.

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Technical Precision

Every system we deliver is engineered to specification, tested rigorously, and documented for long-term reliability.

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Client Partnership

We invest time understanding your business, your constraints, and your growth plans. You succeed when your automation works.

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Practical Innovation

We adopt new technologies—robotics, IoT, machine learning—but only when they solve real problems and deliver ROI.

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Engineering Integrity

Safety, compliance, and best practice aren't optional. Every installation meets ISO, ATEX, and CE standards.

Meet Our Team

Our engineers bring decades of combined experience across industrial automation, robotics, IoT, and project management.

David Harrison

David Harrison

Founder & Lead Systems Engineer

25 years in industrial control systems. Specialises in complex PLC architectures and safety-critical applications. BSc Electrical Engineering (Imperial College).

Rachel Patel

Rachel Patel

Head of Robotic Integration

12 years deploying collaborative and industrial robots. Certified Integrator for ABB, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots. Extensive automotive and food processing background.

Thomas McKay

Thomas McKay

IoT Solutions Architect

Expert in industrial data collection, analytics, and predictive maintenance. AWS IoT certified. Leads our digital transformation projects.

Emma Goodwin

Emma Goodwin

Project Manager & Client Relations

15 years managing complex manufacturing projects. Ensures every installation runs on time, on budget, and to specification.

What Our Partners Say

Krostilar didn't just install a control system; they became our technical partners. Their team spent weeks understanding our legacy equipment and designed a solution that integrated seamlessly. That's engineering at its best.

Robert Valentine
Managing Director · Valentine Precision Ltd, Essex

We've worked with several automation firms. Krostilar stands out because they take full responsibility for the outcome. No excuses, no finger-pointing. Just results.

Nicola Thompson
Procurement Manager · Southern Manufacturing Group

Let's Build Your Automation Strategy

Ready to transform your production line? Our engineers are available for a no-obligation technical consultation. Tell us your challenge—we'll tell you what's possible.

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