Over 120 Years of Excellence in Industrial Machinery
Founded on trust, built on expertise, and focused on long-term partnerships.
Mission
Empowering manufacturers to work smarter
We supply high-quality industrial machinery, expert guidance and dependable support—helping manufacturers operate safely, efficiently and with confidence today, while staying ready for tomorrow.
Vision
A trusted partner for the long term
To be the UK and Ireland’s most respected and responsible industrial machinery partner -combining heritage, technical excellence and modern technology to build lasting relationships and sustainable success.
How We Do Business
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Integrity
Acting with honesty, transparency and accountability to earn trust.
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Expertise
Deep knowledge backed by ongoing investment in skills, training and understanding.
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Service
We support customers before, during and long after installation, owning outcomes.
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What we do
Daltons supplies, supports and manufactures industrial machinery for processing traditional and advanced materials across woodworking, plastics, composites and metalworking. Through exclusive European partnerships and in-house engineering expertise, we deliver complete machinery solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, safety and long-term performance.
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Machinery & manufacturing
Industrial machinery from leading European manufacturers covering CNC (routers, fibre laser, waterjet), panel and sheet processing, timber processing, finishing and classical woodworking, supported by exclusive UK distribution for Kimla, Salvador, Elcon and Stenner, alongside partners SCM, Sedgwick, Houfek and Kuper. Daltons also manufactures classical woodworking machinery under the Wadkin brand and the high-precision Phillipson sanding range, built on over a century of engineering principles: accuracy, durability and long-term serviceability.
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Support & engineering
Nationwide electrical, mechanical and CNC engineers delivering PPM, breakdown support, LEV testing, parts and consumables, rebuilds/upgrades and PUWER-related modifications, plus phone and remote diagnostics. Nottingham workshops rebuild and modernise legacy and pre-owned machines to as-new condition.
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Operator training
IOSH Approved and PIABC Quality Assured certificated training delivered on-site—covering woodworking machinery, abrasive wheels, portable power tools, and supervisor/refresher courses to support competence and PUWER compliance.
Experience Daltons Firsthand
From our heritage to our leading machine brands, everything we do is focused on your success. Visit us, meet the team, and see our machines in action. Start the conversation today.
Why customers choose Daltons
For 125 years, Daltons has been driven by a simple principle: delivering quality and service at all times. That philosophy has shaped a business built not just on machinery supply, but on engineering expertise, long-term relationships and dependable support.
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A century of engineering heritage
Founded in 1901 and now led by the fourth generation of the Dalton family, we bring unmatched experience to every project. Our deep understanding of machinery, materials and manufacturing processes ensures customers receive practical, proven advice.
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Exclusive access to leading technology
We partner with some of Europe’s most respected machinery manufacturers, many on an exclusive basis in the UK and Ireland. These relationships reflect our commitment to offering equipment that delivers genuine performance, reliability and long-term value.
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Specialists in traditional and advanced materials
From solid timber to composites, plastics, aluminium and steel, Daltons supports a wide range of industrial applications. Whether the requirement is CNC routing, fibre laser cutting, vertical panel sawing, prototyping or classical woodworking, we help customers select the right solution for their production needs.
Who We Work With
Daltons supports a diverse customer base across the UK, Ireland and beyond. Our machinery, training and engineering services are used in industries where accuracy, reliability and safety are critical. Don’t take our word for it — explore our customer case studies.
DTJ Interiors and the VOLTER CNC Router (Duplicated)
DTJ Interiors and the VOLTER CNC Router (Duplicated)
DTJ Interiors and the VOLTER CNC Router (Duplicated)
DTJ Interiors and the VOLTER CNC Router
DTJ Interiors and the VOLTER CNC Router (Duplicated)
Carpentry and Joinery Training at Hugh Baird Construction College (Duplicated)
Carpentry and Joinery Training at Hugh Baird Construction College
Our ESG Commitment
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Environmental
We manage our operations responsibly under ISO 14001, working to reduce waste, energy use and environmental impact while supporting customers in adopting efficient, lower-impact technologies.
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Social
People and safety are central to our business. As an IOSH Approved and PIABC Quality Assured training provider, we help raise industry standards through certificated operator training. We invest in staff development and maintain a safe working environment under ISO 45001.
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Governance
We operate with integrity, transparency and consistency through ISO 9001 systems, robust data security and long-standing partnerships with trusted manufacturers. Strong governance underpins the sustainability of our business and the service we provide.
Testimonials
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated)
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated)
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated)
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated) (Duplicated)
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated) (Duplicated)
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated) (Duplicated)
The trainer Lee was fantastic, he was given 6 off my team to train and was very engaging with all of them and put them at ease, He was happy to go over things when needed and repeat the process until everyone was up to speed. We have used them for over at least 15 that I am aware and possible a lot longer”
David McIver – Building and Fabric Manager at Cambridge University (Duplicated) (Duplicated) (Duplicated)
Careers
Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery
Field-based, across the UK
Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery
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Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery (Duplicated)
Field-based, across the UK
Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery (Duplicated)
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Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery (Duplicated)
Field-based, across the UK
Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery (Duplicated)
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Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery (Duplicated) (Duplicated)
Field-based, across the UK
Service Engineer – Woodworking Machinery (Duplicated) (Duplicated)
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