Introducing the Automated Distribution and Manufacturing Centre (ADMC). A national Centre of Excellence for Automation, right in the heart of Ashfield – serving the Midlands and beyond.
The ADMC is set to become a catalyst for innovation, designed to help businesses of all sizes harness the power of automation to boost productivity, streamline operations, and enhance competitiveness. From cutting-edge equipment and expert guidance to hands-on support, the ADMC will make automation accessible and impactful for every organisation – regardless of where they are on their automation journey.
As the flagship development within Ashfield’s purpose-built Innovation and Technology Park, the ADMC will offer unparalleled opportunities for businesses to co-locate at the centre or within its wider ecosystem – fostering collaboration, synergy, and growth in a future-focused environment.
How we can support you and your business
From memberships, strategic partnerships and a range of experts across automation, The ADMC are here to help support you and your business throughout your automation journey.
The ADMC Approach
Problem
Our team works closely with you to understand your challenges and connect you with the right expertise, staff, and partners to address them effectively.
From broad operational issues to specific targeted projects, we help your teams explore automation-based solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
Whether it’s optimising processes, reducing costs, or tackling technical constraints, we ensure your challenges are met with practical, actionable solutions.
Approach
We follow a clear, structured process: diagnose the challenge, identify solution options, and build a strong business case.
This method works whether automation is already part of your operations or completely new to your organisation. It can be applied to a wide variety of challenges, from technical and process improvements to energy efficiency, labour optimisation, and logistics.
The aim is to make the pathway to automation simple, effective, and achievable.
Solution
Automation can take many forms—process control, factory optimisation, energy saving, waste reduction, condition monitoring, manufacturing efficiency, logistics improvements, office system upgrades, and the movement of goods.
Our independent position means we can recommend the best-fit technologies and suppliers without bias.
We take projects from problem or concept right through to proof of principle, incorporating the necessary skills uplift and training to ensure a smooth transition to implementation.
Benefits
The ADMC is an independent organisation working with a broad network of partners to drive automation adoption in manufacturing and distribution.
Our goal is to help businesses increase productivity, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness.
We provide impartial advice and practical facilities to take your project from concept to proof of principle, giving you the clarity, confidence, and evidence needed to make a sound investment decision.
Our Vision
Shaping the Future of Automation
Our Core Objective and Mission
The ADMC will work with businesses to create and implement bespoke automation strategies and solutions
that improve productivity and enable prosperity and growth. The ADMC will be a 3,500m2 purpose built,
multifunctional, automation centre.
The vision for the ADMC is based on four “pillars” of activity. These are:
The ADMC will be at the centre of a cluster of automation businesses and will also host a range of networking and wider engagement and activities.
Central to its work will be the people it employs. These will encompass a range of researchers, engineers and technical specialists. These will be both directly employed by the ADMC and available from a range of partners and stakeholders.
Exploring Possibilities
Our Collaborative Endeavors
Discover the transformative impact of automation through our showcased projects and success stories. We are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in partnership with businesses, shaping a future where automation is the cornerstone of success.
Our Partners
Fostering
Long-Term Relationships
