Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation and Excellence

28 February 2024

Celebrating 35 Years - As Summit Systems marks its 35th anniversary, we reflect on three and a half decades of pioneering achievements, unwavering dedication, and continued growth in the plastics industry. Since our founding in 1989, we have remained at the forefront of innovation, consistently delivering cutting-edge solutions and unparalleled service to our customers.

chris bailey
Chris Bailey, the first employee on the payroll and who still works with Summit 35 years later
interplas
First time exhibiting at Interplas in 1990
first inst
The first central material handling system in 1990
Rugby mates PS
1993 - The premises of choice for Summit’s growing business was an oil-contaminated factory, which, with the help of his local rugby club mates, was fully refurbished before the firm occupied the space as its new home.
1999
1999 - Despite the increase in warehouse space, continued growth saw Summit move for a third time. However, this time the company took up residence in a new, 2,700 sq. ft. factory in Tame Park, Tamworth - opened by the Chairman of the UK’s biggest packaging company. Combined with Maguire Europe, the premises gave plenty of room for growth and is still where the company is based today.
First industry awards 2002PS
When the Plastics Awards introduced its first ‘Ancillary’ category, Summit entered and subsequently triumphed as ‘Supplier of the Year’. The trophy gave the firm a taste for awards success, becoming the first in a long line of accolades. Winning the ‘Supplier of the Year’ award for ancillaries.
best place to work full
Summit Systems was crowned one of 'The Best Companies to work for in the Plastics Industry'. The award was presented at the PDM exhibition in Telford during an exclusive prize giving lunch. "This is a fantastic achievement for the Summit Systems team, who make our business such a great place to work. I am fortunate to be surrounded by such a positive culture which encourages performances and ensures our people enjoy coming to work."
New Process Cooling Division
Summit announces the expansion of its temperature control division with the acquisition of Total Process Cooling (TPC) Ltd in 2018.
demo equipment
summit team

From our humble beginnings in 1989 to our current standing as a leading provider of plastics automation and auxiliary equipment, our journey has been one of constant evolution and adaptation to meet the ever-changing needs of the industry. Over the past 35 years, we have expanded our product offerings, forged strategic partnerships, and embraced emerging technologies to better serve our customers and drive progress within the sector.

Our success over the years can be attributed to the relentless commitment of our team, whose passion, expertise, and dedication have been instrumental in shaping Summit Systems into the powerhouse it is today. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we have earned the trust and loyalty of our customers, establishing long-lasting partnerships built on mutual respect and shared success.

Looking ahead, we remain firmly committed to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services that empower our customers to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. As we celebrate this significant milestone, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our customers, partners, and employees for their unwavering support and contributions to our success. With their continued support, we are confident that the next 35 years will be filled with even greater achievements and milestones as we continue to lead the way in plastics automation and innovation.

As we look to the year ahead, Summit Systems is prepared to continue thriving within the dynamic landscape of the plastics, process cooling, and recycling industries, and what’s to say we’ll stop there… With an unwavering commitment to delivering cutting-edge innovative solutions tailored to the unique demands of each industry we serve, we are dedicated to meeting and exceeding the growing requirements of our customers.