Operating from an extensive site in Gateshead, UK, Crabtree has been a designer and manufacturer of metal decorating and coating equipment for more than 50 years, and combines this heritage with engineering innovation, specialist servicing, spares supply and consultancy.

Crabtree has been a designer and manufacturer of metal decorating and coating equipment for more than 50 years. This unique heritage enables us to manufacture products from our site in Gateshead, UK that are designed with our customers in mind – helping them to overcome production challenges.

For over 50 years Crabtree of Gateshead have been designing and manufacturing high quality metal decorating and coating equipment. Our main focus has always been to provide our clients with a flexible and bespoke solution to suit their needs, with particular attention to continuous support and service from the moment Crabtree of Gateshead Ltd ...

Crabtree is proud of its heritage and so is its team – many of whom have worked in the industry for decades. This provides a deep source of specialist knowledge and expertise. Stephen McDowell, Managing Director

We have a proud heritage in UK industry and we manufacture our own machines and components at our site in Gateshead, North East England. As the IP holder for Crabtree equipment, we can offer a high degree of insight and product knowledge when carrying out repairs and alterations.

Crabtree’s decades of experience in manufacturing metal decorating and coating equipment gives us a unique insight into technology and applications, which is used to help customers overcome production challenges.

Crabtree of Gateshead Ltd Alan Rutter T: +44 7875341831 E: [email protected] Asia Pacific and Global Capital

Crabtree to develop the Fastready Gen3 inking system. Ghosting, water marking and ink density variations are eliminated with redesigned roller positions and roller configuration. Roller oscillation is maximised to give smoother ink coverage from the front to back of the sheet. Extensive testing and development of the roller system has

All Crabtree coaters are fully manufactured, assembled, commissioned and tested at our UK factory before being dispatched - read more on our three solutions below. F3 – The Plain Coater Solution

In 2014, Crabtree acquired the facility in Gateshead after the lease expired. In 2016, Crabtree celebrated 50 years of metal decorating and coating equipment production at their Gateshead facility. The FastReady 4 was also launched in this year …