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Reeco Automation Ltd

Corporate marketfoodcobotamrCurated record
reeco.co.uk

Welsh cobot palletiser specialist and OMRON's sole UK Mobile Robot Solution Partner; jointly developed the RB-series cobot palletisers (using OMRON TM collaborative arms) and deploys OMRON LD-series and HD-1500 AMRs (60–1,500 kg payload) for pallet-to-dispatch intralogistics in food and FMCG manufacturers; also integrates Keenon, Unitree, and Agibot humanoid-adjacent service robots.

HeadquartersNewtown, GB
Founded2016
Corporate fundingNot disclosed
Team11-50
Deployments5
Open roles0
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Company overview

Identity and operating footprint

Company typeRobot maker
Market segmentCorporate
StageNot listed
FoundersLlewelyn Rees (Founder & Owner/Technical Director)
Regions servedEurope
Countries deployedGB
Service footprintUK; dual sites in Newtown, Powys (Wales HQ) and Bradford, Yorkshire; serves food & beverage, automotive, and pharma manufacturers across Great Britain
Last reviewed2026-07-05
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Robot models

Specifications remain vendor-claimed

Machinecobot

CB2000

  • 1800 mm × 2000 mm footprint; 20% smaller than RB1200

    vendor-stated machine floor footprint

    Claim source
  • Available with OMRON or FANUC cobot arm

    vendor-stated cobot arm options

    Claim source
  • Accommodates UK and EU pallets; EasyStack software integrated

    vendor-stated pallet compatibility and control software

    Claim source
Machineamr

PM150-T AMR

  • Up to 1,500 kg pallet payload without counterbalance

    vendor-stated maximum pallet carry weight

    Claim source
  • Dual laser systems: navigation + obstacle avoidance (360° coverage)

    vendor-stated sensor configuration

    Claim source
  • Handles CHEP, UK Standard, and Euro pallets (open and closed)

    vendor-stated pallet type compatibility

    Claim source
  • Managed by Cloudia fleet platform; WMS/MES/ERP integration; no recurring licence fees

    vendor-stated fleet management software and integration capability

    Claim source
Machinecobot

RB1200

  • OMRON TM cobot arm (FANUC CRX option added May 2025)

    vendor-stated cobot arm options for this palletiser model

    Claim source
  • EasyStack software for intuitive palletiser programming

    vendor-stated integrated control software

    Claim source
  • Available on rental programme

    vendor-stated commercial availability model

    Claim source
Machinecobot

RB2000

  • Up to 20 kg payload per pick

    vendor-stated maximum product weight

    Claim source
  • 1300 mm cobot arm reach

    vendor-stated arm radius

    Claim source
  • Available with OMRON TM or FANUC CRX-20iA/30iA cobot arm

    vendor-stated arm options following FANUC partnership May 2025

    Claim source
Machinecobot

RB Lite

  • 12 kg standard payload; 20 kg optional upgrade

    vendor-stated maximum product weight per pick

    Claim source
  • 10 picks per minute with vacuum tool

    vendor-stated throughput rate

    Claim source
  • 2000 mm maximum stacking height

    vendor-stated maximum pallet stack height

    Claim source
  • 18-month projected ROI even on single-shift operations

    vendor-stated return on investment period

    Claim source
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Deployment log

Announced and cited only

AnnouncedCustomerSiteCountryCountEvidence
2025-08-05Butternut Boxfresh dog food subscription fulfilment centreGB27Announcement
2021-10-02Ford Motor CompanyautomotiveGBNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-10-02Rolls-Royceaerospace/industrialGBNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-10-02HoneywellindustrialGBNot disclosedAnnouncement
2021-10-02UnileverFMCGGBNot disclosedAnnouncement
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Company timeline

Milestones and announcements

2025-10-13Won 2025 Automate UK Awards: Innovative Robotic/Automation Solution: for Butternut Box project (7× RB2000 depalletisers + 20 OMRON AMRs)Reeco Automation
2025-06-18CB2000 Compact Palletiser launched: 1800×2000 mm footprint (20% smaller than RB1200), OMRON or FANUC arm, EasyStack softwareReeco Automation
2025-05-27FANUC UK partnership: FANUC CRX-20iA and CRX-30iA collaborative robots added to RB series palletiser range, extending options for SME food and beverage manufacturersInterplas Insights
2024-04-01Rosie Davies joins as Managing Director (14 years packaging/robotics experience, ex-RMGroup Director, sits on Automate UK and BARA boards); founder Llewelyn Rees transitions to Owner & Technical DirectorReeco Automation
2022-02-07Appointed OMRON's sole UK Autonomous Mobile Robot Solution Partner; began deploying OMRON HD-1500 and LD-series AMRsMobile Robot Guide
2019-01-01Named OMRON Solution Partner; began co-development of RB-series cobot palletisers using OMRON TM cobotsReeco Automation
2016-08-24Incorporated by Llewelyn Rees; initially specialised in process and packaging equipment for UK manufacturersCompanies House (UK)
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Source ledger

18 unique public sources

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REECO AUTOMATION LTD overviewCompanies House (UK) · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Reeco Expansion BeginsReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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CB2000 Compact Palletiser | Reeco AutomationReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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PM150-T Forks-Based AMR | Reeco UKReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robot Palletising Solutions | Reeco UKReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Reeco Appoints Irish Palletiser PartnerReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Keeping Production Moving: RB1200 Palletiser Rental at Premier Foods LiftonReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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RB2000 Industrial Robot Palletiser | ReecoReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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FANUC & Reeco take robot palletising to the next levelInterplas Insights · retrieved 2026-07-05
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RB Lite Palletiser | Reeco AutomationReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Reeco delivers bespoke automated fulfilment solution to Butternut BoxReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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About Reeco Automation, Cobots, Robotics, End of LineReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Robot Palletising & End-of-Line Automation Systems | Reeco UKReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Fox's Burton's Company and Reeco Drive Production EfficiencyReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Reeco Automation Recognised with Prestigious Industry AwardReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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CB2000 Compact Palletiser Expands Reeco's End-of-Line Automation RangeReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Reeco Expands Leadership Team with New Managing DirectorReeco Automation · retrieved 2026-07-05
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Omron names Reeco as AMR solution partnerMobile Robot Guide · retrieved 2026-07-05