About Us
Welding Automation and Positioning Equipment Hire: Your Trusted Choice for Over 20 Years
Welcome to N&N Plant Hire Services Ltd. With over 20 years of experience, we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of advanced and innovative welding automation and positioning equipment. Whether you need to hire or purchase equipment, we provide solutions that cater to a wide range of applications across various industries. Our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, performance, and reliability has made us a trusted name in the industry.
In 2023, N&N Plant Hire embarked on an exciting new journey. We were acquired by industry leader Key Plant Automation and relocated to a new, larger facility in Aston, Sheffield. This expansion allows us to better serve our customers and meet the growing demands of the industry.
We understand that welding automation and positioning equipment can be costly and challenging to maintain, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses. To address this, we offer an affordable and flexible hire service that enables you to access the equipment you need, without the burden of high capital expenditure.
Our extensive equipment range includes welding rotators, welding positioners, column and boom manipulators, floor turntables, pipe fabrication equipment and a wide range of welding accessories. Additionally, we now offer robotic welding solutions such as cobot welders and compact cells.
Our welding automation and positioning equipment hire service is designed to help you increase productivity, enhance quality, and reduce costs. Our equipment is user-friendly, making it easy to operate and significantly reducing manual labor requirements. This results in improved throughput and superior weld quality.
Our team of highly trained and experienced professionals is always ready to assist you in selecting the right equipment for your specific needs. We provide comprehensive training, maintenance, and technical support to ensure that you derive maximum value from our equipment.
At N&N Plant Hire Services Ltd, we are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support. Contact us today to learn more about our equipment hire services and discover how we can assist you with your welding automation and positioning equipment requirements.

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About our Parent Company
The UK’s only major manufacturer of welding automation and positioning equipment
Key Plant specialises in the design, manufacturing, and supply of a wide range of cutting-edge welding automation products. We also offer exclusive engineering solutions that cater to customers worldwide. With our extensive in-house capabilities, advanced design technology, and manufacturing expertise, we have full control over the production process. This enables us to provide flexibility and meet the unique requirements and demands of our valued customers.
A Global Leader Exporting Worldwide
With a rich heritage dating back to 1956, Key Plant has established itself as a leader in delivering innovative and top-notch products, along with exclusive engineering solutions, to customers worldwide. Our expertise spans across various sectors, including shipbuilding, automotive, power generation, and defense industries, catering to a diverse range of needs.
With over 60 years of experience in the field, we have honed our capabilities in supplying, developing, and refining our equipment. Our offerings encompass the sales of new and refurbished equipment, a robust Key Plant rental department, and extensive turnkey automated installations. This cumulative experience has bestowed upon us an unparalleled knowledge base and expertise, solidifying our position as industry frontrunners.
To better serve our global clientele, we have established offices and manufacturing facilities in both the UK and North America. Additionally, we have a network of trusted distributors spanning across Europe and the Middle East, ensuring widespread accessibility to our exceptional solutions.
