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  • Watly on Tour

    Last week, two of our team attended the PPMA Total Show at the NEC, Birmingham, the UK’s leading processing and packaging machinery event. It was a great opportunity to see the latest developments in processing and packaging technology, whilst catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones along the […]

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  • Watly’s Workshop Apprentices

    We are excited to welcome aboard Euan Macauley, one of our two new workshop apprentices who has joined the Watly team! Euan is set to immerse himself into the world of stainless steel fabrication, gaining hands-on experience whilst learning from our experienced team both in the workshop and on site. […]

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  • Watly’s Design Apprentice

    We’re excited to share that we’ve welcomed Abbie Lawson as our Design Apprentice to the Watly team! This is a brand-new role for us, and it marks an exciting step as we continue to grow our in-house skills and support the next generation of engineers. We can’t wait to see […]

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  • 9 Years of Watly

    Today marks 9 years since we started our journey here at Watly Engineering! We’re still expanding, still evolving, and more committed than ever to delivering innovative solutions and engineering excellence. Thank you to our team, customers, and partners for being part of the journey. We can’t wait to see what […]

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  • Watly Sponsor a Local Event!

    We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring the Sherborne Classics and Supercars Show this weekend. If you are attending, don’t miss out on a cutting-edge simulator, where the fastest laps throughout the day will be displayed on our bespoke leaderboard! This event isn’t just about speed; it’s about […]

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  • Watly Donate Tools to Yeovil College

    We are proud to announce that we have donated a range of hand tools to help support Yeovil College in building a stronger, more skilled community of engineers! We can’t wait to see our new apprentices put these tools to good use, to develop their skills and confidence, as they […]

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  • A Week of Work Experience at Watly

    We’ve recently had the pleasure of welcoming a brilliant student from a local secondary school, into the workshop for a week’s work experience. He has been fully emerged into the engineering experience, with designing and fabricating his own paper weight badminton racket, inspired by his love for the sport. He […]

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  • Watly’s New Unit!

    Here at Watly Engineering, we’re thrilled to announce that we have acquired a brand new unit to support our continued growth. While the space is currently empty, transformation is already underway – you can see the changes happening on the outside! This marks a new chapter for us, and we’re […]

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  • Watly’s Biogas Plant Project

    As our biogas plant project continues at our customer’s local site, take a look as to where the pipework leads to. Our team have been modifying pipework for the gas line, which feeds directly into the generator to create the clean, green energy. Stay tuned to see the completed project! […]

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  • #YBF2025

    Do you like to have a cold beer? 🍻 It’s been a few busy days for our team as we’ve been setting up our custom stillage and bespoke tank for this Saturday’s Yeovil Beer Festival – just in time for a sunny weekend ahead! ☀️ We’re proud to support the event, […]

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  • Upcoming Apprenticeships at Watly Engineering

    Here at Watly Engineering, we’ve recently had the pleasure in welcoming candidates to our taster days for our upcoming apprenticeships positions! These events have given them a chance to experience our engineering facilities and get a feel for what it’s like to be part of our team. We’re eager to […]

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  • Watly’s Feature on BBC’s The One Show

    Do you watch BBC’s The One Show? One of our projects for a development kitchen was featured, used by food and drink startup companies, with a big thanks to our partnership with The Food Works SW – Click to watch the episode here. Take a look at the case study […]

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  • Watly’s New Dryer Project

    Our team has kicked off the installation of our ambitious dryer project. Heading down to Wales, our engineers spent the week making progress with assembling the drying chamber and platform! Stay tuned for an update when we bring this project to completion in January. We are thrilled to kick off […]

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  • A New Customer for Watly!

    Here at Watly Engineering, our team have just wrapped up one of our most ambitious engineering projects at a local site, for our new customer in the energy sector! We transformed a sparce site to include various sized material all the way from 50mm to 273mm, to help the plant […]

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  • Watly’s New Heaters

    As we prepare for the colder months, we have installed new infrared heating panels in our reception area and offices. These efficient panels not only keep our spaces warm and comfortable but also reflect our commitment in swapping to more sustainable energy solutions. So, here’s to a warm and productive […]

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  • Watly’s Handrail Installation

    Our workshop has been busy with a wide range of general fabrication jobs. Recently, our team installed some custom handrailing for our local customer! Whether it’s a large scale project or a small bespoke design, our skilled engineers are dedicated to delivering high quality craftsmanship on every job! So, here’s […]

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  • Watly’s Holding Tubes

    Our team have fabricated holding tubes for our valued customer in the dairy industry. These holding tubes have been installed at our customers site in the South-West. They will be holding pasteurised milk for a specific amount of time at a consistent temperature! So here’s to holding strong, high-quality standards […]

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  • Watly’s Kefir Tank

    We are excited to share that after successfully fabricating a 5000L kefir tank for our customer in the dairy industry, we’re back at it again! It’s rewarding to see our original project grow and develop! So here’s to bringing this tank to life, just like the first! We’re excited to […]

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  • Watly’s Powder Transfer Pipework

    Our engineering team recently took a trip to our customers site in Wales to install some powder transfer pipework! This pipework integrated with the existing system and infrastructure, transferring powder from the drying chamber. So here’s to more successful installations!  

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  • 8 Years of Watly

    On Monday, here at Watly Engineering, celebrated 8 years of establishing ourselves and adding value in both the worlds of engineering and business together! 8 years, we are only getting started! To all our customers, and dedicated team – thank you for being a part of our journey! Take a […]

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  • Watly Sponsor Sherborne Classics and Supercars Show!

    We are proudly sponsoring this year’s Sherborne Classics and Supercars Show! This fantastic event will be fun filled, with the perfect opportunity to contribute to a great cause of raising money for numerous local charities. So, here’s to celebrating the art and science of engineering together!

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  • A Safe Watly Engineering

    At Watly Engineering, safety is our top priority, that’s why we conduct in-house PAT Testing! By performing PAT testing we can identify and address potential electrical hazards, ensure compliance with safety regulations and minimise downtime. So, here’s to a safer workplace!      

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  • A Weeks Work Experience at Watly

    We’re excited to announce that Eddie, an Engineering student at Yeovil College, has joined us for a week of work experience! Here at Watly Engineering, we believe in providing real-work experiences and insights into our dynamic industry. During his week, Eddie has taken up the art of welding, designing and […]

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  • Watly’s Blender Platform

    We are delighted to announce that out team are fabricating a new platform for a blender we previously modified for one of our customers in the food processing industry! This blender platform is an ambitious project, with fabrication works both in our workshop and on site! So here’s to reaching […]

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  • Watly’s RO Tubes

    We are excited to share our recent endeavour of supplying and installing RO tubes for our customer! RO tubes play a pivotal role in the reverse osmosis process to ensure efficient water purification. The tube configuration establishes a stable flow rate to ensure an optimal performance! So here’s to pushing […]

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  • Another New Project for Watly

    We have some exciting news! Our team have a new and upcoming project of designing and fabricating a 5000L Kefir tank for one of our customers in the dairy industry. Kefir is a drinking yoghurt with many strains of bacteria and yeasts which have numerous health benefits. Stay tuned for […]

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  • Watly Sponsor #YBF2024

    Here at Watly Engineering, we are thrilled to announce we are proud sponsors of the upcoming Yeovil Beer Festival! We believe in supporting the local community and events that bring people together. What better way to do that, then by sponsoring a festival to combine our two favourite things: Engineering […]

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  • Watly’s Hotwell Tank

    We are showing off our team’s recent fabrication works of a Hotwell tank and frame! This Hotwell tank is cleaned, cladded and ready for installation on site! It will work hand in hand with our customers on site boiler, as it acts as a storage vessel for hot water. Our […]

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  • Watly’s 5000l Tank Mods

    Did you know, not only do we fabricate bespoke equipment, but we also specialise in modifying pre-existing equipment to meet customer needs! Whether it is enhancing functionality or adapting equipment for new purposes, our skilled team are here at hand! Our current project for one of our customer’s consists of […]

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  • Watly’s Recent Site Work

    Over the past few weeks, our team have been decommissioning and relocating silos on our customer’s site. Despite the challenging weather conditions, our engineers have been persistent with completing the project. The relocation of the silos has allowed our team to integrate two new manifolds into the production process, enhancing […]

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  • Watly’s Installation

    Installation is a key process in our projects. It’s not just about assembling the parts; we are ensuring every union is tightened and every wire is connected to create a safe environment for our customers to operate within. As the installation of one of our ambitious projects comes to an […]

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  • Watly are Hiring!

    Are you looking for a career at an award-winning business, or know someone who might be? We’re committed to investing in the next generation of engineering talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. So, here at Watly Engineering Ltd, we are on the lookout for individuals to join our […]

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  • Watly’s Blender Mods

    Our team have been working on modifications to a blender for one of our customers. This equipment is part of a process which blends dry powder ingredients such as food flavourings for the food processing industry! Take a look at some of our design drawings, showing the modifications to the […]

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  • Apprenticeship and Careers Fair 2024!

    Last week, we had the pleasure of exhibiting at the Yeovil College Apprenticeship and Career fair! Our team had the opportunity to engage and interact with students eager to kickstart their career in the engineering industry. Are you interested in the exciting apprenticeship opportunities available with us here at Watly […]

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  • #NAW2024

    This National Apprenticeship Week 2024 #NAW2024, we are highlighting the importance of Apprenticeships at Watly Engineering Ltd. Here at Watly Engineering Ltd, we are investing into the talent that will drive our industry forward, one skill at a time. Apprenticeships are a real alternative route, offering on the job learning […]

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  • Watly’s Stirring Arm

    Here at Watly Engineering, we have yet another completed project leaving the workshop. Our bespoke crafted stirring arm is a harmonious addition to a larger system, enhancing both efficiency and productivity. Precision is key in this project, to ensure that each shaft is positioned perfectly to minimise ingredient settling in […]

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  • Award Winning Watly

    We are thrilled to share a moment of immense pride and accomplishment! From all the team at Watly Engineering, we are grateful to have not only been nominated, but have been awarded “The Manufacturing and Engineering Business of the Year 2023” at the Yeovil Chamber Business Awards. Being recognised at […]

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  • Watly’s New Project

    As the new year is well under way, our engineers have been hard at work, both in the workshop and on site! We are delighted to share the start of a new project, where our skilled team have begun fabricating a cream intake manifold. Why not get in touch with […]

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  • Watly’s Festive Tradition

    As the year winds down for Christmas, the spirit of celebration takes the spotlight! Before we dive into the festivities, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing team and our valued customers, which have been the driving force behind our successes this year! We’re excited to start […]

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  • Watly is ISO 9001 Certified!

    We are thrilled to share a significant milestone in our journey. We are proud to announce that we have achieved the ISO 9001 Certification! ISO 9001 is an internationally recognised quality management system standard which helps organisations to consistently deliver high-quality products and services. Through achieving ISO 9001, it shows […]

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  • Christmas at Watly

    It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! We have been decking the halls with Christmas decorations to bring the festive spirit into the workshop. As we count down to Christmas, reach out to our team today and discuss how we can help to elevate your operations for next year! […]

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  • Watly’s Nozzles

    Another project has been completed in our workshop! Our engineers have been working on two different size nozzles which will be used to extrude goats cheese evenly through numerous channels into the next stage of the production process. So, here’s to pushing the boundaries of quality and efficiency for our […]

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  • Equipment Testing at Watly

    We are conducting testing on our bespoke equipment. At Watly Engineering Ltd, we believe that it is a fundamental process to ensure the delivery of success, safety and efficiency. Equipment testing identifies and addresses any potential issues, whilst prioritising the guarantee of a safe environment for when our products are […]

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  • Watly’s Stirring Equipment

    We are taking a moment to reflect on the progress we’ve achieved in welding and fabricating a piece of stirring equipment for a valued customer. Stirring equipment is important in the dairy industry as it prevents separation within mixtures to ensure a consistent texture and taste. Using stirring equipment improves […]

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  • Watly’s New Office

    Step into our new office space! Our extended workshop has been receiving a makeover over the last few weeks, to provide our engineers with an inspiring environment. From collaborative workstations to breakout areas, for encouraging discussions and the sharing of ideas amongst our talented team. We are already making good […]

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  • Watly’s Qualified Apprentice

    Today, we have the privilege of celebrating the remarkable milestone of  Aaron Bartlett as he has completed his Level 3 Metal Fabricator and Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Apprenticeship! Through hard work and perseverance, Aaron has evolved and become an important part of our company. We asked Aaron to […]

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  • A Refreshed Reception at Watly

    This week has been a messy one! Some of our talented team have swapped their usual tools for paint brushes to give our reception an artistic flare with a logo stencil. We are adding a splash of colour to our comfortable waiting area where customers and visitors are greeted by […]

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  • Watly’s Whey Cream Balance Tank

    We are excited to share our recent project of a Whey Cream Balance Tank. A Whey Cream Balance Tank is a specific component used in the dairy and food processing industry, particularly in the production of dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and butter. This piece of equipment, although small […]

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  • Watly’s Pipework

    We are taking a moment to look back on a remarkable project that involved a vast network of pipework. Pipework is often overlooked in many industrial processes, but in this project it served as the intricate backbone that transports vital resources efficiently. We ensured that every section of pipework was […]

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  • Watly in Wales

    A team of our engineers travelled across the Severn bridge into Wales to carry out modifications and enhancements on a previous project for a valued customer; while sharing the moment, with the friendly local sheep. For some of our engineers, the workshop is like a second home; however, for our […]

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  • Watly Enjoy the Sunshine

    The Watly workshop has always been a hub of precision and innovation, but we understand the importance of work-life balance. This has helped us to build a strong sense of community among our talented team. It is an authentic space; and while the sun is shining bright, we can come […]

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  • Watly’s Recent Project’s Progress

    It’s busy over at Lynx Trading estate this week! We’re excited to share the beginning of a big project as two bespoke handcrafted mixing tanks are transported from the Watly workshop to the west of England. Seeing these mixing tanks en route to the project’s site, it represents a puzzle […]

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