About Us
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A Brief History
Founded over 30 years ago in Bridgwater, Somerset, Berry & Escott began life as Berry Engineering, a small but ambitious precision engineering business with a focus on quality craftsmanship and technical expertise.
In 2003, Directors Lee Berry (ONC/HNC) and Chris Escott (EngTech MIMechE) joined forces to expand the company’s capabilities and set a new direction. Their shared vision and complementary skills laid the foundations for the modern business — now recognised as one of the UK’s leading precision engineering firms, known for delivering exceptional results and exceeding client expectations.
Over the years, the company has grown significantly, supported by substantial offices, dedicated production facilities, and a specialist workshop equipped with advanced machinery. A team of over 40 skilled engineers and support staff, along with a fleet of task-specific vehicles, allows Berry & Escott to provide responsive, high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors.
Our Story
Berry & Escott prides itself on delivering excellence in design, precision machining and ‘turn key’ ferrous and non-ferrous fabricated solutions. As a highly responsive and creative engineering company, we offer our customers unrivalled levels of customer service, technical expertise and operational support.
From highly qualified & experienced engineers to admin support personnel, every member of the Berry & Escott team is committed to our pillars.
Directors
Lee Berry
Director (ONC/HNC)Lee is a time-served engineer with over 30 years’ experience spanning fabrication, mechanical assembly, nuclear, water utilities, and food & drink. His design flair and practical problem-solving ability are a key part of what sets Berry & Escott apart.
Lee is passionate about finding the right solution—balancing process, functionality, quality, and cost—and works closely with clients to improve performance, reduce risk, and deliver dependable outcomes. His primary expertise is delivering technical and project management solutions, taking projects from early concept through to fully realised, working results.
Chris Escott
Director (EngTech MIMechE),Chris is known for his ability to take an idea and apply meticulous attention to detail to turn concepts into fully realised, working engineering solutions. His high standards and “right-first-time” mindset are matched by his enthusiasm and optimistic outlook—making him a trusted technical lead for both clients and internal teams.
With over 25 years of experience across fabrication, machining, design, and client relations, Chris helps lead Berry & Escott’s engineering delivery from concept and design through to manufacture and practical, site-ready outcomes. He plays a key role in strengthening capability and helping future-proof the business in an ever-changing, complex and demanding environment.
The Team
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Our Pillars
Quality
Quality, traceability, and efficiency are central to everything we do. Our customers can be confident in receiving value-added, precision-engineered solutions that meet the highest industry standards. We are proud to hold key accreditations including ISO certification and Fit for Nuclear (F4N) status, reflecting our commitment to consistent quality and continuous improvement.
To future-proof our business, we maintain a structured programme of ongoing development — reviewing processes, investing in technology, and supporting the growth of our people. This continuous investment ensures Berry & Escott remains a leader in precision engineering, delivering measurable benefits and long-term value to our customers.
Vision
We are dedicated to continuous quality and performance improvement, driven by lean manufacturing principles and ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. Our approach focuses on design for manufacture, standardisation, setup reduction, skills development, and waste elimination, ensuring lasting efficiency and a strong competitive edge.
Our Factory Production Control System gives complete visibility across manufacturing, supported by real-time data collection for accurate project tracking and delivery management. Integrated Seiki Scheduling Software optimises planning and capacity, while our SolidWorks engineers handle 2D and 3D models across all major file types.
Environment
We are committed to reducing its environmental impact and achieved ISO 14001 certification in 2013. Since then, we’ve focused on minimising waste, improving efficiency, and lowering energy consumption across all operations. We’re proud to support environmental agencies and actively choose recycled and low-carbon materials wherever possible.
Our state-of-the-art compressor system reuses hot air to heat our workshops in winter, while energy-efficient lighting and natural skylights reduce power usage year-round. By reusing almost all incoming packaging and significantly cutting waste to landfill, Berry & Escott has been recognised with a Commercial Environmental Award, highlighting our ongoing commitment to sustainable engineering practices.
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