News

• Engineering Responsiveness That Protects Critical Infrastructure Projects

  Responsiveness isn’t just about reacting quickly, it’s about protecting the programme when it matters most. In high-integrity sectors like nuclear, delays don’t just cost time. They impact profitability, programme certainty, and reputation.

• Engineering solutions from digital to reality

  Building on our 2022 award for best use of technology, Berry & Escott now use scanning in a wide range of projects, including digital twinning.

  When working with legacy assets, the journey is rarely straightforward.
  Remanufacturing often begins with incomplete information, outdated drawings, or more commonly, no drawings at all.

• Harry Chinn Achieve Chartered Manager Status

  We’re really pleased to see Harry Chinn achieve Chartered Manager status with the Chartered Management Institute, a well-earned recognition.

• Welcome Phil Hobbs as our new Design Manager

  Phil brings almost 40 years’ experience across design and engineering, with deep expertise spanning machining, fabrication, and mechanical and electro-design. For more than two decades, he has worked within the medical and scientific sectors, leading product design, development, and project management for fume containment systems, microbiological safety, and clean-room environments.

• Berry & Escott Named finalists for Somerset Business of the Year (Large Business) for both 2025 and 2026

  Berry & Escott are proud to be named finalists for Somerset Business of the Year (Large Business) for both 2025 and 2026, by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

• LRQA audit for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001

  We are proud to share that Berry & Escott has successfully completed our latest LRQA audit for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, achieving zero major and zero minor non-conformances.

• Precision only matters if it arrives when you need it

  At Berry & Escott, we’re supporting critical programmes across fabrication, machining, design, scanning, and site installation, with structured delivery and accountable control at every stage.

• Family has always been at the heart of Berry & Escott

  It’s a Family Affair! Family has always been at the heart of Berry & Escott. The business began 40 years ago as Berry Engineering, built on family values and a belief in doing things properly. That foundation still guides us today.

• National Apprenticeship Week

  This week was National Apprenticeship Week and a reminder that the future of engineering is built through real opportunity, expert guidance, and consistent care.

• Berry & Escott named finalist in the Somerset Business Awards 2026

  We’re proud to share that Berry & Escott has been named a finalist in the Somerset Business Awards 2026 #SBA2026, in the Large Business of the Year category.

• Lee Berry – One of Britain’s Great 100!

  Berry & Escott are delighted to share that one of our Directors, Lee Berry, has been recognised as one of Britain’s Great 100! An outstanding accolade that celebrates individuals making a meaningful impact in UK manufacturing and engineering.

• 3D Scanning in Modern Engineering

  The video shows how we use high-accuracy scanning to capture real-world geometry exactly as it exists — not as it was drawn years ago, and not as it’s assumed to be.

• Welcoming in 2026

  As we step into the new year, Berry & Escott are proud to continue delivering vital engineering services to our valued customers, shaped by deep expertise, built on trust, and backed by industry-recognised accreditations.

• Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

  As we wind down 2025, we want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you to our customers, suppliers, and incredible team for your continued support this year. We’ve achieved so much together!

• Shortlisted for Large Business of the Year 2026

  We’re proud to share that Berry & Escott has been shortlisted for Large Business of the Year 2026 by Somerset Chamber of Commerce.

• Celebrating Growth Within the Berry & Escott Family

  This month, we’re proud to recognise three members of the Berry & Escott team who’ve recently completed the South West Manufacturing Advisory Service’s course on Leadership Development and Business Improvement.

• Turnkey Engineering Delivery

  At Berry & Escott, we deliver turnkey engineering solutions that bring together welding and fabrication, machining, design, digital scanning, project management, and installation under one assured approach. Each capability is integrated, validated, and delivered with the conscientious care our clients rely on.

• For an Ever-Changing World

  At Berry & Escott, we don’t just engineer solutions, we build the future of complex industries with precision, insight, and experience.

• Tough Mudder – well worth the effort!

  Whilst blistering hot days of summer may be a distant memory, it was great to head back to the gym together to celebrate what we achieved and receive a cheque from Lydia’s Legacy for an amazing £1,947.

• Successful migration to new ISO Standard

  We’re delighted to announce our successful migration from OHSAS 18001 to the new ISO 45001:2018 Standard.

• Significant Investment Expands Dedicated Stainless Steel Facilities

  Berry & Escott are pleased to announce an expansion to our dedicated stainless steel fabrication and production facilities, following significant investment in a new unit.

• Tough Mudder 2019 – CONQUERED!

  With the sun shining and some respite from the heavy downpours, 15 members of the Berry & Escott team joined our friends at C&S Fitness to take on over 10 gruelling miles of the Tough Mudder South West course on the Badminton Estate.

• Eliminate issues before they arise with precision 3D image capture

  Berry & Escott’s 3D Scanning capabilities help eliminate costly & time consuming issues before they arise.

• Fundraising for Musgrove Park Hospital

  It’s Tough Mudder time again and this time Berry & Escott are fundraising for Musgrove Park Hospital!

• Celebrating transition to new standards

  Berry & Escott are delighted to announce a successful transition to the new compliance standards set out within ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015.