Dodfrey Engineering

Dodfrey Engineering Limited, a seasoned UK contract manufacturer with over 30 years of experience, operates from its facilities in Sutton Bridge and Spalding, Lincolnshire. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, and installation of hydrostatic sterilising equipment, including Hydrostats, Retorts, and Rotary Sterilisers, serving both human and animal food production sectors. Their comprehensive services extend to bespoke food processing equipment design and build, alongside pipework, structural steelwork, and general fabrication.

With a substantial 5000ft² fabrication workshop and a new 400m² extension, Dodfrey Engineering is equipped to handle stainless steel, mild steel, and aluminium. Their extensive manufacturing capabilities include advanced fabrication machinery such as guillotines, press brakes, and plasma cutters, complemented by a wide range of welding expertise. Significant machining capacity is available through centre and CNC lathes and mills. The company also offers in-house CAD and 3D modelling for design and manufacture, producing a variety of equipment from vats and silos to complex conveyor systems and structural steelwork like platforms and gantries.

Dodfrey Engineering provides a complete design package and extensive project management, focusing on cost-effective solutions. They operate as Principal Contractor on CDM projects and offer detailed site inspections, reactive breakdown services, and operator training. Their project portfolio includes significant work on hydrostatic and rotary sterilisers, as well as boiler dismantling and upgrades. As a Safe Contractor registered company since 2013, Dodfrey Engineering serves leading UK food and petfood manufacturers and undertakes projects across Europe.