Polar Systems

Polar Systems Limited, a UK-based contract manufacturer established in 1986 and located in King's Lynn, Norfolk, specialises in the design and bespoke manufacture of turnkey food processing systems. With over 70 skilled engineers and technicians operating across an 85,000 square foot facility, they are adept at automating labour-intensive processes, particularly within challenging shellfish environments, and have developed innovative solutions like automated whelk processing lines and patented rotary roasters.

The company offers a comprehensive suite of subcontract manufacturing services, including precision multi-axis CNC machining of stainless steel, specialist alloys, and plastics, alongside laser and waterjet profiling, folding, and fabrication. Their electrical division provides full support from control panel manufacture to PLC/SCADA design and installation. Polar Systems serves diverse food processing sectors such as shellfish, snack foods, fruits and vegetables, rice, beans, and nuts.

Polar Systems holds ISO 9001:2015 accreditation and provides extensive support services including project management, process R&D, control and automation systems, health and safety consultancy (including CDM project assistance and CE marking assessments), and energy/sustainability assessments. They also offer robust support and spares services, with a dedicated team managing a large stock and the capability for rapid part fabrication.