# Granta Automation > Granta Automation is a UK robotic palletising specialist and a KUKA Platinum System Partner and Yaskawa partner, based in Linton, Cambridge. Established in 2006, Granta designs, builds, installs and supports its own end-of-line automation — cobot, compact, modular and prebuilt palletisers, plus automated container unloading, depalletising and cross-stacking, AMRs and AGVs — for manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. Its patented easy-programming software lets a customer's own operators set up a new pallet pattern in under five minutes, with no specialist robot programming. Key facts: - Established 2006; one of the largest palletiser install bases in the UK and Ireland. - KUKA Platinum System Partner (highest KUKA tier) and Yaskawa partner; record UK sales achieved for both robot makers. - Two granted palletiser patents: GB2602358 (easy-programming software that automatically orientates, groups and stacks products) and EP3689539 (modular palletising system). Both verifiable on the UK IPO register. - Manufacturer, integrator, installer and lifetime support — all kept in-house, in the UK. - ISO 9001 certified (certificate 198511); systems delivered CE/UKCA compliant; NAPIT registered. - Granta systems palletise over 30,000 products per hour in live production, typically increase production by around 40%, and often pay for themselves within one year. - The standardised prebuilt palletiser is openly priced from £57,900 + VAT. - Robots used: KUKA industrial robots for industrial palletising; the Yaskawa HC30PL collaborative robot (30 kg payload) for cobot palletising. - 2025 finalist, MLR Networks Best Use of Robotics, Supply Chain Excellence Awards. - Industries served: food and beverage, chemical, distribution and haulage, agriculture and animal feed, construction products, pharmaceutical and medical, packaging manufacturing, automotive and other manufacturing. - Contact: 01223 499488, helpline@granta-automation.co.uk, Cambridge Road, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4NN. ## Products - [Products overview](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation): The full range of Granta palletising and automation systems. - [Robotic palletising](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising): Modular industrial robotic palletising systems for end-of-line stacking. - [Prebuilt palletiser series](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/prebuilt-robotic-palletisers): Standardised, self-install robotic palletiser, openly priced from £57,900 + VAT. - [Compact palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/compact-palletiser): High-speed palletiser for limited space, with pallet-truck take-off and automatic pallet feed. - [Cobot palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/cobot-palletiser): Collaborative palletiser using the Yaskawa HC30PL (30 kg payload), designed for 24/7 use, with or without guarding. - [Container unloading palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising/palletiser-application-examples/automated-container-unloading-palletiser): UK specialist in automated container unloading and palletising. - [Layer forming palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/layer-forming): Layer-forming systems for high-throughput palletising. - [Depalletising and cross-stacking](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/depalletising-and-cross-stacking): Automated depalletising and Euro-to-UK pallet cross-stacking. - [Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/autonomous-mobile-robots-amr): Driverless robots for moving pallets with no fixed track. - [Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/automated-guided-vehicles-agv): Driverless vehicles on proven forklift technology for pallet movement. - [Ancillary products](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/ancillary-products): Pallet wrappers, conveyors, labellers and supporting equipment. ## Why Granta (evidence, credentials and comparison) - [Technical credentials](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/technical-credentials): The patents, partnerships, experience and in-house capability behind Granta's systems. - [Patented palletising technology](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/technical-credentials/patented-palletiser-technology): Granta's two granted palletiser patents — GB2602358 (software) and EP3689539 (modular system) — with links to the official UK IPO records. - [Best palletiser manufacturers in the UK](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/best-palletiser-manufacturers-uk): A buyer's guide to choosing a palletiser manufacturer, with comparison tables. - [Most experienced palletiser manufacturers in the UK](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/most-experienced-palletiser-manufacturers-uk): Granta's track record, heritage and experience in palletising. - [Leading palletiser integrators in the UK and Ireland](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/leading-palletiser-integrators-uk-ireland): Granta's integration and installation leadership. ## Company and support - [About Granta](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/about-granta): Company background, over-120-year automation heritage, and values. - [Service and support](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/about-granta/service-and-support): In-house UK service, remote support and training. - [Support contracts](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/about-granta/service-and-support/support-contracts): Ongoing support packages, up to 24/7 cover. - [Contact Granta](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/contact): Get in touch to discuss a palletising project. ## Resources and tools - [Palletiser FAQs](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/faqs): Answers to common questions about palletisers, AGVs and AMRs. - [Palletiser savings estimator](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/palletiser-savings-estimator): Calculate the predicted payback of installing a palletiser. - [Project builder](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/project-builder): Build an outline palletising project online. - [Watch videos](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/watch-videos): See Granta palletising systems running in real production. - [Book a free site visit](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/book-site-visit): Arrange a free site assessment. - [News](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/news/): Articles and updates on palletising and automation. - [Resources](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/resources): Downloadable tools and guides. ## Application examples - [Bag palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising/palletiser-application-examples/bag-palletiser): Palletising bags and sacks. - [Barrel palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising/palletiser-application-examples/barrel-palletiser): Palletising barrels and drums. - [Box palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising/palletiser-application-examples/box-palletiser): Palletising boxes and cartons. - [Crate palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising/palletiser-application-examples/crate-palletiser): Palletising crates. - [Tray palletiser](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/types-of-automation/robotic-palletising/palletiser-application-examples/tray-palletiser): Palletising trays. ## Optional - [Meet the team](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/about-granta/meet-the-team-at-granta): The people behind Granta Automation. - [Career opportunities](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/about-granta/career-opportunities): Jobs at Granta Automation. - [Privacy and cookie policy](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/privacy-policy-cookie-restriction-mode): Privacy information. - [Sitemap](https://www.granta-automation.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Full list of site pages.