IT for Manufacturing

IT Built for Manufacturing Companies

Your production line doesn't stop for IT problems - so neither do we. Proactive support, custom integrations, and a team that understands what downtime actually costs you.

IT Challenges Facing Manufacturing Businesses

Most manufacturing businesses we speak to are dealing with the same frustrations.

1

Production line down because of an IT failure?

When your ERP goes offline or a network switch fails, it's not just emails that stop - it's the shop floor. Every minute of unplanned downtime costs you output, missed deadlines, and stressed staff chasing workarounds.

2

Stuck with systems that don't talk to each other?

Your stock system says one thing, your scheduling tool says another, and someone's updating a spreadsheet to bridge the gap. Disconnected systems slow everything down and create errors that compound over time.

3

Worried about cyber threats and compliance?

Manufacturing is now one of the most targeted industries for ransomware. If your clients or supply chain partners are asking about Cyber Essentials, you need an IT partner who can get you certified without disrupting operations.

4

Paying for IT support that doesn't understand your business?

Most IT companies support offices. They don't understand shop floor environments, shift patterns, or why a 4-hour response time isn't good enough when a CNC machine can't connect to your network.

IT Services for Manufacturing

We work with manufacturers across the West Midlands who need IT that keeps pace with production - not slows it down. From day-to-day support to custom-built integrations between your shop floor systems, here's how we help.

Managed IT Support

Unlimited support from a team that knows manufacturing environments - not just office setups.

  • Predictable monthly cost with no per-incident charges
  • 89% of issues resolved within 1 hour
  • Support that works around your shift patterns

Cyber Security & Compliance

Protect your business and meet the standards your clients expect.

  • Cyber Essentials certification support
  • 24/7 threat monitoring and endpoint protection
  • Security policies and staff awareness training

Software Development & Integrations

We build the tools other IT companies can't - in-house developers who connect your systems and replace manual processes.

  • Custom dashboards linking ERP data to real-time production metrics
  • Automated workflows replacing manual data entry between systems
  • Integrations between your ERP, CRM, stock, and scheduling tools

Business Process Automation

Stop your team wasting hours on repetitive tasks that a system should handle.

  • Automated purchase orders, stock alerts, and reporting
  • Digital forms replacing paper-based shop floor processes
  • Workflow automation across Microsoft 365 and line-of-business apps
What Sets Us Apart

We Don't Just Support Your IT — We Build What You're Missing

Most IT companies stop at support. We go further. Our in-house software development team builds custom tools, integrations, and automations that solve the problems off-the-shelf software can't.

  • Custom software built around your exact workflows and processes
  • Seamless integrations between your existing business systems
  • Business process automation that eliminates manual, repetitive tasks
  • CRM and business system implementation tailored to your industry
89% Resolved in 1 Hour
98% Client Satisfaction
10+ Years Experience

"What we love about Magnetar is how personal and responsive they are. You speak to real people who actually know your business. Problems get sorted quickly and they genuinely care about helping us."

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