JJ Smith & Co Woodworking Machinery Ltd

JJ Smith, specialist in woodworking machinery and automation

JJ Smith & Co Woodworking Machinery Ltd is a British family-owned company dedicated to the sale of new and second-hand machinery for the woodworking sector, as well as the implementation of automation solutions. The firm presents itself as a trusted partner in the United Kingdom for this type of equipment and states that it has more than 200 new and used machines for sale, including crosscut saws, CNC machining centres, timber frame machinery and other categories.

The company declares a history spanning more than a century and identifies itself as a fourth-generation family business. Its activity combines industry knowledge with agreements with international machinery manufacturers, enabling it to offer new and used equipment and complete automation projects.

New machinery catalogue

The new machinery catalogue includes a wide variety of equipment for different wood processing operations. Among the available categories are band resaws and bandsaws, beamsaws, boring and drilling machines, clamping and pressing systems, CNC machining centres and routers, automatic and manual crosscut saws, finishing and spraying equipment, lathes, mitre saws, mortisers, moulders, multi rip saws, notching and haunching machines, pallet machinery, panel and ripsaws, planers, robotics, roller tables and stops, routing and shaping, sanders, specialist applications, spindle moulders, tenoners, timber frame and SIP machinery, as well as waste recycling and extraction equipment.

The company sells brands such as Stromab, Intorex, Centauro, Graule, MBA, Fimal, JLT, Comec, Essepigi, Oemak, H&M, among others. Some of the models featured on the site are the Stromab automatic crosscut saw, Intorex CNC lathes, Centauro Alfa door and frame machinery, CNC machining centres, Graule crosscut saws and MBA timber frame machinery.

Used and second-hand machinery

For those who need equipment with immediate availability, JJ Smith offers a selection of used and second-hand machinery, inspected and reconditioned by its technical team. The used catalogue covers categories similar to the new one, also including edge banders, glue spreaders, presses and various equipment. The company maintains a latest used arrivals section and allows online purchasing.

Automation and robotics

The company also develops automation projects for the woodworking industry. Its solutions include automated handling, woodworking robotics, door and frame automation, and automated pallet building systems. These services are aimed at improving the efficiency and production capacity of workshops and factories.

Service and support, spare parts and finance

JJ Smith offers servicing plans, spare parts supply and machinery finance. It also has a customer service team to answer technical queries, manage repairs or evaluate the purchase and sale of equipment. The company has a showroom in the United Kingdom where it is possible to see machines in operation and attend demonstrations.

Industries and applications

JJ Smith's machinery and solutions target various industrial segments, including timber frame construction, door and frame manufacturing, furniture, pallet production, garden buildings and sheds, outdoor play equipment, staircases and specialist products. The company also serves applications with aluminium, plastics and composites.

Case studies and projects

The site includes several case studies that illustrate the application of its equipment and systems. These include the automation of Donaldson Door Systems, the incorporation of Intorex CNC technology at Get Laid Beds, the transformation of production at Creative Play with Comec CNC machinery, the installation of CNC door and frame machinery for the SFD Group, The Shutter Studio's shutter manufacturing project and the increase in fire door production at Western Joinery with Essepigi technology. Examples of automated door production lines, Oemak Alba 5-axis machining centres and JJ Smith Stackem automatic stacking systems are also shown.

Location and contact

Phone: +44 (0)151 548 9000 · Email: sales@jjsmith.co.uk