Embracing change as technology bytes

Innovation has been part of the lifeblood of Pryor Marking Technology since before the 1930s. When the first desktop computers became available more than 30 years ago, Pryor was quick to see the potential benefits. Its first computer controlled marking machines were based on the Commodore 64, with just 64KB of RAM, a further 20KB of ROM and an 8-bit microprocessor. “We cut down a Commodore 64 to build the controller, operations director Simon Dunn recalls. “We used to build 15 a month and it was very labour intensive.” Today the company designs its own electronics and has the capability to develop bespoke control systems – part of the business, which, in Simon’s words, is flying. Pryor’s connections with Rolls-Royce, making marking and traceability systems for its plants across the globe, has been a key driver for innovation at the Egerton Street company for the last 40 years, says business development manager Alastair Morris.

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