2006
3P innovation founded
A small team of like-minded engineers comes together with a shared passion for innovation, problem-solving, and high-performance machinery.
2006
A breakthrough technology
The launch of Fill2Weight® introduced a new approach to precision powder filling, helping pharmaceutical companies tackle some of the industry's most challenging dosing applications.
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2009
Growth recognised
Just three years after launch, 3P was recognised as one of the UK's fastest-growing companies, highlighting the impact of its unique approach to engineering innovation.
2010
Room to grow
As the business expanded, we moved into larger premises in Warwick, creating the space needed for bigger projects, enhanced testing facilities and future growth.
2016
Expanding the portfolio
The launch of the R500 platform and Micro-Auger technology strengthened 3P's position as a leader in high-accuracy powder filling, supporting increasingly complex pharmaceutical applications.
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2018
A new headquarters
A purpose-built 30,000 sq. ft. facility opened in Warwick, bringing together multidisciplinary engineering teams under one roof and creating capacity for the next stage of growth.
2019
Raising the bar
The R1000 platform launched, doubling throughput while maintaining the exceptional accuracy and control that customers had come to expect from 3P technologies.
2020
Award-winning innovation
3P received a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in Innovation, recognising the impact of Fill2Weight® on pharmaceutical manufacturing worldwide.
2020
Entering liquid fill-finish
The launch of our Liquid Fill-Finish Platform extended our expertise beyond powder handling, providing a flexible solution for clinical and laboratory-scale liquid filling.
2021
Employee ownership
3P became employee owned, securing the company's future while ensuring that those who helped build the business would shape its next chapter.
2021
Recognition on a global stage
We were awarded a second Queen's Award, this time for International Trade, celebrating sustained growth in export markets around the world.
2021
Investing in people
Our Graduate Development Programme received a Princess Royal Training Award, reflecting our commitment to developing the next generation of engineering talent.
2022
Growing our brands
To support continued growth, we established three specialist divisions: Pharma Equipment, Custom Automation, and Customer Care.
2022
Building for the future
A further £5 million investment created a second purpose-built facility, doubling operational space and laying the foundations for future expansion.
2024
Continuing to innovate
With industry-leading pharmaceutical equipment, world-class custom automation capabilities, and an expanding global customer base, 3P continues to help customers transform ambitious ideas into manufacturing reality.
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2026
King's Award
3P innovation Wins King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for cryoFIL® Technology
