Business Details
30 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Industrial Machinery Maintenance & Parts
Established in 1996, Race Planned Maintenance (RPM) has built a reputation as the UK's largest independent specialist for Wohlenberg equipment, with a particular focus on paper cutting guillotines. Our factory-trained engineers deliver comprehensive maintenance, safety testing, and parts supply services, prioritising rapid response times and technical expertise. We specialise in servicing, safety testing to P.I.A.C guidelines, and providing operator training across the full Wohlenberg range. Our commitment to quality extends to supplying reconditioned machinery, upgraded components, and a comprehensive inventory of HSS and TCT guillotine knives. With a nationwide service network and a focus on minimising downtime, we offer tailored solutions including full bindery maintenance contracts and emergency breakdown cover. Our engineers carry onboard spares to ensure swift corrective action, supported by detailed documentation including P.I.A.C certificates.As distributors for digital programmers and safety systems like Microcut and Safe-T-Scan, we combine technical innovation with decades of industry experience. Our multilingual online shop provides convenient access to parts and consumables, while our first aid kits for machinery help clients address urgent operational needs. Through direct partnerships with OEM suppliers, we deliver cost-effective solutions without compromising on quality or reliability. Our approach combines technical excellence with a customer-centric ethos, ensuring professional and polite service at every stage.
Services
Maintenance
Servicing
Safety Testing
Parts Supply
Operator Training
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer rapid response times with engineers typically on-site within 24 hours
- Our engineers are factory-trained specialists for Wohlenberg, Maxima and Knorr equipment
- We provide comprehensive safety testing to P.I.A.C guidelines and HSE requirements
- Our multilingual online shop offers convenient access to new and reconditioned parts
- We maintain a comprehensive inventory of HSS and TCT guillotine knives
Associations and certifications
- P.I.A.C
Services
Maintenance
Our factory-trained engineers provide comprehensive maintenance for Wohlenberg, Maxima and Knorr equipment. Services include safety checks, component replacement, and performance optimisation to manufacturers specifications. We carry onboard spares for immediate repairs, reducing downtime while ensuring compliance with P.I.A.C guidelines and Health & Safety Executive requirements.
Parts Supply
We supply new and reconditioned parts directly from OEM manufacturers, including HSS and TCT guillotine knives. Our inventory includes cutting sticks, shear bolts, fuses, and lamps. We offer competitive pricing through direct supplier relationships and maintain first aid kits containing critical replacement components for urgent operational needs.
Safety Testing
Certified safety testing conducted to P.I.A.C guidelines and Health & Safety Executive standards. Our engineers perform thorough inspections, issue P.I.A.C certificates, and implement necessary safety upgrades. This legal requirement ensures equipment meets current safety regulations while maintaining operational efficiency.
Operator Training
Factory-standard training programs covering safe operation of Wohlenberg guillotines. Delivered to P.I.A.C guidelines, our courses ensure personnel competence while reducing workplace risks. Training includes practical demonstrations and documentation for compliance purposes.
Machine Moves
We handle complete bindery relocations and individual machine moves. Services include disassembly, transportation, reinstallation, and post-move safety testing. Our engineers ensure equipment integrity during transit while maintaining compliance with safety regulations throughout the relocation process.
Questions
What equipment brands do you specialise in?
We specialise in Wohlenberg, Maxima and Knorr print finishing equipment, with particular expertise in paper cutting guillotines.
Do you provide emergency breakdown cover?
Yes, we offer rapid response breakdown cover with engineers typically arriving within 24 hours.
Can you supply replacement parts for guillotines?
We maintain a comprehensive inventory of HSS and TCT guillotine knives and other components.
Are your engineers certified for safety testing?
Yes, our engineers are P.I.A.C-certified and conduct safety testing to Health & Safety Executive standards.
Do you offer training for equipment operators?
We provide P.I.A.C guideline-compliant operator training for the full range of Wohlenberg guillotines.
Can you service older machinery?
Yes, we support legacy equipment with upgraded components and comprehensive maintenance solutions.
