Industrial Machinery Suppliers in Teddington & Across the UK

We are Apropa Machinery Limited, a specialist supplier of new and used machinery for the foam, bedding, mattress, furniture, insulation and packaging industries. Established in 1954, we bring more than 70 years of experience in machinery distribution and manufacturing support. We combine equipment from specialist international manufacturers with UK-based engineering, spare parts, servicing, installation, machinery moves and technical assistance. From our Teddington office, we support manufacturers in the UK and Ireland with machinery suited to their production requirements.

Machinery for foam, bedding, furniture, insulation and packaging

We represent specialist manufacturers and supply equipment for cutting, converting, assembling, handling and packing flexible materials. We serve foam converters, mattress and bedding manufacturers, furniture and upholstery businesses, insulation processors and packaging operations.

Foam Cutting, Processing and CNC Machinery

We supply machinery for cutting flexible foam and insulation, including foam cutters, CNC machinery, hot-wire systems and milling equipment. Our partners include Baumer, Bornemann and Croma, with ranges covering EPS/XPS cutting, coating, recycling, CNC milling, suction equipment and specialist cutters for foam, composites and wood.

Mattress and Bedding Production Machinery

We supply machinery and materials for mattress and furniture production, including Bonnell and pocket spring machines, production lines, tape-edge machines, packing machines, foam production lines and wire-drawing equipment. Related materials include wire, springs, felt, foam, fabrics, covers, adhesives, chemicals, thread, fasteners and nonwovens. We also offer automatic border machinery for joining, sewing, overlocking, zipper joining and handle attachment.

Mattress Compression, Rolling and Packing Machines

We supply Sala machinery for compressing, rolling and packing foam and spring mattresses, including roll-packing lines, pillow flat-packers, upholstery machinery and bag-making and sealing equipment. The Bed In A Box line can wrap, press, fold, roll and box suitable mattresses. Our other partners provide foam filling, cushion and mattress covering, foam-stick and wadding cutting, granulating, and drilling or milling machinery for mattresses and pillows.

Industrial Film Wrapping and Packaging Machinery

We represent Desco film-wrapping machinery for mattresses, foam rolls, insulation boards, carpet tiles and aluminium profiles. The range includes standard machines and individually developed wrapping systems for applications where standard equipment is unsuitable.

Flexible Material Converting and Web Handling Equipment

We provide access to CNM Process equipment for flexible-material converting, cutting, unwinding, rewinding, adhesive application and automation. Modular systems can include splicing tables and vision systems and integrate with existing production machinery.

Machinery Servicing, Repairs and Spare Parts

We arrange regular service contracts and call-out servicing. Our UK-based engineers maintain machinery, investigate faults and carry out repairs. We hold spare parts at Teddington, and our engineers carry stock in their service vehicles. We can also source replacement parts through the relevant machinery supplier.

Machine Installation, Relocation and Technical Support

We arrange machinery installation and moves, including dismantling, repositioning and reinstallation. We also provide technical support through our office, UK-based engineers and manufacturing partners.

New and used machinery for different production needs

We supply new and used machinery for manufacturers investing in equipment, replacing machines or developing production. Our range spans cutting, milling, sewing, spring production, filling, drilling, wrapping and packing. We work with suppliers to understand each application, equipment capability, line integration and after-sales support, helping customers choose machinery for their products and production priorities.

Our experience and machinery partnerships

Our history began in 1954, when Dr Michael Mayer founded a business supplying machinery to the foam industry. In 1974, Ralph Borchard founded Apropa Machinery Limited to distribute machinery to the foam industry and allied sectors. Our relationships with manufacturers such as Albrecht Baumer and Grauff have continued over many years. We celebrated 70 years of the Apropa business in 2024.

Supporting manufacturers across related industries

We work with foam converters, mattress and bedding producers, furniture manufacturers, upholsterers, insulation processors and packaging businesses, from start-ups to large national and multinational manufacturers.

Contact us about machinery and production requirements

If you are planning a production line, replacing a machine, increasing capacity or resolving a machinery issue, we welcome your enquiry. Tell us about the material you process, the product you manufacture and the production task you need to complete. We can discuss suitable machinery, supplier options and the support required for your operation.

From foam cutting and CNC machining to mattress assembly, compression, rolling, filling and packaging, we offer machinery options across connected manufacturing processes. We also support customers after installation through spare parts, servicing, repairs and technical assistance. Our aim is to build long-term working relationships through specialist machinery knowledge and responsive service.