Lloyd Bonson
Sector Principal - Manufacturing
We keep things simple. Technology and a digital mindset can unlock real opportunities for your business: sharper production efficiency, smoother back office processes, or better customer service and engagement. Used well, technology gives you a genuine edge, now and in the future.
Cyber Assessment for Manufacturers
Want to understand your security posture, benchmark your controls and get a clear, actionable plan of what to improve? We have created a manufacturing-specific cyber assessment that comes in three levels - from a half-day executive workshop through to a full technical and governance review - and is designed specifically around the top cyber threats facing manufacturers today: ransomware, social engineering, supply chain attacks, IP theft, and insider threats.
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Some things you only learn from experience. Time and again, we've seen a gap between technology and manufacturing teams hold businesses back. Close that gap properly, and the benefits are real: faster decisions, smoother operations, and technology that actually supports the shop floor.
Digital manufacturing done well means bringing digital skills into manufacturing, and manufacturing knowledge into digital. The two sides often speak different languages. We help you bring them together.
Whatever your challenge, we combine real manufacturing experience with a genuine effort to understand your business, challenging established processes and spotting new opportunities. When you want a fresh perspective, we're ready to get started and help you stay ahead of the competition.
Nick Pennell
Natara
“in terms of post deal separation and integration, this is probably the best team I’ve worked with”
We have been trusted by organisations across the UK and beyond to give straight-talking technology support for almost three decades, helping them to survive, thrive and get through whatever comes next.
Client spotlight: Reed Boardall
We sat down with Marcus Boardall, CEO to discuss our two-decade long partnership and how technology helps drive Reed Boardall's success.
One carve-out. 10 countries. 15 months.
"Waterstons was committed to delivering the best possible results for Evergreen Garden Care from the beginning. We were impressed by how quickly the team understood our business needs and mobilised the right people with the right skills to deliver what we needed and when. The level of detail, care and diligence shown throughout the transition process, which allowed us to carry on business as usual, was outstanding."
Martin Lofnes CFO Evergreen
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Of crumbs and crisps - the acquisition of a snack manufacturer
"We appreciated your team's support in the process of the acquisition. We look forward to the opportunity of extending our relationship in the wider business."
Managing Director Acquiring Party
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Keeping Evergreen Garden Care fertile 24/7 with global support
"Our business runs across continents and around the clock, so our partners need to do the same. The 24/7 service desk has proven itself in supporting our business with large and small issues."
Martin Lofnes CFO Evergreen
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Project Management for ERP success - and beyond
"Waterstons’ project manager effected a step-change in leadership, focus and engagement around the project, appropriately challenging our X3 supplier, the project team and my leadership team to ensure proper allocation of resource and mitigation of risks."
Mario Gualano CEO BBI Group
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Successful programme management at Evergreen Garden Care
We undertook programme management which needed to agree which systems to keep, where they were located, on what technology, and whether to move, upgrade or replace them.
Evergreen
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Partners and accreditations
Engineering & Manufacturing Network
Members of ADS
North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC)
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Learning and thinking
From ‘AI Working Group’ to an AI working group that works
AI working groups are emerging across organisations, government bodies, universities, and community settings. It’s a positive shift and reflects a growing recognition that AI is no longer experimental or niche; it’s become a practical, everyday part of how work gets done.
Physical Security Penetration Testing
It’s difficult for organisations to know if every crack – or even hole – has been patched when it comes to cyber security, which is why we offer penetration (pen) testing.
Do you really understand what you do, and what your data is telling you?
Performance insights and business data gathering is an important part of any organisation, but reports have shown that over a third of data collected is never analysed, meaning leaders could be missing vital information and useful insights that could lead to opportunities.
Ready to reimagine your business?
We’re with you.
Lloyd Bonson
Sector Principal - Manufacturing