Manufacturing software built by people who understand UK factories.
We are not consultants and we are not a giant enterprise software vendor. We are a UK team that has built manufacturing software for the factories we grew up in.
Real-time control for real factories
TotalControlPro was founded to solve one problem: SME manufacturers lose millions every year running factories from spreadsheets, whiteboards and yesterday’s reports.
Available
Technology that is genuinely within reach for SME manufacturers, deployed over the cloud and live in 90 days, not 18 months.
Affordable
Priced for real UK factories, not enterprise budgets. A focused pilot on your most critical line proves the value first.
Accessible
Built for the people on the shop floor, with hands-on support and a system that is intuitive from day one.
From a bar in Lisbon to UK shop floors
Thirteen years of building one thing properly, for the people who actually make things.
Founded at a bar in Lisbon
Our founders came together and acknowledged the challenges facing manufacturers. Traditional processes created mountains of paperwork, and spreadsheets were not tracking last-minute changes across factories. Most systems were out of reach for SME manufacturers because of high implementation costs. Total Control Pro Ltd was created to give manufacturers an affordable way to connect Production, Retail and Operations, and track production at every stage from order to dispatch.
From on-premises to the cloud
As Industry 4.0 buzzed across the UK, we moved from an on-premises system to a cloud-based SaaS platform to serve the whole supply chain. Deploying over the internet broke down technical and distribution barriers and gave customers a fast return on investment. The team grew, including our very first apprentice, and we showcased at the Industry 4.0 Summit, attracting partners like the Knowledge Transfer Network and Innovate UK.
Investment and recognition
We attracted angel investment to grow from a track-and-trace MES into a complete manufacturing system. We expanded the board and moved to the Innovation Centre at the University of Northampton. Our innovation focus was recognised by Innovate UK via the UK Growth Fund, and Co-Founder Dolores Sanders received the Women in Innovation Award.
Six modules, one connected factory
Serving manufacturing clients around the world, the platform now has six interconnected modules and full third-party connectivity, making synchronised production a reality. Our team has grown from two founders to more than 12 people, and our commitment to keeping technology available, affordable and accessible to all manufacturers is as strong as ever.
Meet the people behind the technology
We are problem-solvers, creatives and tech enthusiasts. We are also bakers, band members, beekeepers and ballroom dancers.
Dorian Smellie
Connects manufacturing needs with helpful technology. A former audio engineer who recorded the Royal Philharmonic by day and Motorhead by night, and still plays guitar in a rock band.
“Help people get what they want.”
Dolores Sanders
Always looking to the future. Enjoys upcycling furniture, making sloe gin and pilates.
“Pick up the phone, verbal communication beats multiple emails.”
Tom Haddock
Knows the application inside-out and every optimal way to use it. Northampton Saints fan and competitive trading card gamer.
“Make decisions to help you win, not delay your loss.”
Adam Goodson
Lives on a narrowboat and performs in theatre – as seen on Italia’s Got Talent. Unwinds with a Disaronno and coke, and would pick controlling time as his superpower.
“Bring the team together.”
Caylan Bacon
Manchester United fan who plays squash, padel, tennis, and ran a half marathon on just eight weeks’ training. Walks Clover the Irish Setter, and once fell off an e-scooter in Budapest dressed as a cheerleader – on his own stag do.
“Glass half full, not half empty.”
Damian Donn
Resilient Springboks and Manchester United supporter, passionate about the gym. Has acted in films.
“Always be early. If you are on time, you are late.”
Koby Ahenkorah
Die-hard Chelsea and Formula One fan who loves spending time with family.
“Do not care what people think, because people do not think.”
Akilan Indra
Turns complex problems into working solutions. A Formula One and MotoGP fan who brings the same speed, strategy and precision to chess, having played at national level.
“Think like an engineer, move like a racer, plan like a chess player.”
Tom Drury
Our ‘Digital Marketing Luke Skywalker’. A passionate Everton fan who plays guitar in a band.
“Failing to prepare = preparing to fail.”
Backed by people who know innovation
We have grown on angel investment and public innovation funding rather than at any cost to the manufacturers we serve.
About the company
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A 30 minute call, a live look at DynamxMFG, then we configure it on your data and show it back to you.
