Lean Tours
People. Purpose. Performance.
Discover how Hutchinson blends lean thinking, digital innovation, and a people-first culture to deliver world-class results in modern manufacturing.
See how we work
Behind the factory doors
We're opening the doors to our second-generation engineering firm. See how automation, digitalisation and human ingenuity come together to create a culture of continuous improvement and how you can bring these lessons back to your own business.
£495 per person + VAT • Refreshments included • 12 spaces per tour
The Hutchinson Way
We believe that lasting success is built on three foundations:
People, Purpose, and Performance.
Over five decades, we’ve evolved from a small family workshop into a world-class engineering business, powered by innovation, technology, and a strong sense of community.
People
Our people are our greatest strength. Through the Creighton Hutchinson Academy, we train and develop the next generation of skilled professionals, ensuring lean thinking is a shared mindset across the business.
Purpose
We exist to build a better, smarter, and more sustainable manufacturing future by sharing lessons learned from digitalisation, automation, and leadership.
Performance
Visitors will see how we integrate lean systems, ERP, and automation to deliver flexibility and efficiency without losing craftsmanship or care.
What you'll experience
A Hutchinson Lean Tour isn’t a lecture or a sales pitch.
It's an inside look into how we run our business.
How automation and robotics enhance jobs, not replace them.
How real-time data drives planning and performance.
How a people-first culture powers lean improvement from the ground up.
How lean principles come to life in a real high-mix manufacturing environment.
Why are we opening our doors now?
We’ve never done anything like this before, and that’s exactly the point.
The Hutchinson Lean Tours are part of our ongoing commitment to learning, sharing, and raising standards across the manufacturing community. We’re not here to showcase perfection; we’re here to show progress.
Who are Lean Tours for?
Manufacturing leaders driving lean or digital transformation.
Operations and improvement professionals seeking real-world insight.
Customers, suppliers, and partners curious about the Hutchinson approach.
Educators and industry peers shaping the next generation of engineers.
Meet your host
Mark Hutchinson is the second-generation CEO of Hutchinson Engineering.
A company built on craftsmanship, curiosity, and care. From his father’s one-man shed in 1971 to today’s 180,000 sq ft facility, Mark has carried forward a philosophy of “better every day."
"To help other manufacturers go further, faster by sharing what we’ve learned, and by learning together." - Mark on his vision for Hutchinson Lean Tours
Register your interest
Ready to see people, purpose and performance in action?
We host a limited number of Lean Tours each year to ensure every guest has a meaningful experience.
Next Tour: Thursday 19th February 2026
Spaces: 12 per session
Cost: £495 pp + VAT (refreshments included)
Group rates available on request*
