Daltons Announces Rebrand as It Enters Its 125th Year

A New Chapter for Daltons: Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

After more than a 15 years trading as Daltons Wadkin, we’re proud to announce a bold new chapter in our journey. From Spring 2026, we will be known simply as Daltons. This is more than a name change. It’s a clear statement of who we are today—and where we’re going.

Built on Heritage

Our story with Wadkin is an important part of our identity. In 2010, following the liquidation of Wadkin Limited, A L Dalton Ltd acquired the intellectual property rights to one of the most respected names in woodworking machinery, bringing together two long-established businesses with a combined heritage spanning more than 200 years.

As Francis Dalton said at the time, “Our company have been distributors for Wadkin since 1956 and it is surely fitting that the Wadkin name has finally come to where I feel it belongs.”

Since then, we have proudly continued that legacy.

The Wadkin Name Lives On

As we move forward as Daltons, it’s important to be clear, the Wadkin brand is not going anywhere. Wadkin remains a highly respected and recognised name within our machinery portfolio, and we will continue to:

• Manufacture and supply Wadkin machinery

• Provide full parts, service, and technical support for Wadkin woodworking machinery new and old

• Invest in the future of the brand

We have exciting new developments for Wadkin that we look forward to sharing later this year.

Why the Change?

Over the past decade, our business has evolved significantly. Today, Daltons is a leading supplier of traditional and high-tech machinery and automation across multiple materials and industries, from woodworking to composites, plastics, and sheet metal.

The name Daltons Wadkin no longer fully reflects the breadth of what we do. This rebrand is about clarity, focus, and positioning ourselves for the future.

Alex Dalton, Managing Director, commented, “Wadkin has been an important part of our story, and we remain incredibly proud of the role we’ve played in preserving and supporting that legacy. But today, our business is broader, more advanced, and more ambitious than ever before.

This rebrand to Daltons is about reflecting who we are now, a forward-thinking engineering business supporting multiple industries with cutting-edge machinery and automation, while staying true to the values that have defined us for generations.”

Introducing Daltons

Alongside our new name, we are launching:

• A new visual identity and logo

• A new website

• A stronger, clearer positioning as a multi-material machinery and automation specialist

While our look is changing, our core values remain exactly the same:

• Precision engineering

• Trusted advice

• Long-term support

• Machinery built for performance and longevity

125 Year Anniversary

This year marks a major milestone for us as we celebrate 125 years in business. From our origins in 1901 to today, we’ve continually adapted to meet the changing needs of industry while staying true to the principles that built our reputation.

This rebrand is a natural next step in that journey, honouring our past while preparing for the future.

Looking Ahead

With a new brand, a new website, and exciting developments ahead both for Daltons and the Wadkin range, 2026 is set to be a landmark year. Thank you for being part of our story.

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