PP Control & Automation Advocates for Strategic Outsourcing to Achieve Long-Term Growth

Tony Hague of PP Control & Automation emphasizes outsourcing as a long-term growth strategy for manufacturers, rather than a short-term solution to capacity pressures. He advises firms to focus on core differentiation and consider hidden costs of volatility. PP C&A aims for £40 million in sales by 2026 and £100 million in four years, leveraging opportunities in clean energy and potential acquisitions.

Published Mar 27, 2026

PP Control & Automation's Tony Hague advocates for viewing outsourcing as a long-term growth strategy. He stresses the importance of defining core differentiation to achieve operational improvements and cost savings, especially amid global economic challenges.

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Many firms start outsourcing reactively due to immediate pressures, but Hague argues that it should be proactive, focusing on scalability and risk management. PP C&A is aiming for £40 million in 2026 sales and £100 million within four years, driven by organic growth and potential acquisitions in clean energy, defence, and life sciences.