About Us

C. Dugard Limited was established in 1939 by the late Chairman Charles Dugard and was principally involved in sub contract machining and the sale of used machine tools.

After many years of selling new and used standard machine tools the company in 1978 moved into the distribution of new CNC machines. In 1982 we relocated into new purpose-built 30,000 sq ft showrooms and offices in Hove, Sussex. From 1985, a number of exclusive agencies for CNC products were established and continue to be a major part of the company's turnover.

C. Dugard Limited is a major importer of machine tools from Taiwan, China, Korea, Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic. In addition to new CNC machine tools Dugard’s are very active in the supply of top quality used machines and are one of the largest stockists of new and used machine tools in Europe.

In recent years we have developed significant export sales and have established our own companies, employing 70 people in Poland, Taiwan and joint venture companies in Russia and Dubai to exploit the growing market of Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

With an annual group turnover of £ 25,000,000, Dugard’s combine corporate strength with the personal touch of a family concern run by brothers Bob and Eric, Chairman and Managing director respectively. Fifty three people operate from the company's Hove showroom which offers full facilities for sales, training, engineering applications and service with all departments being fully computerised.