Since its establishment in 1974, Queenborough and its community have been home to MIT, and the company looks forward to continuing its journey there.

Founded by visionary Rodney Hill, who formerly led British Twin Disc, MIT has proudly served the UK’s marine and industrial markets for over 50 years. The upcoming move to a state-of-the-art 2,000 square meter unit represents a significant step forward in the company’s growth strategy, transitioning from its original location in Queenborough Shipyard.

The new facility will consolidate all operations under one roof, encompassing warehousing, a paint shop, machine work, and repairs. This consolidation is expected to enhance workflow and productivity, enabling MIT to collaborate more effectively with new vendors and brands. The company’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions tailored to customer needs will be strengthened, while staff will benefit from modern office spaces, upgraded breakroom facilities, and welcoming meeting areas designed to foster creativity and collaboration.

John Logue, Managing Director of MIT, expressed the company’s excitement about the move, stating, “This move secures employment for our wonderful workforce here on the Island and provides us with the opportunity to expand.” He added that staying on the Isle of Sheppey is vital, as it allows the company to remain rooted in the community and invest in local staff, who are the heart of operations. “Our success over the past 50 years is due to the dedication and passion of our people.”

In line with its growth, MIT is also committed to sustainability—a core value shared with its parent company, Axel Johnson International. The new facility will incorporate solar panels and modern insulation to help reduce operating costs and emissions, reflecting MIT’s dedication to environmental sustainability. 

MIT is excited about the opportunities for expanding partnerships and enhancing offerings. Planned improvements include, driveline package builds, swing stock management, strategic spares warehousing, and much more.

The entire team at MIT looks forward to this new chapter and extends their gratitude to the community for being a part of their journey and is looking forward to moving to the new facility in summer 2026.

About MIT
Since 1974, MIT has been designing, supplying and servicing transmissions and driveline systems across the UK/Ireland, becoming a centre of excellence in driveline systems.

MIT provides customers with full product life-cycle support ranging from system design, supply, commissioning, maintenance, repair, spares, and overhaul and replacement parts.

MIT has bases in southern and northern England, providing comprehensive UK and Ireland coverage along with an established global mobile support service delivered by a highly trained and dedicated technical engineering team and a significant inventory of world-class brands, including new and refurbished transmissions, driveline systems and spare parts.

MIT is the sole UK/EIRE distributor of Twin Disc, Transfluid, Veth Propulsion, Bellmarine, Arneson, Rolla, Technodrive, AKG and Quincy Compressors. MIT are also an in-service provider for Servogear, Danfoss Drives, Reintjes and ZF.

MIT is part of Axel Johnson International, a privately owned Swedish industrial group operating globally. The group has a dedicated long-term approach to ownership, emphasising sustainable progress and collaboration. The focus lies on acquisitions and the development of companies, specializing in technical components and industrial solutions. The group consists of more than 200 companies and employs 6,000 people in 35 countries, organized into six business groups, each focusing on selected niche markets. Axel Johnson International is a part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group, Axel Johnson.