Edmund Skinns started the business in Kirkstead in 1906 to provide agricultural engineering expertise to the agricultural community cultivating the fertile soils around Woodhall Spa.

From the early days he was in the forefront of many developments being one of the first to use oxyacetylene welding at his premises and on the farms.

This progressive theme has been continued over the years; in wartime making searchlight parts, and later handling and milling equipment. In the early 1970’s equipment was designed and manufactured for splitting and polishing peas and lentils followed by involvement in mechanising poultry systems, and liquid pig feeding.

The business was incorporated in 1986 by the third generation – David Skinns.