Marquee washing machines founded on a proven history in design and manufacture.
Straight Eight Engineering Ltd have the knowledge and expertise to provide you with a reliable, efficient and cost effective system to clean your marquees.
A Straight Eight Engineering marquee washing machine is renowned to be easy to operate and straight forward to service and maintain. Plus with our experienced technicians and after sales team, we have the support to ensure that your machines run with minimum downtime.
Utilising newer technologies, we have improved the design and performance of our machines with concentrated dip tanks, water recycling and the best air blade driers available, we promise not just superior cleaning results but also aim to be more sustainable.
Our Services
Marquee Washing Machine Sales
Straight Eight Engineering’s marquee washing machine and drier combination offers versatile, superior cleaning performance aiming to prolong the longevity of your marquees. With finance options available, and short lead times, it is easy to buy one of our new models. Alternatively ask us about refurbishing your present machine.
Marquee Washing Machine Rental
If you are after the cleaning performance of one of Straight Eight Engineering’s marquee washing machines, however are currently unable to justify the outlay of owning your own machine as your company grows, you may wish to explore options to rent on a short or long term basis through us.
Marquee Washing Machine Servicing
Straight Eight Engineering’s marquee washing machines are designed to run smoothly with minimal maintenance. In order to help eliminate periods of machine down time we recommend the machines are serviced annually, and offer a range of service packages to suit your needs.Finance Options
At Straight Eight Engineering we are proud to provide the tools and expertise to enable your business to go from strength to strength, if we can help you with other aspects associated with the preservation of your assets, consider it done.
Finance Options Available
We work closely with Sterling Capital to assist with the financing of your machine purchase; enabling you to have the instant benefit of owning your own machine whilst amortising payments to suit your business and cash flow. (Available for UK registered companies only)
Our Clients' Thoughts
“Straight Eight did everything we asked of them. Preordered the part which we thought was required & called us before the engineer arrived so we could be there. Excellent service.”
“Peter, I called you because our Havencrown Washing Machine needed a good service.”
“Your Office Team were fantastically efficient and your engineer was spot on – the machine is now back to running well and I look forward to our New Straight Eight Engineering Machine in the future.”
Straight Eight Engineering delivered today our first S8E5000 to Aussie Marquees in Cornwall.
They are delighted with their new marquee washing machine, stating “we can’t wait to get started on cleaning our marquess to ensure that they are looking like new for the start of the season. Straight Eight Engineering have built an amazing machine which is simple to operate, maintain and provides great results. We also know that if anything should go wrong, that their technicians and back office are quick to provide technical know how and quick turn around on parts.”
Good Luck Aussie Marquees with your season ahead!
Latest News
4th October 2022
The Showmans Show 2022
See you at the Showmans Show 2022! Straight Eight Engineering will be attending the Showmans Show, 19th & 20th October at Newbury Showground. Visit us on Avenue A, stand 124 where we will be exhibiting our twin roller S8E5000TR marquee washing machine. Attention Marquee Hire Company Owners Marquee washing machines with superior cleaning power, efficiency and sustainability. As a marquee […]
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3rd August 2022
Peter Bonham Christie – The Man Behind The Machines
Peter Bonham Christie is a British businessman and entrepreneur who, by the age of 31, overcame severe dyslexia to build and sell his first company, Isis Office Hydration Ltd, for over £1m. From there he founded Straight Eight Logistics – a company specialising in Classic and Race Car transportation by Land, Sea and Air. Peter […]
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8th July 2022
Marquee Cleaning; How to Choose the Right Cleaning Method
Marquee cleaning is an important job for any marquee hire company. It’s also a job that can require special skills and equipment. Keeping your covers clean is essential to prolong their lifespan and helps to keep customer happiness high. Here are some points to consider when choosing the best method of marquee cleaning for your […]
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19th April 2022
Our Top Marquee Cleaning Machine Options
As a marquee hire company owner, you know that keeping your marquees clean is crucial for their longevity. But what about the washing process? Are you using a marquee cleaning machine to keep them looking their best? In this post, we’ll take a look at two of the best machines on the market for marquee […]
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19th April 2022
Swedish Client Marquee Washing Machine Delivery
Swedish Client Takes Delivery of S8E600TR Marquee Washing Machine If you own a marquee hire company, then you know that keeping your marquees clean is essential. Not only does it make them look nicer for your customers ( reducing negative feedback and hold the rates you can charge), but it also protects them for a longer […]
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18th February 2021
“Fortune Favours The Bold” – Time to invest in your company’s future
Time to buy a marquee washing machine. We are currently manufacturing our first S8E5000 of 2021 for a UK based client and we are keen to set up our next sale. The Twin Top Rollers increase the efficiency of the machine to 100%. Whilst one roller is washing or drying the other roller is loading […]
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20th May 2017
See you at the Showmans Show!
Straight Eight Engineering have signed up to attend the Showmans Show, 18-19th October 2017. With free admission, this would be the ideal opportunity to test out and see in action one of our new S8E5000 marquee washing machines. Stand by for more information! The Showman’s Show is the UK’s original and most comprehensive exhibition of […]
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14th March 2017
Clean & DRY! – utlising new air control methods for superior drying
If you experience issues with re-staining of your marquee sections in storage, this could be the result of the washing process not effectively drying the waxed fabric edges. We have the answer! “We were asked by Straight Eight Engineering to research and test methods to significantly improve the drying capabilities of their marquee washing machines. By implementing new technologies […]
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17th January 2017
One happy customer!
Straight Eight Engineering delivered today our first S8E5000 to Aussie Marquees in Cornwall. They are delighted with their new marquee washing machine, stating “we can’t wait to get started on cleaning our marquess to ensure that they are looking like new for the start of the season. Straight Eight Engineering have built an amazing machine […]
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Atlanta
P.O. Box 462
Palmetto
GA 30268
USA
United Kingdom
Unit 15
Lymington Enterprise Centre
Ampress Park
Lymington
Hampshire
SO14 8LZ
Amsterdam
B.V Pelikaanweg 29
118 DT
Luchthaven Schiphol
The Netherlands