Walsall Explosion Proof Atex Approved Electrical Equipment

Walsall Conduits (now Walsall Ltd)

was established in 1892 manufacturing bangles and metalwork for export markets. It commenced designing and manufacturing electrical equipment for hazardous areas in line with the advent of electricity networks in the 1920’s. In those days the company concentrated on equipment for underground applications, particularly coal mining. The products were designated flameproof for what is now known as Group 1 applications.

Petro-chemical and pharmaceutical operations

were developed through the second half of the 20th Century, Walsall designed and manufactured products to suit particularly for above ground applications in the fields of switch gear and motor control.

In The Year 2000

the company was renamed Walsall Ltd and began a new phase of development by widening the product range significantly. From inception to the present day Walsall products have become specified in all parts of the world. The name Walsall is synonymous with high quality electrical equipment and its products can be seen working everywhere where explosive hazards exist.

Product Endurance

It is well known that Walsall products were built to last and the company is still called out to help with installations performing after more than 50 years. This philosophy of building the strongest and safest equipment runs right through the company’s operations.

Certification

All products are certified by the British Notified Bodies, Baseefa and SIRA, and the manufacturing facility is ISO9001:2000 approved plus ATEX / IECEX notification. Current certifications include ATEX, GOST & IECEX with more localised country certification in process.

Vertically Integrated Manufacturing Processes

Many of the manufacturing processes are vertically integrated within the Walsall plant. This gives the company complete control of quality at each stage of manufacturing and the facility to offer unbeatable levels of price & service. Customising products and systems is now a speciality of the operation.

A selection of specifiers, end-users and installers

Shell, BP, Chevron, Agip, Maersk Oil & Gas, Elf, NIGC, IOEC, NIOC, Pfizer, Glaxo, Petrobras, Woodside, ADNOC, GASCO, ZADCO, Saudi Aramco, Texaco, Aker-Kvaerner, Costain, Conoco Philips , ABB, KBR, Bechtel, PFD, Snamprogetti, Cegelec, Technip, Mustang Engineering, Petronas, Marathon Oil & Gas, Transco, BNFL, London Underground, Virgin, Ikea, British Sugar, BAE Systems, Airbus, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Petrofac, Wood Group, Tyco, National Grid, Diageo………………………………………………………..

Privately Owned

The company is privately owned by the Whorrod family who firmly believe in investing for the future. Multi-million pound investments have been made into the manufacturing facility and new product development. 2009 heralds the launch of many exciting and innovative new products. Middle East and Far East operations have been added to further enhance the group’s ability to customise and service the local marketplace both quickly and efficiently. Complemented by an ever expanding network of experienced affiliated companies, the Walsall product range is available on a worldwide basis.

115 Year Heritage

The core objective of the company is to offer the very best customer service, the fastest turnaround of standard and bespoke products all at a very competitive price & all across a wide portfolio of products. Very high product quality is a given with most products in the range having been designed & built for longevity. A further key objective is to offer our customers state of the art enquiry / ordering facilities which I think you will agree, our website caters for superbly. Walsall Conduits was once the world leader in explosion protected electrical equipment, we are now building on our unique heritage & the company is now heading back to its former glory, a true success story for British manufacturing,