2018 marks 100 years since Wallacetown Engineering Company Limited was established, later known as Allenwest Wallacetown. This proudly Scottish company was founded with a simple purpose in mind: to supply mechanical engineering services to repair equipment for Ayrshire collieries. As the mining industry developed, and the need for more sophisticated electrical power grew, the business began manufacturing flameproof switchgear designed to contain methane explosions.
The road to expansion saw the business begin exporting in the 1930s and soon it became the trusted name in flameproof switchgear. Many customers recognised the value of Allenwest Wallacetown’s product because it had been built with a simple philosophy in mind: provide electrical equipment that requires minimal maintenance. For the growing global coal market, with its high capital investment costs, this approach ensured Allenwest Wallacetown’s products would be someof the best regarded in the industry.
In June 2018, we officially opened our new facility in Prestwick with over 100 guests. Click to see our event photos.
Ampcontrol’s three UK facilities are strategically positioned close to major transit links and certified to Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001) and Quality Management (ISO 9001) standards.
Ampcontrol’s modern 20,000 square foot assembly facility in Prestwick, Scotland consists of main and sub assembly facilities for high and low voltage applications, electrical and mechanical testing facilities including testing certification up to 11kV and an award winning dedicated research and development engineering facility.
This protected yard storage site is situated close to the international airport, sea port and road transit routes facilitating cost effective customer deliveries.
Ampcontrol’s secure 19,000 square foot facility located within the port base in Ayr, Scotland is the hub for the organisations cable and manufacturing workshops. This port facility is located in close vicinity to the international airport, seaport, and road transit routes.
Our dedicated cable workshop provides a range of cable services including jointing, termination and comprehensive installation and commissioning support whilst the manufacturing facilities are certified to BS EN IEC 60079 -0, BS EN IEC 60079 -1, BS EN IEC 60079 –11 and IECEx and ATEX standards and specialise in the manufacture of certified hazardous area enclosures.
Ampcontrol’s sales and service centre located in Dinnington, England is the organisations centralised support centre providing customer service and 24hr technical support.
It acts as a hub for all UK and international sales support and includes a dedicated, fully equipped product training facility and multi-faceted service centre providing technical support, an overhaul assembly, testing and repair workshop and 24 hour field support services.
AUK1000 is the advanced multi-function technology base for Ampcontrol’s power distribution solutions, such as motor starters and circuit breakers.
The AUK1000’s primary role is the reliable control, monitoring and protection of electrically driven plant and machinery in underground mining, tunnelling and industrial applications. It offers advanced safety, productivity and maintenance features and is rated up to 1100V.
