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Attwater Group Are Gratefully Still Going Strong After 152 Years

Attwater & Sons Ltd have been a UK based business since 1868, situated in Lancashire, founded by Mr Henry Attwater and now still owned by the 5th generation of the Attwater family. They have adapted their business through the many changes in industry throughout the years, several increase in technology, changes to working time and most recently surviving 2 world wars and a worldwide pandemic.

Attwater have firmly established their place as a market leading UK manufacturer of industrial laminates.  They have succeeded in adapting to changes and their focus is on quality and choice, with a personal touch, giving them the flexibility to work with projects across many industries. 

The key product ranges Attwater can offer from stock are Phenolic Paper and Phenolic Cotton solid sheet laminates, which can be developed in many variations from finish to thickness.  Epoxy resins are used with a range of Glass and Cotton to meet needs across a range of applications, again producing not only sheet laminates but machined components and even just panels cut to size.  The more specialist ranges they produce are Phenolic Glass, Silicone Glass and Polyimide Glass all for specific industries that need quality product, such as Aerospace, Rail, Power Generation and their core Electrical and switchgear business.

Attwater not only manufacture in the UK and to the British Standards but they also have ISO9001 and AS9100 accreditations to name just 2.  This gives them access to key markets where configured solutions are key to their success.

The business is evolving from the effects of the pandemic and 2020 and will be there to support all businesses going into their 153rd year.  Just contact our team on +44 (0)1772 258245 with all of your requirements for 2021.

For more information please visit: www.attwater.com