Kempston Controls is pleased to announce a classic British brand will return to UK ownership with its acquisition of MEM (Midland Electrical Manufacturing) from Eaton. The deal, completed on 1 December 2021, includes Eaton’s MEM MEMSHIELD 1 & 2 and Crane Controls range. The aim is to continue MEM’s history of innovation by developing, manufacturing, and selling these dependable product ranges for years to come.
Richard Regan, group managing director of Kempston Controls, said: “This is a great acquisition for Kempston Controls & we’re very excited to continue the development of MEM as a leading UK manufacturer.”
With the deal completed, the main product ranges that have been transferred include:
- MR30, MBH, MCH, MDL, devices for use with legacy distribution MEMSHIELD 2 and Bill Talisman Plus boards, as well as Memera 2000 range of domestic consumer units + QB, MB, MC, MD 6K and 9K MCBs used with MEMSHIELD 1.
- Crane Control range, Master and limit switch family, Heavy duty brakes, contactors, overloads, resistors and coils to name but a few.
MEM was founded in Birmingham in 1908 by Walter Barber, and initially found success designing and manufacturing switch & fuse gear. Constantly innovating, MEM was one of the first companies to introduce cartridge fuses, their range of products included switches, fuses and motor control gear. In the early 60s, MEM opened a new factory in Holyhead, Anglesey, and announced their first range of Miniature Circuit Breakers, a product line that they would become famous for.
In 1971, Delta Metal Co. acquired MEM and consolidated several divisions under the MEM brand, during the early noughties the electrical division of Delta, including MEM, was acquired by the Eaton Corporation who continued with the company’s tradition of providing worldleading products.
Going forward
With the support of Kempston Controls’ technical department and sales teams, MEM will continue to innovate, manufacture, and sell products for many years to come. The acquisition of MEM creates Kempston Controls (Manufacturing), a new division in the Midland Automation Group that will focus on the development of new & innovative products. As always, MEM’s friendly sales & technical teams are available to answer any queries you may have.
For more information, contact 01933 411411 or email sales@kempstoncontrols.co.uk
