BRUSH Group

What BRUSH Group does

BRUSH Group is a UK-based independent provider of equipment, services, and engineering solutions for electrical power generation and distribution, operating for over 145 years since its founding in 1879. The company designs and manufactures power transformers, special transformers and reactors, on-load tap changers (AT and ATV), and a comprehensive range of AC and DC switchgear (including indoor CRYNO, outdoor Horizon, and DC solutions Lightning DC, SafeBond, and PowerBond). BRUSH also offers award-winning magnetic actuator retrofit technology that can extend switchgear asset life by up to 30 years, alongside heritage brand support for legacy Hawker Siddeley, South Wales Switchgear, Fuller, Whipp & Bourne, and ATL equipment. The company maintains original design archives enabling unique aftermarket capabilities for installed base equipment.

BRUSH operates through multiple business units including BRUSH Transformers (Loughborough HQ with manufacturing since 1879), BRUSH Switchgear (Blackwood, South Wales Centre of Excellence for MV Distribution Switchgear), BRUSH Power Solutions (high-voltage engineering from 11kV to 400kV), and Infrastructure Solutions (building services consultancy). Revenue is generated through hardware sales of transformers and switchgear, professional engineering services, retrofit solutions, and managed lifecycle services including 24/7 Service 24 emergency support. The customer base spans Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) such as SSE, data centre operators, industrial facilities, rail and transportation, renewables developers, and critical infrastructure projects across healthcare, education, and commercial sectors.

Since June 2025 the company has been owned by Greenbelt Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on energy investments, following its prior ownership under One Equity Partners. Under Greenbelt ownership, BRUSH has pursued an active M&A strategy, acquiring Rybka (June 2024), McGowan Group (November 2024), and iDESo Group containing Allenwest and Baldwin & Francis (April 2026), while divesting non-core McGowan Environmental via management buyout. The company operates from offices across the UK with international presence in Australia and Italy, employs 1,001-5,000 people, and serves as an OEM-agnostic service platform with ATEX and IECEx certifications for hazardous area equipment.

Name

BRUSH Group

Legal name

BRUSH Group Ltd

Website

https://brush.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

BRUSH Group is a UK-based 145-year-old independent manufacturer of power transformers, AC and DC switchgear, and provider of high-voltage engineering services for utilities, DNOs, data centres, industrial, rail, and infrastructure customers across the UK, Australia, and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Equipment

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Power, Distribution & Specialty Transformers (3612), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy Storage Balance-of-Plant (enclosures, switchgear, protection, metering) (IMAGAHAK)

Keywords

• Power transformers
• Electrical switchgear
• Energy engineering
• Power generation equipment
• Utility infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Ashby De La Zouch

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Transformer Manufacturing and Sales: Manufacturing and sales of power transformers, special transformers, and reactors for utilities, infrastructure, and industrial applications.
2. Switchgear Products: Production and sale of AC and DC switchgear products including indoor, outdoor, and specialized hazardous area equipment.
3. Engineering Solutions Services: End-to-end engineering solutions including design, consultancy, project management, construction, testing, commissioning, and connection services for high-voltage infrastructure projects from 11kV to 400kV.
4. Aftermarket Services: Service 24 support, transformer services, switchgear services including installation, commissioning, lifecycle management, servicing, repair, and asset management.
5. Retrofit Solutions: Switchgear retrofit solutions extending asset life by up to 30 years with modern vacuum circuit breakers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BRUSH Group is a UK-based energy engineering company that manufactures power transformers and switchgear, and provides engineering solutions for utilities, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Its core offering is the design, production, and delivery of electrical power equipment and related engineering services to customers operating in energy generation, transmission, and distribution.

Product overview

BRUSH Group is a UK-based energy engineering solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of power equipment and services. The core product portfolio consists of Power Transformers and Switchgear (including AC Switchgear for indoor/outdoor applications and DC Switchgear for railway applications), complemented by FastWorks rapid manufacturing services. The company provides extensive lifecycle services including Service 24 emergency support, tapchanger services, installation and commissioning, lifecycle management, and switchgear services (spares, retrofit solutions, and asset management). Following acquisitions, the portfolio now includes Rybka (building services consultancy), McGowan Group (infrastructure and environmental engineering), Allenwest (hazardous area equipment), and Baldwin & Francis (electrical equipment for industrial sectors). Solutions are delivered through Infrastructure Solutions (building engineering) and Power Solutions (high-voltage engineering from 11kV to 400kV). The company supports grid resilience and the energy transition across utilities, renewables, oil & gas, industry, and infrastructure sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hawker Siddeley BRUSH Switchgear: Heritage switchgear brand incorporating vacuum switchgear technology and ring main unit innovations.
• South Wales Switchgear
• Hawker Siddeley Switchgear

Products and services

• Power Transformers
• Switchgear
• Energy Engineering Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• Asset life extension up to 30 years through retrofit solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and minor.

• Allenwest LimitedstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Acquired as part of iDESo Group. Based in Prestwick, Scotland, employs around 40 people and specialises in electrical control and hazardous area equipment.
• Baldwin & Francis LimitedstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Acquired as part of iDESo Group. Based in Sheffield, England, employs around 40 people and is known for expertise in electrical equipment for toughest environments including industrial, utilities, energy and rail sectors.
• McGowan EnvironmentalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026McGowan Environmental underwent management buyout from BRUSH Group. All 24 staff members remained with the company which continues trading as McGowan Environmental, enabling BRUSH to focus on infrastructure and cable protection businesses.
• ILJIN Electric of KoreastrategicTechnology or Integration · 27 February 2025BRUSH formed a power partnership with South Korean manufacturer ILJIN Electric. The partnership focuses on power transformer and related equipment collaboration.
• McGowan GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 November 2024BRUSH acquired majority stake in Scottish engineering contractor McGowan Group to expand beyond traditional transformer production. Deal aimed at leveraging environmental expertise and promoting eco-friendly solutions for UK energy transition.
• RybkastrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2024BRUSH acquired Edinburgh-based building services consultancy Rybka to expand service portfolio and gain foothold in Scottish market, with plans for geographical expansion into England and Wales. Supports ESG ambitions and decarbonisation opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global electrification, motion, and process automation leader with significant presence in power transformers, switchgear, and distribution solutions. Overlaps with BRUSH's product portfolio but operates across much broader industrial automation categories.
• Schneider Electric: Major provider of energy management and automation solutions, including medium-voltage switchgear and transformer solutions for utilities, data centres, and industrial markets. Comparable in data centre and infrastructure segments where BRUSH also competes.
• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology leader manufacturing large power transformers, switchgear, and grid solutions. Directly overlapping product categories to BRUSH but at far greater scale across transmission, distribution, and grid management.
• Eaton: Global power management company manufacturing switchgear, transformers, and power distribution equipment for industrial, utility, and data centre customers. Direct overlap with BRUSH's switchgear and power distribution portfolio.
• GE Vernova: Spun-off GE business focused on power generation, transmission, and grid equipment, including large power transformers and switchgear serving global utilities. Direct competitor in transformer manufacturing and grid solutions.

Direct peers

• SGB-SMIT Group: European-based specialist manufacturer of power transformers and distribution transformers serving utilities and industrial customers. Comparable mid-sized niche competitor with overlapping UK and European market presence.
• Hitachi Energy: World-leading manufacturer of power transformers, switchgear, and grid integration solutions serving utilities and industrial customers. Closest direct competitor to BRUSH across transformer and switchgear product lines with overlapping customer base in UK DNOs and global utilities.
• Mitsubishi Electric Power Products: Manufacturer of power transformers, gas-insulated switchgear, and transmission/distribution equipment serving North American and global utility markets. Comparable product portfolio with focus on large power transformers.
• Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions: Power transmission and distribution equipment manufacturer producing transformers and switchgear for utilities and industrial customers globally. Comparable transformer manufacturing capabilities with strong presence in Asia-Pacific markets.

Regional players

• Wilson Transformer Company: Australian manufacturer of power and distribution transformers. Directly comparable product line to BRUSH, serving as BRUSH's regional peer in the Australian market where BRUSH also maintains a Brendale, QLD presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A5 records

Investments

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