Adams Enclosures

What Adams Enclosures does

Adams Enclosures Limited is a UK-based, family-run sheet metal design and manufacturing business founded in 2006 and headquartered in a 24,000 sq ft facility in Brownhills, Walsall, West Midlands. The company specialises in bespoke industrial enclosures, low voltage switchboards, motor control centres, transformer housings, consoles and control panels, and 19-inch rack mount enclosures, all built to BS EN 61439-2:2011/2021 standards with form 4 type separations up to type 7 and short-circuit ratings from 30kA to 100kA. Its technology stack includes Trumpf TruPunch 3000 and TruBend Center 7030 CNC machinery, an EHRT CNC copper punching machine, an ACF corner former, an in-house powder coating plant, and in-house temperature rise testing to BS EN 61439-1, supported by Radan CAD/CAM design capability. The firm holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026.

The company serves three primary customer segments: control panel builders, switchgear manufacturers, and industrial end users (including water treatment, power distribution, and HV transmission) across the UK and Europe. Revenue is generated through project-based, custom-quoted B2B sales with multi-year contracts; there is no e-commerce or self-serve channel, and all pricing is bespoke by specification, size, current rating, materials, and finishing. GTM is sales-led via a dedicated team (phone 01543 377 070, [email protected]) targeting enterprise buyers. Strategic component partnerships with Schneider Electric, ABB, Terasaki, Socomec, and Siemens provide ACBs, MCCBs, and switchgear devices that Adams integrates into its enclosures, while community partnerships with the Aston Villa Foundation, Norton Canes FC, and Cannock Cricket Club support local brand visibility.

Commercially, the business model is hardware sales of bespoke enclosures with no recurring software or service revenue stream, and no disclosed revenue, customer count, or headcount growth metrics. The company has no external investors, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity, and is privately held as Adams Enclosures Limited, a private limited company in England.

Name

Adams Enclosures

Legal name

Adams Enclosures Limited

Website

https://adamsenclosures.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Adams Enclosures Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke low voltage switchboards, motor control centres, transformer housings, and copper busbar systems, serving control panel builders, switchgear manufacturers, and electrical contractors across the UK and Europe from its 24,000 sq ft West Midlands facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Electrical Enclosures

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA), Industrial Control Panels & Enclosures (Panel Building, MCCs, Integration) (IMAGABAJ), Busbar & Power Distribution Systems (busbars, busway/busduct, power distribution blocks) (IMAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Industrial enclosures
• Low voltage switchboards
• Motor control centres
• Busbar systems
• Sheet metal fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Brownhills

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Enclosure Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of bespoke control and switchboard enclosures to customer specifications. Products include low voltage switchboards, motor control centres, electrical enclosures, transformer housings, and 19-inch rack mount enclosures. Revenue is generated through one-time project-based sales with custom pricing per specification.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Adams Enclosures Limited designs and manufactures bespoke and standard industrial electrical enclosures, including low voltage switchboards, motor control centres, transformer housings, consoles and control panels, 19-inch rack mount enclosures, and certified copper busbar systems. All products are built to BS EN 61439-2:2011/2021 standards, with busbar systems certified up to 6300A at 100kA short circuit withstand. The company provides end-to-end in-house capabilities including design using Radan CAD/CAM, CNC fabrication, copper fabrication, powder coating, and temperature rise testing.

Product overview

Adams Enclosures is a sheet metal design and manufacturing business serving the UK's control panel industry. The company operates as a single unified offering of bespoke control and switchboard enclosures built to BS EN 61439-2:2011/2021. From their 24,000 sq ft West Midlands facility, they provide Low Voltage Switchboards, Motor Control Centres, Transformer Housings, Consoles and Control Panels, and 19 Inch Rack Mount Enclosures as core products. Supporting services include Copper Fabrication/Busbar Systems (certified up to 6300A and 100kA), in-house Powder Coating, CNC Punching and Folding, Design Services using Radan CAD/CAM, and Temperature Rise Testing. The company has invested in equipment including TRUMPF TruPunch 3000, TruBend Center 7030, and ACF Cornerformer to support their manufacturing capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consoles and Control Panels Bespoke manufactured enclosures for indoor or outdoor use with ingress protection ratings up to IP66. Available in mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium with various locking arrangements and powder coating options. Designed for control panel builders and industrial end users.
• Low Voltage Switchboards
• Motor Control Centres
• Transformer Housings
• 19 Inch Rack Mount Enclosures
• Copper Fabrication / Busbar Systems
• Powder Coating Services
• CNC Punching and Folding
• Design Services
• Temperature Rise Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• Busbar systems certified up to 6300A at 100kA short circuit withstand
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationComponent supplier providing MTZ3 ACB (Air Circuit Breakers) and other electrical devices used in Adams Enclosures' switchboards and enclosures. Featured in multiple project showcases including 4000AMP and 5000AMP switchboard installations.
• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationComponent supplier providing Tmax MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breakers) and variable speed drives (ACQ 580-34) for use in Adams Enclosures' custom enclosures and motor control centres. Featured in multiple project showcases.
• Terasaki Electric (Europe) LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationComponent supplier providing ACBs (Air Circuit Breakers) for use in Adams Enclosures' motor control centres and switchboards. Featured in multiple project showcases including 4000amp and 2000amp form 4 type 6 switchboards.
• Socomec GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationComponent supplier providing switches and busbar supports for Adams Enclosures' switchboard installations. Featured in high-capacity switchboard projects including 4000AMP and 5000AMP switchboard installations.
• TRUMPFcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier providing CNC machinery including TruPunch 3000 punching machine and TruBend Center 7030 panel bending machine used in Adams Enclosures' manufacturing processes.
• Aston Villa FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for 2025/26 season providing brand visibility through LED boards and TVs around Villa Park stadium on match days. Adams Enclosures featured as a Community Partner supporting the Foundation's charitable initiatives.
• Norton Canes Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwo-year club sponsorship providing local community support and brand visibility in the Brownhills/Norton Canes area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric is a global leader in LV switchgear, motor control, and electrical distribution, including its own enclosure systems. Comparable in end-product (LV switchboards and MCCs) and customer segment, but as a tier-1 OEM rather than a bespoke enclosure specialist.
• Hager: Hager is a European leader in electrical distribution systems, including enclosures, consumer units, and low-voltage assemblies. Overlaps with Adams Enclosures in LV distribution enclosures but operates at much greater scale with broader catalogue offerings.
• Eaton: Eaton manufactures LV switchgear, motor control centres, and enclosures globally. Comparable on switchboard/enclosure assembly and customer overlap with panel builders, though Eaton competes as a complete-systems supplier rather than a specialist enclosure fabricator.
• ABB: ABB manufactures LV switchgear, motor control centres, and enclosures globally. Comparable in product category (LV switchboards and motor control centres) and as a supplier of components to Adams Enclosures, while also competing as an integrated systems provider.
• Rittal: Rittal is the global market leader in industrial enclosures, power distribution, and climate control solutions. Comparable in enclosure manufacturing and panel-building customer focus, but at vastly greater scale with a strong standard-catalogue model that contrasts with Adams Enclosures' bespoke positioning.
• nVent (Hoffman): nVent's Hoffman brand is a global manufacturer of electrical enclosures, cabinets, and thermal management for industrial applications. Comparable in product category and customer base but with a global footprint and broader portfolio than Adams Enclosures.

Direct peers

• Rolec Enclosures: UK-based manufacturer of standard and custom electrical enclosures, control desks, and terminal boxes. Closely comparable to Adams Enclosures as a UK-headquartered enclosure specialist serving panel builders and switchgear manufacturers with both standard and bespoke offerings.
• Elsteel: Elsteel manufactures modular enclosures, switchboards, and panel-building systems with strong presence in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Comparable in custom enclosure manufacturing for switchgear and panel builders, particularly for industrial and infrastructure customers.
• Fibox: Fibox manufactures polymer and metallic enclosures for industrial and electrical applications across Europe. Comparable in core offering (electrical enclosures for industrial customers) and focus on European panel builders and OEMs, although Fibox emphasises standard catalogue products versus Adams Enclosures' bespoke model.
• Spelsberg: Spelsberg is a specialist manufacturer of electrical enclosures, junction boxes, and distribution cabinets across Europe. Highly comparable to Adams Enclosures in core product scope (industrial/customer enclosures), target customer (panel builders and electrical contractors), and European geographic focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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