What Electrostatic Solutions does

Electrostatic Solutions Ltd is a UK-based, founder-led specialist consultancy founded in March 1998 by Dr Jeremy Smallwood. The firm provides independent, vendor-neutral expertise in electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention, electrostatic hazards (fire and explosion risk), and static-electricity nuisance mitigation. Headquartered in Southampton with a registered office in Eastleigh, the company operates with 1-10 employees and serves electronics manufacturers, process industries handling flammable materials, and commercial facilities experiencing static-related issues. The founder's standards work includes chairing IEC TC101 (Electrostatics) from 2000-2012 and active participation in British Standards development, lending the firm direct influence over the IEC 61340-5-1 and BS EN 61340-5-1/5-2 frameworks that customers must comply with.

The company monetizes through three core service lines: (1) training seminars including the 2-hour introductory 'Reality of ESD' (delivered on-site or as a public/web-based session) and the 2-day 'Achieving a highly effective ESD Programme' course, plus custom and refresher variants, all Institute of Physics endorsed; (2) consultancy and site healthchecks covering ESD program development, EPA certification, problem investigation, and risk assessment reports; and (3) ancillary revenue from the sale of British Standards documents, technical briefs, an Amazon-linked bookshop, and a free online 'ESD Guide' resource that functions as top-of-funnel content marketing. Pricing is quote-based across all service lines with no disclosed package rates, and customers include MBDA Systems UK, GE Aviation, 3M, BorgWarner, Bosch Car Multimedia, Spellman HV, Haldex Brake Products, and Controls and Data Services.

Distribution is primarily direct enterprise engagement supported by content marketing (website, ESD Guide, email newsletter, blog, LinkedIn/Facebook presence) and conference participation (EOS/ESD Symposium, Hazardex, Electrostatics conferences). The business carries no external funding, no patents, and no parent or subsidiary structure, and remains entirely dependent on the founder's personal delivery capacity and reputation. Awards include the ESD Association Industry Pioneer Recognition Award (2010), European Working Party International Fellow Award (2017), and Stig Lundquist Award (2022), which collectively anchor the firm's positioning as a top-tier independent authority in industrial electrostatics.

Name

Electrostatic Solutions

Legal name

Electrostatic Solutions Ltd

Website

https://electrostatics.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Electrostatic Solutions Ltd is a UK-based, founder-led consultancy founded in 1998 by Dr Jeremy Smallwood, providing independent ESD prevention training, site healthchecks, and electrostatic hazard consultancy to electronics manufacturers, process industries, and commercial facilities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ESD Consulting and Training Services

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG)

Keywords

• ESD prevention training
• Electrostatic consulting
• Static electricity consultancy
• ESD program auditing
• Electrostatic testing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bassett

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training Seminars: Revenue from public and on-site training seminars including 'Reality of ESD' and 'Achieving a highly effective ESD Programme' courses offered to electronics manufacturers and related industries.
2. Consultancy Services: Expert consultancy services including ESD program development, EPA certification, problem investigation, and independent assessments for organizations requiring ESD prevention expertise.
3. Standards Sales: Supply of British Standards including BS EN 61340-5-1 and BS EN 61340-5-2 for ESD compliance purposes.
4. Technical Briefs and Publications: Sale of technical brief documents covering topics such as ESD training requirements, triboelectrification, and electrostatic field measurement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Electrostatic Solutions Ltd is a UK-based consultancy providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention training, expert consultancy, test and measurement, and research and development services. The company delivers public and on-site training seminars, site ESD healthchecks, EPA conformance certification, and standards-based compliance advice to electronics manufacturers and process industries. It also distributes British Standards documents and maintains The ESD Guide, an online resource based on IEC 61340-5-1.

Product overview

Electrostatic Solutions Ltd is a UK-based consultancy company offering a portfolio of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) training seminars, consulting services, and knowledge resources. The core offerings include 'The Reality of ESD' introductory seminar and the 2-day 'Achieving a highly effective ESD Program' seminar for engineers, along with custom training options and refresher courses. Supporting services include site ESD healthchecks, EPA conformance certification, test and measurement services, and R&D services. The company also provides 'The ESD Guide,' an online resource based on IEC 61340-5-1 standards. The company is an Institute of Physics endorsed training provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Reality of ESD A roughly 2-hour on-site introductory ESD training course suitable for shop floor workers, supervisors, management, engineers, cleaners, and purchasing staff. Delegates receive a Notes booklet and Certificate of Attendance.
• Achieving a Highly Effective ESD Program Seminar A 2-day seminar covering principles of ESD prevention and control, practical ESD programme assessment, measurements, and auditing, aimed at engineers and ESD professionals implementing or maintaining an ESD Control Program. Available as face-to-face and web-based courses.
• The Reality of ESD Refresher A shorter version of the Reality of ESD seminar designed for staff who have previously completed the full training and require annual refresher, or as an introductory seminar for newcomers.
• Custom Seminars ESD training tailored to specific client requirements, delivered on-site at the client's facility or as an away-day.
• ESD Consultancy Services Expert ESD consulting including writing or updating ESD programmes, certification of EPA conformance, investigating problems and finding solutions, and providing independent assessment of ESD prevention measures.
• Site ESD Healthcheck An independent expert assessment of a facility including in-depth survey of key areas, advice on upgrading from EN100015 to 61340-5-1, and a detailed report with recommendations for high, medium and low risk ESD issues.
• Test and Measurements Services Measurement and testing services for ESD equipment evaluation and qualification, including site surveys and EPA equipment assessment.
• R&D Services Research and development services for new electrostatic technologies and applications, tailored to client needs.
• Electrostatic Site Survey Site survey service to identify causes of static shocks and provide possible solutions with a comprehensive report.
• British Standards Sales (BS EN 61340-5-1 and BS EN 61340-5-2) Direct supply of British Standards documents including BS EN 61340-5-1 and BS EN 61340-5-2 for ESD compliance purposes.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI values of 10:1 to 1000:1 reported for ESD prevention investments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• BSIminorOthersElectrostatic Solutions can supply British Standards including BS EN 61340-5-1 and BS EN 61340-5-2. BSI is the national standards body for the UK.
• IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)minorOthersAs a member of IEC TC101 (Electrostatics), the company works with international standards developed by the IEC for electrostatic discharge protection.
• AmazonminorOthersElectrostatic bookshop operates in association with Amazon.co.uk, providing recommendations and links to purchase ESD and electrostatics-related books.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• IEP Technologies (HOERBIGER): Provider of explosion protection and electrostatic hazard solutions for process industries, including risk assessments and consulting. Comparable in the process-industry electrostatic hazard and explosion risk segment of Electrostatic Solutions' work.

Broad incumbents

• Simco-Ion (a brand of ITW): Global provider of ionization and electrostatic control equipment, with adjacent training and application support services. A broad incumbent that intersects Electrostatic Solutions' hazard and nuisance static mitigation work, though tied to product sales.
• Megger: Established global manufacturer of electrical test and measurement instruments, with broader training and certification services. Comparable in the electrical testing/certification domain though not ESD-specialized.
• Fluke Corporation: A Fortive-owned global leader in electronic test tools and software, including instruments used for ESD-related testing. Comparable as a broad incumbent in electrical test/measurement with adjacent training services.
• Hioki E.E. Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electrical measurement instruments with global training and application support. Tangentially comparable through electrical measurement and consultancy services for industrial customers.
• Desco Industries (SCS / Static Control Solutions): A major manufacturer of ESD control products that also offers on-site audits, training, and consultancy. A broad incumbent whose product-tied services compete directly with Electrostatic Solutions' vendor-independent model.

Emerging players

• Ion Science: UK-based manufacturer of electrostatic and gas detection instrumentation, with application engineering and on-site measurement services. Comparable in the electrostatic field measurement and on-site testing portion of the portfolio.
• Electro-Tech Systems (ETS): Manufacturer of ESD test equipment and provider of related test/measurement services, with overlap in electrostatic measurement and qualification work. Comparable in the test/measurement service line offered by Electrostatic Solutions.

Direct peers

• ESD Association (ESDA): The leading global trade organization for ESD, offering training programs, certification, and standards advocacy (ANSI/ESD S20.20). Highly comparable to Electrostatic Solutions as both compete for ESD training, education, and standards-aware client engagement.
• Credence Technologies: Specialist in ESD event detection and continuous monitoring instrumentation, offering measurement services and consulting on ESD program design. Directly comparable as a focused ESD measurement and advisory firm.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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