About Us

Ridgway is the leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical and energy industries, backed by over 100 years of engineering expertise. We design and deliver bespoke machinery for coil manufacturing, Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe (RTP) and Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP), and superconductor winding for advanced applications.

Our machines are trusted worldwide for producing electrical coils, cables, and conductors, and for manufacturing RTP used in oil and gas pipelines. With innovative designs and global support, we tailor solutions to each customer’s needs. Our portfolio spans equipment for conductor and cable covering, manufacturing, and HTS superconductor projects.

Customer focus is central to our approach. Our experienced engineers offer a complete service — from design, manufacture, and testing to installation, training, and worldwide technical support.

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Providing Expert Service and Support for 100 Years

Our History

Ridgway Machines Ltd traces its roots back to 1920, when Ridgway & Co was first established in Leicester, England. Originally a general engineering business, Ridgway (sometimes misspelled as “Ridgeway”) evolved into a specialist design and manufacturing company renowned for high-quality solutions.

Working closely with leading local manufacturers such as GEC, Brush Electrical Machines, and Midland Dynamo, Ridgway developed a wide range of machinery for the coil winding industry.

The acquisition of Crowther Engineering in 1988 enabled us to expand further as a conductor and cable taping machinery specialist, offering complete taping production lines for a variety of materials, including glass and Kapton.

In 2000, we launched our thermoplastic pipe reinforcing machines for the oil and gas pipeline industry. Following strong demand and continued growth across product lines, we moved to larger manufacturing facilities in 2004 and, more recently, to our current location in 2017.

In 2025, Ridgway was acquired by Tokamak Energy, a leading fusion and superconducting technologies company based in Oxfordshire. We now operate as a subsidiary of Tokamak Energy, with our brand, workforce, facilities and customer offering remaining unchanged, while benefiting from Tokamak Energy’s expertise in high-temperature superconducting (HTS) technologies.

Our Mission

‘More than building machines, helping to provide innovative energy solutions for the world’

After careful reflection, we redefined our mission to express what truly drives us: delivering efficient energy solutions for a changing world. As Ridgway has grown alongside fast-moving technologies, it’s clear that industries, businesses, and global priorities have evolved.

Today, sustainability and reliability lead the way, especially in the pursuit of clean energy. Ridgway stands as a trusted partner in providing innovative solutions, proven through decades of experience and collaboration with hundreds of companies worldwide.

Through continuous development, we have mastered the design and manufacture of bespoke, specialised machinery for sectors including superconductors and fusion power, subsea and aviation technologies, electrical systems, and oil and gas.

Ultimately, Ridgway delivers solutions. If you have a challenge, we can help build the answer.

Safety

Ridgway’s top priority is ensuring our machines are safe and operators have the information and confidence to use every aspect of the equipment.

All machines are quality assured before shipping, meet applicable harmonised standards, and comply with European Machinery Directives — Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC and Directive 2006/95/EEC. We also adhere to other international and local standards when required.

Each machine comes with a comprehensive operating manual to ensure correct use and minimise risk to the operator.