About Us
A specialized engineering company paving the way for bespoke, tailored machinery targeting a variety of engineering sectors from Coil Manufacturing, RTP and TCP taping machinery to Superconductor Winding and Taping machinery. We provide the all round service from design, manufacture, insulation and any further assistance for the future.
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We are the leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical and energy industries, with over 100 years engineering experience. Ridgway machines are widely used for manufacturing electrical coils, cable and conductors. Ridgway are also used to manufacture Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe (RTP) for oil and gas pipelines. From innovative flexible designs to worldwide customer support, we provide expert solutions developed from a close understanding of our customer’s individual needs. Ridgway offer a wide rang of machinery associated to conductor and cable covering, manufacturing and HTS Superconductor machinery.
We are an independent owner managed company, an expert team of specialist and experienced engineers with a flexible approach to a variety of applications. Customer focus and satisfaction are key to our successful long term partnerships. We offer a complete service – from machine design, manufacture and test to installation, training and technical support worldwide.
Providing expert service and support for 100 years
Our History
Ridgway Machines Ltd can trace its roots back to 1920 when Ridgway & Co were first established in Leicester, England. Originally a general engineering business, Ridgway (sometimes misspelled as ‘Ridgeway’) evolved into a high quality specialist design and manufacturing company.
Working closely with 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 develop further as a conductor and cable taping machinery specialist, offering complete taping production lines for a wide range of materials, including glass and Kapton.
In 2000 we launched our thermoplastic pipe reinforcing machines for the oil and gas pipeline industry. Experiencing high demand and successful growth for this and other product lines, we moved to larger manufacturing facilities in 2004 and more recently to our present location in 2017.
Our Mission
‘More than building machines, helping to provide innovative energy solutions for the world’
After some reflection, the time came to re-define our mission statement to express what we truly exist for and why we strive for efficient energy solutions. As Ridgway has expanded and developed over the years, working in parallel with fast moving technologies, it has become apparent that the business, world and many companies found within have changed.
For many industries, sustainability and reliability are at the forefront of the pathway they take. Especially with the goal of creating clean energy solutions, Ridgway are leading contenders when it comes to providing innovative energy solutions for the world. Shown through years of experience working with 100’s of companies world wide.
Through years of development, Ridgway have mastered the art of designing and manufacturing bespoke, specialized machinery. Developed for a variety of industries such as superconductor & fusion nuclear power, subsea & aviation technologies, electrical and oil & gas.
Ultimately, Ridgway provide solutions… If you have a challenge, Ridgway can help build the answer.
Safety
Ridgway’s top priority is ensuring our machines are safe to operate and the persons operating the machines have enough information they are confident in using all aspects of the machine.
Our machines are all quality assured ahead of shipping, pass harmonised standards that are applicable and comply with European Machinery Directives – Machinery Safety Directive: 2006/42/EC and Directive 2006/95/EEC. We also work to other international standards and local authority standards when required.
Our machines our accompanied by an operating manual covering all aspects to ensure that the machine is operated correctly and any risks minimised to the operator.
Our Associations
We are proud members of prestigous associations within our industry
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