Ridgway Machines has appointed Mike Allen as its new Managing Director, marking the next phase of growth for the long-established UK engineering business.
Founded in 1920 and based in Leicester, Ridgway is a designer and manufacturer of advanced, high-precision automated production systems. The company delivers bespoke manufacturing platforms to global customers across a range of sectors including fusion energy, superconducting power, grid infrastructure and advanced electrical systems. Their high-performance cable, conductor and coil manufacturing systems are world leading.
Mike brings a strong track record of delivering sustainable business growth in engineering and manufacturing environments. He joins from TT Electronics, where he significantly increased turnover and profitability, and has previously held Managing Director roles at Dynamic Aerospace Fabrications and Pattonair, following a 31-year career at Rolls-Royce.
Importantly for customers, Ridgway’s existing leadership team; including Andy Glanville, Andy Clarke, Tony Hart and Stephen Hunt will continue in their roles, providing continuity of expertise, long-standing customer relationships and deep technical knowledge.
Andy Glanville said:
“We’re pleased to welcome Mike to Ridgway. This is an exciting step forward for the business, and just as importantly, it builds on the strong foundations we already have in place. Our leadership team remains unchanged, and we continue to focus on delivering high-quality, specialist machinery and long-term support to our customers.”
Mike Allen added:
“Ridgway has an outstanding reputation for engineering excellence and customer delivery. I’m looking forward to working with the team to build on that heritage, supporting our customers as their technologies and production requirements continue to scale. There is a clear opportunity to grow across both established markets and emerging sectors.”
Ridgway Machines brings decades of experience in the design and manufacture of advanced winding, taping and insulation machinery. The company is a leading provider of bespoke equipment for superconducting cables, coils and advanced electrical systems, enabling customers to transition from prototype development to scalable, repeatable production.
