Who are we?
We are a trusted partner for engineering solutions and a leading provider of performance and protective products.
We are not just engineers. We are innovators and problem-solvers. People who care deeply about making things work and making them work better.
You might not see our products every day. But they are there, connecting, protecting and powering. Keeping important parts of life running smoothly in some of the world’s harshest environments, from protecting energy systems in the deepest oceans to securing global power infrastructure.
Because when the work we do supports industries that millions of people rely on, ‘good enough’ just isn’t enough.
Together, never more determined
100 Years of British Engines
The British Engines Group was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1922 by the current Chairman’s Grandfather and Great Uncle. We are proud to say that the business still operates from one of the original sites.
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Proud of our North East roots
Founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1922, we have grown into a global engineering group comprising nine specialised businesses.
With core design and manufacturing facilities in the UK, complemented by operations in India and Germany, the Group is further supported by an established network of sales and distribution offices across Australia, Canada, China, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, the United Arab Emirates and the United States.
Today, we have approximately 1,600 people worldwide, united by a shared purpose to build a sustainable, values-driven business that is good for our people, our customers, and the environment.
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We offer best in class engineering solutions designed in-house by our engineers and manufactured by our skilled production teams.
Our products range from cable glands and cleats to hydraulic pumps and motors, and from valves and actuators to power transmission products. Our product offering is complemented by a range of services, including: sub-contract machining, pressure testing and freight forwarding.
We provide products and services to a wide range of industries: