Heritage
1958 Founded / First Order
TecQuipment was founded in 1958 by renowned clock maker Mr William Cope and engineering pioneer Sir Joseph Pope, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University.
60's First export / Varimax Engine
TecQuipment’s began exporting across the world.
70's Relocation
The company moved to new premises in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire UK. This remains the global headquarters.
80's Queens Award and Export Expansion
Expanded exports to countries including Turkey, Greece and Mexico. In recognition for excellent international trade, the company received a Queen’s Award.
90's Acquisitions and Export Expansion
To expand the product range, TecQuipment acquired JJ Lloyds, Gilkes, Nickersons, Locktronics and Plint. During this decade the Structures range of products were launched and exports increased to countries including Saudi Arabia, Libya and Kuwait.
00's Introduction of Digital Data Acquisition
As the digital age established itself, TecQuipment introduced its digital data acquisition module, VDAS®, that allows students to capture data from experiments on a computer. It was a decade of focusing on across the range product modernisation.
In 2008 the TecQuipment educational products company that we know today, was bought out by Simon Woods the current Managing Director.
2010's Major Global Expansion
Major global market expansion, with sales to more than 1500 customers in over 100 countries.
2018 Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Global recognition of six decades of global success and superior quality.
2021 TecQuipment Becomes Employee-Owned
An Employee-Owned Trust has been set up that puts the TecQuipment employees in the driving seat of managing the company’s future. This ensures the business is run for the long-term benefit of everyone, promoting transparency, engagement, and shared success.
Governance of the EOT.
The Company Board – Exec/SMT – is responsible for the day to day running of the business. It has the authority to make decisions agreed within the “Special Consents” document and they meetings take place monthly.
The Trust Board - meets quarterly and is responsible for holding the company in trust for the employee and to ensure the company is run for the collective benefit of the employees.
The Employee Forum – an Employee Forum that consists of members of each department within the company represents the employees as the primary shareholders in the business.
2020s APAC office to support the region
We recently opened an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to serve our market and support our sales partners in the APAC region. Headed by Doug, assuming the role of Sales Director, Asia Pacific the office.