Category: News

What Are Disconnectors Used For?

Disconnectors (also known as Isolators) are devices which are generally operated off-load to provide isolation of main plant items for maintenance, or to isolate faulted equipment from other live equipment. Open terminal disconnectors are available in several forms for different applications.

At the >>>

New Substation Upgrade In Corby

Our most recent project involves a substation upgrade in Corby in Northamptonshire. We will be sending a team to Corby to assist Western Power Distribution to install 7 mimic panelsin an existing substation to enhance its performance. Acrstyle design and >>>

‘The Edge’ training with Furness College

We are pleased to announce that Acrastyle have taken advantage of a fully funded course as part of an initiative called The Edge.

The Edge is a multi-million pound project aimed to upskill workers and reduce the skills gap.

Through The Edge, Acrastyle employees >>>

IET Dinner 2015

Acrastyle hosted a table of guests once again at this year’s annual IET dinner at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. This dinner continues to be an important occasion for Acrastyle & its guests and we were delighted to support this premier >>>

Richard Moseley

It is with huge sadness that we have learned of the death of our good friend and former Sales & Marketing Manager, Richard Moseley over the weekend after a long illness.

Richard was a larger than life character with many friends throughout our >>>

Framework for Protection & Control Equipment

Acrastyle is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a four year framework for the manufacture & delivery of Protection & Control Panels from a major UK Distribution Network Operator. This new framework award is excellent news for the company and >>>

25,000 Disconnectors!

There are now over 25,000 disconnectors in service world wide supplied by Acrastyle’s group companies including S & S Power Switchgear Ltd which has been manufacturing and supplying disconnectors to clients across the globe since 1979. Disconnector designs are available from 36kV >>>

Ulverston Charter Festival Quiz 2014 – Winners

Congratulations to the “Bolton’s Ponderers” quiz team who won the recent 2014 edition of the Ulverston Charter Festival Quiz sponsored by Acrastyle.

The team are pictured below alongside Ramsey the quizmaster (left) and Ulverston town mayor, Helen Irving (centre left).

Gareth Boyd celebrates 30 years with Acrastyle!

Acrastyle would like to congratulate Gareth Boyd on his 30 years of loyal service. His hard work has been a great benefit to Acrastyle and has contributed to the successful running of the Company. His efforts so far have been greatly appreciated >>>

Maurice Chapman MBE has sadly passed away

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of our former owner and managing director of 24 years, Mr Maurice Chapman MBE.

Maurice was a friendly and charismatic gentleman who will be remembered by all who worked alongside him >>>