Our History

The History of Castlet

Founded in 1974, Castlet has been providing engineering solutions for partners around the world for over 50 years from our headquarters in Lincoln, England.

Initially, Castlet focused on power supply to enable electrostatic precipitator (ESP) control for coal fired power stations, cement plants and mineral plants.

Since then, we have expanded our services with the acquisition of multiple companies, operating in the MOD and aerospace and industrial markets.

Today, Castlet has a global reach and operates in six continents. In 2025, we became an employee-owned company to empower our people, strengthen our future and secure our legacy.

Castlet is founded

Founded over 50 years ago, Castlet began its journey as Castlet (Electronic Engineers) Ltd., specialising in power supply solutions for ESP control in the industrial sector.

Expansion to Asia & Africa

Castlet signed a manufacture under license agreement with Korea Cottrell Co Ltd in Seoul, South Korea. We also established Castlet South Africa (Pty) Ltd, in response to growing demand for new power stations in the country.

Castlet Australia is formed

Castlet formed subsidiary company Castlet Australia (Pty) Ltd. Australia continues to be a strong market for industrial engineering solutions and we have partners based in Victoria, however the company was closed a decade ago.

Expansion into the aerospace market

Castlet signed a manufacture under license agreement with Korea Cottrell Co Ltd in Seoul, South Korea. We also established Castlet South Africa (Pty) Ltd, in response to growing demand for new power stations in the country.

Castlet wins the Queen’s Award

Castlet won the Queen’s Award for Technological Achievement and became approved by the Civil Aviation Authority to sell into commercial aviation industry.

Relocation to Lincoln

The company relocated to a purpose-built site on Bishops Road Industrial Estate in Lincoln, England, where we are still based today.

Castlet takes ownership of future

A viable part of the firm, bought four years prior by OMI International, was purchased from the administrators and renamed Castlet Ltd. Shares were sold to management and employees signalling a turning point in our history.

Raft of award wins for Castlet

Castlet won the East Midlands International Business of the Year Award, followed by the Worldwide Exporter of the Year Award the year after. Castlet (India) Pty ltd was also formed, establishing our presence in the Indian subcontinent.

Castlet becomes a Siemens Partner

Castlet joins the Siemens Partner Programme, enabling new opportunities to enhance the firm’s visibility and reputation, and access to specific automation solutions.

Industry-leading MCSIII controller launched

Castlet launched its new microprocessor controller MCSIII, the latest technology for superior air and particulate control built on comprehensive design, prototyping, manufacturing and testing.

Castlet Holdings Ltd is formed

Castlet’s management team bought out Castlet Ltd, signalling the formation of Castlet Holdings Ltd. and a new era for the firm.

Innovative three-phase controller goes into production

A new three-phase controller for high-voltage direct current electric power transmission systems, designed and commissioned by Castlet, goes into production, driving forward innovative solutions for air pollution management in heavy industry.

Castlet wins International Business award

Castlet wins International Business of the Year at the Lincolnshire Business Awards, demonstrating our global reach and impact, operated from our headquarters in Lincoln.

Castlet strives for the future

Following the appointment of new Managing Director Tim Eagles in 2024, Castlet has entered a new era of growth. We became an employee-owned company, a move that empowers our people and strengthens our future and recently launched a new website to showcase our offering and secure our legacy.

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