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Electrical Distribution Solutions for Global Power Excellence

From the earliest Days of the Electricity Industry in 1837 under the Electrical pioneer William Thomas Henley, to a Modern Company at the forefront of the Design and Manufacture of Equipment for the worldwide transmission of electrical power. Sicame UK continues to Supply the apparatus to transmit power wherever it’s needed.

William Thomas Henley sparked a revolution in the engineering industry that ultimately propelled us to our present success. In 2010 WT Henley was acquired by Groupe Sicame, and the company was launched towards further achievements - now as part of the Sicame Group of Companies, with its own strong heritage of innovation and modernisation.

Sicame UK continues to thrive evolving into a global manufacturer of electrical distribution equipment.

With 100+ employees working on site we take pride in manufacturing an extensive range of high-quality products. Being a subsidiary of Sicame Group our global presence is marked by 50 strategically located companies, enabling us to deliver top-notch solutions to customers worldwide.

Experience

With the WT Henley brand having nearly 200 years’ experience, we continue this legacy now as part of the Sicame Group of companies.

Quality

Accredited to ISO 9001: 2015, the Company is fully approved with Supply Chain specialists Achilles, for UVDB in the UK and Supply Line in the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, we are a verified supplier with RISQS, for the supply of products to the Rail Industry.

Environment

We give great attention to designing and producing products and services that meet the requirements of international quality standards.

Sustainability

Efficient quality management, Safety of persons in the workplace, Reduction in the environmental impacts of our products..

Sicame UK are continually exploring innovative solutions to enhance the reliability and quality of electricity supplies worldwide.

1955

Foundation

Sicame Group was founded in 1955 by Basile Lachaud in Pompadour, France.

Expansion

The company has expanded its operations globally through acquisitions and is focused on innovation and R&D.

Collaboration

Sicame Group has collaborated with several companies to develop new products and solutions.

Network rail approval

Sicame UK holds network rail approval for its large range of polymeric insulators to replace traditional glass or porcelain overhead line equipment

2020

Electromobility

Sicame Group became one of the thirteen members of the smart IRVE Club, which is focused on innovation and the development of electromobility

Leading suppliers

Sicame was selected as one of the leading suppliers by ADANI electricity on medium voltage underground networks.

1837

Henley launches his own independent business in Whitechapel

1863

A pioneer in the manufacture of telegraph cables

1912

Old City of London HQ

1919

The famous film director Alfred Hitchcock has a career with WT Henley

1920s/30s

WT Henley manufactured tennis balls for Wimbledon and golf balls known as the ‘Why Not Range’

North Woolwich braiding shop

1935

Henley factory

1944

Much of the pipeline and associated joints were manufactured by WT Henley during WWII Operation Pluto

Bakelite Selection

1959

Henley is acquired by AEI along with SIEMENS brothers and the Liverpool Electric cables company

1960

SED was founded as SHEARMAGIC Hepworth Electrical Developments

SED Holmfirth

1967

WTH acquired by GEC

1988

Hepworth acquired ERMA

1991

Hepworth acquired by Groupe Sicame

1997

WTH acquired by TT Electronics

2006-2018

Erith site

2010

WTH acquired by Groupe Sicame

2014

Sicame UK formed from the Sicame Group's UK Subsidiaries

2018

Present day - Hoo, Rochester factory