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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.
Experience
Quality
Environment
Sustainability
Sicame UK are continually exploring innovative solutions to enhance the reliability and quality of electricity supplies worldwide.
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
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.
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Henley launches his own independent business in Whitechapel
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A pioneer in the manufacture of telegraph cables
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Old City of London HQ
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The famous film director Alfred Hitchcock has a career with WT Henley
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WT Henley manufactured tennis balls for Wimbledon and golf balls known as the ‘Why Not Range’
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North Woolwich braiding shop
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Henley factory
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Much of the pipeline and associated joints were manufactured by WT Henley during WWII Operation Pluto
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Bakelite Selection
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Henley is acquired by AEI along with SIEMENS brothers and the Liverpool Electric cables company
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SED was founded as SHEARMAGIC Hepworth Electrical Developments
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SED Holmfirth
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WTH acquired by GEC
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Hepworth acquired ERMA
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Hepworth acquired by Groupe Sicame
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WTH acquired by TT Electronics
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Erith site
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WTH acquired by Groupe Sicame
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Sicame UK formed from the Sicame Group's UK Subsidiaries
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Present day - Hoo, Rochester factory