Crompton Instruments History

Colonel R. E. B. Crompton

Crompton instruments became part of the TE Connectivity Energy Division in January 2002. The Energy Division, is a global manufacturer of products and systems for the electrical power industry, and an operating unit of TE Connectivity.

In 1881, the company was created by esteemed electrical engineer and inventor, Colonel Rookes Evelyn Bell Crompton, and since that period Crompton Instruments products have been closely associated with high quality technological developments in all aspects of electrical instrumentation.

The Crompton Instruments product range represents one of the largest product offerings of power measurement, control, and protection instrumentation, for switchgear and generator set manufacturers, panel builders and OEMs.

Crompton Instruments products offer proven reliability across a diverse array of industries including power generation, process control, test and measurement, utility, marine, defence and energy management applications. To meet the challenges of ever decreasing lead times and industry developments, design and manufacturing processes are constantly reviewed and updated.

Crompton Instruments designers continue to develop new products, and actively encourage the development of strategic customer partnerships for the supply of bespoke design solutions. Worldwide service centers provide prompt reaction to customer requirements and offer country specific technical expertise and application advice.

By combining local knowledge with over 100 years of research, product development and manufacturing capabilities, Crompton Instruments products provide the highest standards of performance and user convenience.

The following fields are a sample of where Crompton Instruments units can be found:

  • Department of Defense
  • Energy Management
  • Marine
  • Power Generation
  • Process Control
  • Switchgear & Control Panel Builders
  • Test and Measurement
  • Utilities

Crompton Instruments products: applied innovation for the entire electrical energy circle, from power generation to final consumers.

Crompton Instruments Manufacturing

The quality and reliability of Crompton Instruments products is achieved through highly innovative manufacturing techniques, implemented by a multi skilled and flexible workforce.

Our design and manufacturing processes have ISO-9001 accreditation and many of our products carry CE, UL, CSA, LRS, BV and ABS approvals.

Computer technology aids Crompton Instruments designers to develop new products in harmony with customers, and for the supply of bespoke design solutions. To obtain consistently high levels of productivity, the Kanban control system is operated in conjunction with the latest manufacturing computer technology. This system provides the opportunity to delegate routine material transactions on the shop floor, and ensures a fast, reliable, and cost effective method of manufacture.

To meet the challenges of ever decreasing lead times and industry developments, design and manufacturing processes are constantly reviewed and updated to ensure Crompton Instruments products continue to provide the highest standards of performance and user convenience.