E2E Tech 100

E2E Tech 100

E2E Tech 100 recognises the top 100 tech business leaders contributing substantially to the Uk economy.

We are super proud to announce that Mark Nutt on behalf of AF Switchgear has come in at No 77. 

This is a fantastic achievement by the team and timely recognition for all of our hard work in what is our 50th Anniversary year. 

E2E 100 is a significant initiative designed to showcase the very best British companies that are excelling, experiencing consistent growth, and presenting disruptive business strategies creating an impact not just in their own sector, but also on a nationwide and in some cases a global scale. 

E2E Tech 100
Schneider Electric Prime Plus Partner

Schneider Electric Prime Plus Partner

AF Switchgear are proud to announce that we are an approved Schneider Electric Data Centre Powertrain Specialisation Partner.

Nowadays the huge growth of the data center market is imposing new approaches in the design, build and commissioning of the electrical infrastructures, able to bring fast and flexible deployment in the different geographies.

Hence, the architectures standardisation and skid or prefab mounting concepts were deployed largely on the market place.

Data Center Powertrain Specialisation initiative of Schneider Electric is an exciting opportunity to address these new demands, by promoting end-to-end solutions to end-users and specifiers to operate on this market.

Those solutions rely on standard and repeatable blocks allowing productivity and savings by: cost optimisation, certified performances, simple execution and commissioning, reduced lead time.

After going through the whole Schneider Data Centre Powertrain Specialisation Partner Training AF Switchgear can now address all your Powertrain needs backed by Schneider Electric.

Schneider Electric Prime Plus Partner
ECA Excellence in Electrotechnical Engineering 50 Year Award

ECA Excellence in Electrotechnical Engineering 50 Year Award

A F Switchgear Ltd celebrates 50 years as ECA Member


As well as celebrating our 50th Year Anniversary, we are also celebrating 50 years as a Member of ECA – the UK’s leading trade association for electrotechnical and engineering services organisations.

We joined ECA in 1974. Since then we have undertaken a range of design, build and testing of bespoke LV distribution solutions activity.

ECA Director of Member Services Helen Atkinson added:

“The ECA is delighted that A F Switchgear Ltd is celebrating this considerable milestone. ECA membership offers an unbeatable package of resources, advice, and benefits, as well as the ability to network with the rest of ECA’s membership base. We look forward to continued collaboration with A F Switchgear Ltd in the years ahead.”

ECA has around 2,700 Members, who undertake a range of electrotechnical design, installation, inspection, testing, monitoring, and maintenance work. ECA members range from SME electrical firms to nationwide engineering services businesses, with a combined turnover of over £6 billion annually.

In addition, ECA runs a range of associate programmes for manufacturers, distributors, consultants, training providers, educators, specifiers, and end clients working within the electrotechnical arena.

ECA Excellence in Electrotechnical Engineering 50 Year Award
Trumpf TruBend 5130 Press Brake Machine

Trumpf TruBend 5130 Press Brake Machine

 We have recently taken delivery of a new TRUMPF TruBend 5130 Press Brake (5 Axis Machine). 

This recent addition to AF Switchgear will see an increase of throughput on the Press Brake cell by 50%, on both days and the afternoon shift with an overall increase to manufacturing hours of 73 hours per week.

TruBend 5130 Specification

Machine C frame
5 Axis Back gauge
3m Press beam
Spherical bearing of the press beam with press beam tilting
On-Demand Servo Drive with 4-cylinder technology
Distance measurement system (Y axis) with dynamic.
deflection compensation
Hydraulic oil filling (life-long fill)
Gauge fingers (two pieces)
TRUMPF hydraulic lower tool clamp
Touchpoint TruBend machine control
User management system
USB interface
RJ45 network interface
Network capability.
Remote support interface
Operating unit with foot switch
Communications rail
Mobile Control
CE marking and EC Machinery Directive
Standard safety device
Rear roller gate
Advanced standard configuration
Height adjustable operating panel arm

This recent purchase will also create additional skilled resource required from within the local areas of AF Switchgear.

Trumpf TruBend 5130 Press Brake Machine
Apprentice Open Evening 24th April 2024

Apprentice Open Evening 24th April 2024

Wednesday 24th April we held our Apprentice Open Evening for potential candidates looking at joining AF Switchgear Ltd as either an Electrical Panel Builder or Metal Fabricator. 

This year was our biggest turnout ever, a record number of candidates came along and spent a few hours meeting current Apprentices, employees and to learn more about our company and the Apprenticeship Scheme. 

We received very positive feedback from parents and candidates and we are sure we will have a great intake this year.

🌐 More details can be found in the Careers section on our website along with job specifications.

📲 Vision West Nottinghamshire College deal with initial applications so please contact them if you are interested in joining our Apprenticeship Scheme.

 Tel: 0800 121 8317

Apprentice Open Evening 24th April 2024
Apprentice Intake 2024

Apprentice Intake 2024

👨🏼‍🎓 Are you looking for an Apprenticeship ? 👩🏼‍🎓

Our Apprentice intake for September 2024 is now open. If you are interested in either of the following:

🔧 Metal Fabricator
🛠️ Electrical Panel Builder

⭐️ These roles are well suited to candidates who have an interest in engineering and are committed to beginning a career in this sector. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship there could be the opportunity to pursue engineering, supervisory or sales opportunities within our company.

🌐 More details can be found in the Careers section on our website along with job specifications.

📲 Please contact Vision West Nottinghamshire College to make your initial enquiry and come along to our Open Evening on Wednesday 24th April at 5.30pm (invitation only by the college).

 Tel: 0800 121 8317

Apprentice Intake 2024
DCW Tech Show 6th & 7th March 2024 Excel London

DCW Tech Show 6th & 7th March 2024 Excel London

DCW 2024, what an amazing show it was !

DCW Tech Show 6th & 7th March 2024 Excel London

Thank you to everyone who came to visit us. It was great, as always, to catch up with our existing customers and lots of new relationships were formed.

It was a very busy couple of days. We hope we managed to see, and to speak to everybody that wanted to chat to us. Please do get in touch on any of our social media channels if you need any further advice or have any questions at all.

We look forward to seeing you next year!