About Albright

About Albright

About Albright

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Introduction to Albright
Albright is a privately owned company established in 1946, known for designing and manufacturing its own range of D.C. contactors and emergency disconnect switches. The company has maintained a strong tradition of innovation and quality across three family generations, serving industries such as electric vehicles, telecommunications, and marine equipment.

Product Features
Albright products are characterized by innovative design, excellent manufacturing standards, reliable performance, and high-specification materials. These features ensure compact, space-efficient products without compromising quality.

Product Range & Applications
The company offers a comprehensive range of heavy current D.C. contactors suitable for various applications, including industrial electric trucks, railway equipment, and telecommunications systems. Additionally, Albright manufactures battery disconnecting switches, both manually and electrically operated.

Engineering Process
Albright invests in advanced 3D CAD systems and progressive production techniques to remain at the forefront of contactor technology. The company provides rapid prototyping facilities, enabling customers to visualize and assess design concepts quickly.

Technical Support
Albright offers extensive technical support to assist customers in selecting the correct product for their applications. This service is available through technical email, phone, or local distributors, ensuring customers receive products that meet their specifications.

Manufacturing & Distribution
Albright operates from its head office in Whitchurch, UK, with additional factories in China and Lithuania. Sales offices are located in China, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK, supported by a global network of distributors.

Standards & Accreditation
Albright is accredited with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management and ISO 14001:2015 for environmental management. Selected products have third-party certifications, including EU and Chinese standards, and compliance with the RoHS Directive for hazardous substance removal.
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Manufacturer of D.C. Contactors & Emergency Disconnect Switches About Albright Choosing Albright Albright is a privately owned company founded in 1946 and has been successfully operated by three family generations. Commencing with the manufacture of the Albright contactor range in the 1950s, the strong tradition of designing and manufacturing our own products continues to this day. Albright is proud to be one of only a few contactor companies that wholly designs and manufactures its own product ranges. We rely on the expertise gained through many years of experience and a desire to produce pioneering products that meet customer demand. As a result, Albright is established as the leading contactor supplier in industries which include electric vehicles, telecommunications, welding machines, railway equipment and marine products. Whichever Albright product you choose you can rest assured it will have: • Innovative and original design - results in products that are compact and space efficient without compromise. • Excellent standards of manufacture - produce a superior quality of contactor. • Reliable Performance - proven in thousands of applications around the world. • High specification materials - including thermosetting contact housings, silver alloy contact tips, substantial copper conductors, Class H insulation for coils and self lubricating armature bearings. With a network of worldwide distributors we can evaluate new applications, provide technical support and supply our original design D.C. contactors and spares throughout the world. Product Range & Applications A complete range of heavy current D.C. contactors are available, for use in a wide variety of applications, which include: • Industrial Electric Trucks • Electric Vehicles • Railway Equipment • Telecommunications Systems • Welding Machines • Marine Equipment In addition to contactors, Albright manufactures a range of manually and electrically operated battery disconnecting switches. For an overview of our products see our Product Range and for in depth product summaries refer to our individual product catalogue data sheets, both are available to download from our website or from your local distributor.

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Manufacturer of D.C. Contactors & Emergency Disconnect Switches Albright Organisation Albright manufactures from our Head Office at Whitchurch in the South of England and two wholly owned factories in China and Lithuania. Our dedicated Sales Offices are located in China, France, Germany, Japan and the UK. Further international distribution is via a network of appointed distributors. See our Distributors List for full details. All our operations are staffed by trained teams whose expertise and competence results in reliable deliveries of products manufactured to the highest standards. Our dedicated...

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