Colter Products Ltd: Panel Builds, Smarter Control and UK Innovation Under One Roof

Colter Products Ltd may be a small company, but recent projects have shown just how much a focused, highly skilled UK team can deliver. From completing six bespoke electrical panels in just two weeks, to developing new safety hardware for electric fork lifts and tackling “escape of water” risks in residential flats, it really has been all hands on deck.

Fast, Flexible Panel Builds – Even When Parts Arrive Late

“Six panels completed in two weeks” sounds simple on paper. In reality, for a compact team like Colter Products Ltd, it demanded careful planning, long days and a lot of teamwork – especially when some of the critical parts did not arrive on time.

Despite these challenges, all six panels were completed within the deadline, demonstrating Colter’s ability to react quickly, work around supply chain issues and still maintain build quality.

This project highlights Colter’s full panel design and assembly service, which includes:

• Complete electrical panel design

• Component sourcing

• Panel assembly and wiring in the UK

Because Colter is a distributor for CHINT electrical, the company can source many electrical control components at discounted rates, helping customers control costs without compromising on reliability.

Improving Fork Lift Safety with Driver ID Immobiliser Technology

Alongside panel builds, Colter Products Ltd has also continued its work with Webfleet users through the introduction of a new driver ID immobiliser relay for electric fork lifts.

Designed and manufactured in the UK, this relay helps ensure that only authorised drivers can operate the vehicle. Integrated with Webfleet-based solutions, it supports better safety, traceability and accountability in warehouses and industrial environments.

Trials of the new unit have now been completed, and Colter is preparing the product for wider rollout – so it’s very much a case of “watch this space”.

Tackling Escape of Water Incidents in Residential Flats

Escape of water incidents are a growing concern in residential buildings, particularly in blocks of flats where a single leak can quickly affect multiple properties. Regulators and insurers are placing more emphasis on prevention and fast mitigation.

Colter Products Ltd is responding to this with a new automatic valve designed to meet upcoming regulations on escape of water incidents in residential flats. The design and prototyping stages are now close to completion.

The new auto valve is being developed to:

• Help building owners and managers meet new compliance requirements

• Provide a rapid, automatic response when leaks are detected

• Reduce the impact and cost of water damage in multi-occupancy buildings

This is a strong example of Colter using its control and sensing expertise to solve real-world problems for landlords, managing agents and residents.

PIC-Based Controllers and DIN Rail Interface Modules

Underpinning many of Colter’s solutions is its capability in electronic control and interfacing. The company designs and manufactures:

• PIC-based controllers

• DIN rail interface modules

These products provide flexible building blocks for automation and control systems, enabling tailored solutions rather than “one size fits all” hardware. For customers, that means better integration, more control over functionality and systems that can be precisely matched to their operational needs.

PLC Upgrades and the FLEX-Ready PLC Range

Many sites still rely on ageing PLC hardware that is difficult to support or no longer meets current requirements. Colter Products Ltd offers a complete PLC upgrade service to address this.

The service includes:

• Replacing obsolete PLCs with Colter’s own modern PLC range

• Converting existing PLC code so it runs on Colter’s FLEX software suite

• Support through testing, commissioning and handover

Colter’s programmable logic controllers run on the company’s Flex 32 development software and are available in a range of formats, including:

• FMT-100 Micro PLC – ideal for compact or cost-sensitive applications

• FMT-200 Compact PLC – suited to small and medium control systems

• FMT-400 Modular PLC – scalable, modular control for larger or more complex projects

• BIS-100 Fieldbus Controller – for applications requiring robust communications and integration

This gives customers a flexible, future-ready platform for both new installations and upgrade programmes, backed by UK-based expertise.

Distribution from Leading Brands

Alongside its in-house design and manufacturing, Colter Products Ltd is a distributor for a range of respected manufacturers, including:

• Phoenix Contact

• Finder relays

• Chint

• Mennekes

• Tagmaster ANPR and RFID readers

This combination of distribution and engineering capability allows Colter to supply both the components and the know-how needed to turn them into fully working systems.

A Small Team Delivering Big Results

From rapid panel builds and PLC upgrades to fork lift safety and water protection technology, Colter Products Ltd continues to punch above its weight in the UK engineering and control market.

Whether you need:

• A bespoke electrical panel designed, sourced and assembled

• A legacy PLC system upgraded and migrated to a modern platform

• Integration with Webfleet and related safety solutions

• Guidance on managing escape of water risks in residential blocks

• Or a reliable source of control components from leading brands

Colter Products Ltd is ready to help, with practical experience, UK design and manufacturing, and a commitment to delivering – even when the parts don’t turn up on time.

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