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The history of OE Electrics

masters in design & innovation of power & data delivery modules since 1986

1986

1993

THE STORY BEGAN

Office Electrics was born. The company was founded in 1986 on Caldervale Road, Wakefield. In 1990, BS6396 (a British electrical standard) was published; a year later the company turnover was £1,000,000 with just 6 employees. 

RICHARD & TIM

Richard Hobbs and his son Tim, took over Office Electrics in 1993. With eight employees and just a few products, the two men had big ambitions to make power accessible everywhere! 

 

2001

2006

IN-HOUSE DESIGN

With the move to Calder Point, production was also moved there. Richard and Tim realized that to maintain quality and supply Office Electrics needed their own injection molding machines. This also coincided with the UK’s first fused socket designed by Office Electrics.

DOWN UNDER

After much discussion and a long-haul flights, OE took over Elsafe in Australia. With Elsafe came new products, new know how and markets.

2014

2017

REBRAND & USB MODULES

In 2014, the company took the bold step of renaming to OE Electrics! In the same year, the team launched its first USB module to enable safe, accessible USB charging. 

OE HOUSE

In 2017, the company moved to its own specialist building. This space is ideal for providing excellent customer service & support. 

2019

2020

HALLO DEUTSCHLAND

With sales in Europe soaring, OE decided it was time to open an office in Germany. The opening was marked by the arrival of the British team – by bike from England. 

ACROSS THE POND

OE made waves at NeoCon, the largest commercial interiors show in the U.S. as they launched into the American market. 

2021

ANIMATE

Animate ripped up preconceptions about how we all use power. OE’s solution is still poles apart from anything else on the market! Use a battery to power your device, or build custom electrical architecture into furniture with power units, wireless chargers, monitors and even Tvs.

 

 

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