Meet the Bowers Family Run Business

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Since its beginnings four generations ago as an electric motor and transformer rewinding business, the Family Run business has moved into the supply of new and refurbished power and distribution transformers, HV and LV switchgear, motors, and all manner of associated products and services.

Michael and David Bowers in the factory

Still managed day-to-day by the Bowers family that set it up, the company is now part of the Bowers Group of Companies.

Bowers prides itself on being able to offer total engineering solutions and over the years the team has built an international reputation for quality, customer service and speed of delivery. Bowers offers a full turnkey operation that includes the overhaul, rewind and repair of customers’ property, installation, ongoing service maintenance and expert project management of all developments regardless of size.

Our history

1947
The original company, Electric Repairs (Nottingham) was established as a motor rewind and repair company for rotating electrical equipment of all sizes.
1985
David Bowers (formerly Managing Director of RF Winders Leeds) purchased Electric Repairs. He rebuilt the company introducing new motors and associated equipment, and refurbished transformers and switchgear.
1989
Michael Bowers joined the company.
1993
Electric Repairs (Nottingham) rebrands to Bowers Electricals Limited.
1994
Bowers Electricals Ltd moves to a new larger premises in Heanor, Derbyshire. For the first time, all manufacturing, development and testing facilities are centred under one roof.
1995
Bowers Electricals manufactures its first distribution transformer.
2000
Electrical Power Engineering Services (E.P.E.S) Limited associated company is formed. They provide the HV and LV turnkey supply and installation solutions.
2016
Bowers Intellivolt “Smart” Transformer range launched; award winning, variable reduction voltage optimisation system.
2019
Bowers Group of Companies Ltd became the parent holding company of Bowers Electricals Ltd.
2021
New Tier 2, EU 548/2014 regulation compliant range of Distribution Transformers launched.
2022
The Bowers Energy Saving Transformer (B.E.S.T) launched offering significantly low losses compared to conventional distribution transformers.

Meet the team

Michael Bowers

C.E.O

Mike Pacey

Group Finance Director

Kevin Chapman

Managing Director

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