Our History
Over the past 98 years, British manufacturing company Craig & Derricott have earned a strong reputation for customer service excellence and delivery of high-quality products. Established in 1922, Craig & Derricott specialise in the design, manufacture and overhaul of low voltage electrical control and switchgear, rail rolling stock components and LED lighting supplying to customers large and small around the world.
Incorporated in 1944, Craig & Derricott commenced manufacturing in the Royal Borough of Sutton Coldfield. We soon outgrew the original premises and in the 1970’s the business moved to its current site at Walsall Wood, in order to expand our business capabilities.
Our Products
Initially, rotary switches formed the bulk of the company’s production which was soon augmented by a range of heavy-duty pushbutton components and a wide selection of various limit switch formats. With our experienced sales staff and expert technical teams, Craig & Derricott offer a large range of products now including assembled electrical isolation switchgear, control stations, motor controls, rail rolling stock components and LED lighting.
Supported by a bespoke and special product service known as mi-switch, we offer our customers the opportunity to specify exact requirements which can be made to order.
Our Team
With employees worldwide, Craig & Derricott are quick to respond to enquiries, quotes and communications, with ex-stock products available for next day delivery. As well as direct sales, Craig & Derricott are represented by worldwide stockists and distributors who can help customers with their specific needs. These stockists are our ‘Partners’ and as such have an in-depth knowledge of the Craig & Derricott product ranges and design capabilities. Being the BEST at Customer Service is key to Craig & Derricott.
As an ISO 9001 certified Company, quality and employee training and development plays a vital role within the organisation, with new apprentices appointed each year across different departments.
Addtech
Craig & Derricott became part of the Addtech group in 2017. Addtech are a Swedish technology group that develops and sells high-tech components, products and systems to industrial companies and the service industries around the world. Addtech is a publicly traded company and currently consists of more than 130 operating companies that are all market leaders in their niches.
Craig & Derricott strives to maintain a transparent business climate and high business ethics. We value the safety and respect of everyone affected by our business. Because of this, we offer a whistle-blower service that can be used by anyone to report irregularities that go against our values and Code of Conduct. To ensure complete anonymity for the whistle-blower function we use an independent external partner, Whistleb facilitated through our owners Addtech AB plc. Follow this link to get to the external site. Here you can also find further information and choose more languages.
More information on the Addtech AB Group whistle-blowing reporting can be viewed here: Addtech Website.
Our customers extend around the world and operate in a wide variety of markets and sectors including Railway, Construction, Ventilation (Fire Rated), Explosion Proof, Medical, Military, Panel Builders and Power & Distribution.
Passionate for delivering a strong performance to all our shareholders, C&D are profitable, with consistent sales growth each year. The company is endlessly evolving its manufacturing equipment and techniques, while continuously improving and expanding on existing products in our collection of electrical control & switchgear and rail rolling stock components.
