Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Design & Manufacturing Services in Wellingborough
Established in 1973, we have built a reputation as a leader in engineering design and manufacturing across aerospace, electronics, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our expertise spans 40 years of delivering innovative production equipment and processes for global clients. We operate multiple UK business units specialising in work cells, production lines, technical flooring distribution, and temperature-sensitive logistics solutions. Our project management team handles high-value technical disposals for international clients, combining innovation with meticulous attention to detail.Every business unit prioritises ideas, quality, and long-term customer relationships. We have navigated significant industry challenges while maintaining our entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to integrity. Our history includes pioneering developments for major brands like New Balance, Nike, and Adidas, alongside critical pandemic response projects. Headquartered in Wellingborough, we continue to serve diverse markets with the same dedication that has sustained us through decades of change.
Services
Design engineering
Project management
Temperature-sensitive solutions
Technical flooring distribution
Spare parts supply
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- 40 years of engineering expertise across multiple industries
- Specialised in temperature-sensitive logistics solutions
- Proven project management for complex technical disposals
- Innovative production equipment design since 1973
- Commitment to long-term customer relationships
Services
Design engineering
We create custom production equipment for aerospace, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. Our engineers develop innovative solutions for manufacturing processes and work cells. With 40 years' experience, we deliver precision-engineered systems that meet exacting industry standards.
Project management
Our team manages high-value technical disposals of processing plant and equipment. We handle complex projects for UK and international clients with professional execution. Services include asset evaluation, logistics coordination, and compliance management throughout the disposal process.
Temperature-sensitive solutions
We provide insulated container systems for transporting temperature-critical goods. Our Thermotainer and Avatherm products protect pharmaceuticals and biological materials during transit. Solutions include distribution rights for leading temperature-controlled packaging brands across Europe.
Technical flooring distribution
We distribute specialist interlocking flooring systems for industrial applications. Our Ecoloc and Overath product ranges offer durable, hygienic flooring solutions. Products suit manufacturing environments, clean rooms, and temperature-controlled storage facilities across multiple sectors.
Spare parts supply
We supply replacement components for all manufactured product lines. Key offerings include ContrAFlow oven parts and PAF System7 components. Our service ensures continued operation of critical manufacturing equipment through timely parts provision and technical support.
People
Alfred Staden
Founder
Founded PED Technologies in 1973 from a garden shed in Wilby. Developed heating products for the shoe industry before establishing the company's engineering foundation. Retired in 1988 but laid the entrepreneurial groundwork for future expansion.
David Staden
Majority Shareholder
Joined the business in 1974 and became majority shareholder in 1984. Led international expansion through commercial property ventures and global client relationships. Represented the company at Buckingham Palace when receiving the Queen's Award for Exports in 1993.
Brian Cheney
Finance Director
Joined PED in 1989 and maintained financial stability for over 25 years. Played crucial role in navigating the company through the 1999 UK manufacturing collapse. Ensured fiscal discipline during periods of significant international growth and acquisitions.
Tom Staden
Sales Executive
David Staden's son who joined the sales division in 2009. Represents the third generation of family involvement in the business. Focuses on expanding distribution networks for technical flooring products and insulated container systems.
Questions
What industries does PED Technologies serve?
We serve aerospace, electronics, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and automotive sectors with engineering solutions, temperature-controlled logistics, and technical flooring systems.
How long has PED been in business?
We've operated for over 40 years since our founding in 1973, with expertise passed through three generations of leadership.
What temperature-sensitive solutions do you offer?
We distribute Thermotainer, Avatherm, and TKT insulated containers for transporting pharmaceuticals and biological materials across Europe.
Can you supply spare parts for old equipment?
Yes, we provide replacement components for all product lines including ContrAFlow ovens and PAF System7 equipment through our dedicated parts service.
Do you handle international projects?
Our project management team handles technical disposals for clients across the UK and internationally, with experience in over 30 countries.
What makes PED different from competitors?
Our combination of 40-year heritage, family values, and innovative approach delivers engineering solutions with personal accountability and technical excellence.
