About Us

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Based in Clevedon, North Somerset, England, our capability runs from design through production, testing, installation, commissioning and maintenance. Either standard or custom built products, designed to meet customer or industry specific needs, can be supplied. Our commitment to customer care is reflected in an enviable level of repeat business from an ever-expanding customer base, including many “blue chip” organisations. Our products are in service throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle and Far East and are used in every sort of business activity, from electricity supply and distribution, to ships, oil rigs, railways, metros, airports and leisure facilities.

In 2014, PB Design became an Employee Owned Company where all staff are co-owners of the business. With a co-ownership ethos, we are able to offer the same quality of product and support that our customers have grown accustomed to.

Charger & Distribution Suite

We are proud of our achievements whether this is achieving Investors In People Silver, or raising much needed funds for local charities. We are particularly proud to be awarded Manufacturer of the Region (South) by Make UK in 2023 as well as:

  • Winner – Developing Future Talent (South)
  • Runner Up – SME of the Year (South)
  • Runner Up – Health, Safety and Wellbeing (South)
  • Runner Up – Developing Future Talent (National)
Make UK Awards 2023

Our History

PB Design and Developments was founded in 1979 and for over 40 years has been designing and manufacturing battery charging systems for standby power applications.

Our 40+ year history

1979
PB Design founded by Paul Britton in home garage at Portishead and incorporated in 1979
1984
Electronic functions developed
Electronic functions developed
1990
Focus on rail and emergency lighting market
1992
PB Design moves to an industrial unit in St Anne’s due to growth
1995
Secured London Underground Jubilee Line Extension for £500,000
1997
Upgrade to ISO9001 to include design capability and quote for major customised projects
1998
PB Design moves to larger premises in Clevedon due to growth in demand
2005
PB Design is the market leader in the United Kingdom
2007
Management Buy-out by three managers / directors initiates further growth and improvements
2010
PB Design works along side Western Power Distribution to design and manufacture an innovative automatic battery disconnectors for Black Start
PB Design works along side Western Power Distribution to design and manufacture an innovative automatic battery disconnectors for Black Start
2011
Awarded in Investors In People status
2012
Adjacent property in Clevedon acquired for further growth
2014
ISO 14001 to reduce utilities consumption on by 33%
ISO 14001 to reduce utilities consumption on by 33%
2014
Won contract to supply chargers for the Great Western Electrification Project
2014
Awarded Investors in People
Awarded Investors in People
2015
PB Design becomes 100% employee owned
PB Design becomes 100% employee owned
2016
PB Design acquires two premises alongside current premise
PB Design acquires two premises alongside current premise
2016
Expansion into two further units on the estate at the same time installing 83kW of solar power
2018
PB Design becomes a Real Living Wage (RLW) employer
PB Design becomes a Real Living Wage (RLW) employer
2019
Celebrate 40 years of being a leading standby power company

   

2021
PB Design joins and is accredited to the Good Business Charter
2022
Invested in additional 75kW of Solar Energy
2022
Awarded We Invest In People Silver
We Invest In People Silver
2023
Winner Manufacturer of the Region (South) and Developing Future Talent Make UK Manufacturing Awards South.
Make UK Awards 2023
2024
Runner Up “Developing Future Talent” Make UK National Manufacturing Awards