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- Ride for Precious Lives 2023
1 May 2023
PB Design is back in the saddle supporting Children's Hospice South West. On the 7th of July, 3 riders will take part in this year's Ride for Precious Lives, riding 205 miles over 3 days, taking in 3 counties from St Austell, Cornwall back to... Read more - We are hiring
1 Jun 2021
We are currently hiring for the following positions: Production & Test Engineer: This is dual role working across the business to ensure products meet our quality standards and documentation is kept up to date. In addition the role requires hands... Read more - Summer Shutdown
13 Aug 2020
Week commencing Monday 24th August up to and including 31st August the offices of PB Design will be closed for our Summer shutdown. For invoicing, please ensure that ALL invoices are forwarded to our dedicated email – [email protected]... Read more 
Every Child Needs Christmas
31 Dec 2019
For the third year running, PB Design staff have supported the “Every Child Needs Christmas” campaign whereby our staff donated presents for 0-16 year boys and girls in the BS area, to ensure that on Christmas morning, those children... Read more- A Good Deed
30 Sep 2019
We recently received this letter from Alagie, a student we sponsored in Gambia.It is great to see how we have been able to help the life of someone, and see how they, in turn, are making a difference. Read more - Clevedon School students helped by PB funding
6 Jul 2018
Due to the generous donation received from PB Design we have been able to do the following: Take 14 year 8 girls and 1 year 10 girl to see The Ada Show (www.adatheshow.com) at The Red Maids’ High School in Bristol.... Read more 
PB Donate to Lions Brass4Youth
4 Jun 2018
Lions Brass 4 Youth is North Somerset's County Youth Brass Band, for new and improving brass musicians. The Band is open to new members with or without music experience. Opportunities exist to play the full range of Brass Band instruments, and percussion... Read more
Clevedon Scout Hut Transformed!
4 Jan 2018
PB design is employee owned and as such is on the look out for more ways to get involved in the local community so were really pleased to get involved in a recent project to help the local Clevedon Scout goup. 1st Clevedon Scout Hut had its makeover... Read more- PB Design gets Arty
4 Jan 2018
To celebrate a recent purchase and refurbishment of two additional industrial units, we have been working with the Year 12 & 13 art students of Clevedon School who produced artwork for us using the theme “Power/Electricity”. We had fantastic... Read more 
Christmas Donation
25 Dec 2017
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PB gets festive with Christmas Jumper Day
15 Dec 2017
Today, many members of PB Design rallied together, donned their festive outfits to raise money for Save the Children. In total we have 21 Christmas Jumpers with many different designs and choices, from elves, to reindeer, to Father Christmas himself. PB... Read more
GETS at Christmas
15 Dec 2017
"Thank you for supporting our charity work in school at the Sunrise Centre for another year or sponsoring a student at a nearby school. We now have grown to help nearly 440 youngsters and we pay 33 staff, who have the chance of a... Read more
Santa Clause is coming to town!
15 Nov 2017
Various members of PB Design, and their families, are coming together for some Christmas holiday cheer and raise money for the Children’s Hospice South West – our nominated charity. We will be joining CWSW and hundreds of other Santa’s... Read more
Keynsham Bubble Rush September 2017
10 Nov 2017
Various members of the PB Design staff, and their families participated in the Keynsham 5k Bubble Rush run, in aid of Children's Hospice South West, and raised a fantastic £3000 for this wonderful charity who support children with life... Read more
PB Design set to transform Clevedon Scout Group Hut
23 Oct 2017
A Team of approximately 10 of us are being allowed to devote our work hours to redecorating the Clevedon Scout Group Hut on Friday 27th October. Under the guidance of an experienced decorator and with materials supplied by other local companies the Hut... Read more
Long-term sponsorship will save lives
8 Oct 2017
Since 2010 we have been sponsoring the schooling of the three children in the Jallow Family in Gambia. Imagine our delight when the eldest son, Alhagie, wrote to us to say, “I am now pursuing a four-year bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Reproductive... Read more
Parliamentary Review showcases PB Designs Best Practice
1 Oct 2017
The Parliamentary Review 2017, with an introduction by the Prime Minister, was published in September. PB Design was included as an example of “Best Practice”. The publication is now a key feature in the political calendar and acts as both... Read more
PB Design sponsors local girls rugby team
1 Aug 2017
Donating shirts for the team’s annual tour, this year the Hornettes managed to expand from one team to two – giving the opportunity for both under 13s and under 15s to play at Bournemouth RFC at this year’s mini-section tour... Read more
Ride for Precious Lives 2017
11 Jul 2017
It all started in St. Austell on Thursday night. With only a few hours kip it was off to Little Harbour hospice to collect our bikes and be ready for the off. 108 cyclists were taking part, including two tandems. It was... Read more
We are Sponsoring..........
1 Jun 2017
At PB Design we are very keen to help groups and organisations and this year, our chosen group is local girls rugby club – The Hornettes! Based in Weston Super Mare, at the Hornets RFC, The Hornettes are made up of a group of girls from all... Read more
Ride for Precious Lives
17 May 2017
Ride for Precious Lives Friday 7 - Sunday 9 July 2017 Three days, three counties, three hospices… Ride for Precious Lives is our most ambitious fund raising event to date for PB Design, 205 miles, three day cycle challenge... Read more
PB Design backs Children's Hospice South West
1 May 2017
As an employee owned business, PB Design are committed to supporting the wider community. When we polled our partners to ask which charities the company should support, the overwhelming response was to support local children or cancer charities. Hearing... Read more
Battery Powered Pudsey : An Update
6 Apr 2017
A big Thank you to all of those who supported us and the NIBS team In total a whopping £12,916.70 was raised between them for Children in Need. "This was a great achievement by a dedicated group of individuals, despite some team... Read more
PB Design cuts emissions
28 Feb 2017
At PB Design we have dramatically cut our CO² emissions by installing 316 no. 285Wp solar panels on the roof of our 2 recently acquired factory units. The 100kWp installed by Solarsense covers 630m² and is estimated to generate some 81,370kWh... Read more
Accounts & HR Assistant Vacancy
19 Jan 2017
Accounts & HR Assistant We have a permanent opportunity for an Accounts and HR Assistant. The role is to provide administrative support to the Finance Manager, undertaking basic bookkeeping, credit control, and maintaining HR processes. The position... Read more
Every Child Needs Christmas
1 Dec 2016
This year as part of our Christmas Giving, we will be supporting “Every Child Needs Christmas” Its so easy to get involved and will make a MASSIVE difference to LOTS of children in our local area. All staff will be donating gifts costing... Read more
Battery Powered Pudsey
17 Nov 2016
It all started over a beer at a conference in Oswestry, Shropshire. For the last four years, the organisers of the NiBS (Nothern Industrial Battery Services) battery conference, have raised money for Children in Need. Someone came up with the bright... Read more
Battery Powered Pudsey
8 Nov 2016
Every year, Pudsey is raffled off at the NiBS Battery Conference in Oswestry. This year NiBS and PB Design will be taking Pudsey on the ride of a lifetime. A team from NiBS will cycle Pudsey 140 miles from Oswestry to PB Design & Development in Clevedon... Read more
A Great Day for Cycling and all in a Good Cause
18 Jul 2016
The challenge was on, to take part in the Great Weston Ride, riding from Bristol to Weston-Super-Mare over the Mendips. A variety of courses were available, from 56 miles, taking in Burrington Combe through to 75 miles taking in three climbs including... Read more
PB Design supports Weston Food Bank
4 Dec 2015
Once again our troops came up trumps with gifts of food for families in crisis at this special time of year. These donations will be given to The Weston super Mare Foodbank which provides an emergency 3 day supply of food for those families in desperate... Read more
29 Sep 2015
PB Design Staff completed over 440 miles between them last Sunday, taking part in the Stroke Association 60 Mile Cycle Ride. They have raised £1768 to date on their Just Giving page, with further offline donations taking their total to close to... Read more
PB Design Sponsors Youth Swimmer
24 Sep 2015
Congratulations to our sponsored swimmer JAMES WAMSLEY who won the 50m Breaststroke, 50m Backstroke and was 2nd in the 50m Freestyle and 50m Backstroke at the Exeter City’s Spring Meet recently. James is 16 years old and certainly puts... Read more
Innovation on the home straight
15 Sep 2015
As our Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) with Reading University School of Systems Engineering commences its final year, we were invited to showcase our progress at an Open Evening held at the University. The event was in collaboration with Innovate UK... Read more
PB Design is Employee Owned
14 Jul 2015
On 14th July we all celebrated our transition to an Employee Owned business with (only) one glass of local Somerset cider. This is an important event which secures the future independence of PB Design and therefore your continuity of supply. We have... Read more
1 Jun 2015
Our Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) student, Edward Paul, from Reading University encouraged one of our directors, Tim Broomfield, to don his swimming trucks for a good cause. Last December Edward & Tim started training in an outdoor pool where... Read more
PB Design qualifies as ABB Worldwide Supplier
25 Mar 2015
PB Design are proud to announce their second year as a registered Achilles Power & Tech Supplier, which qualifies us to supply all the ABB worldwide business units with Industrial Battery Chargers and Batteries, being a stage 2 supplier we are also... Read more
PB Design achieves IIP Gold Standard
1 Jan 2015
PB Design achieves IIP Gold Standard PB Design has made steady progress since achieving the IIP Standard in 2011. Our effort and continuous improvements in people management have now been recognised by the achievement of the Gold Standard.... Read more
PB Design Christmas Dontation
9 Dec 2014
In lieu of christmas cards, PB Design & Developments Ltd will, once again, be supporting a local charity, the Clevedon Food-bank, based in North Somerset, a charity which provides emergency food for local people in crisis, and Freewheelers, an voluntary... Read more
Permanent Vacancies
3 Oct 2014
RECOGNISED LEADERS IN STANDBY POWER SOLUTIONS PB Design has established a first-class reputation for supplying standby battery power systems. These systems provide critical backup power in such diverse applications as electricity transmission and... Read more
Wire Person Required
1 Oct 2014
We have a vacancy for a Wire Person at our factory in Clevedon. Job Description: To wire and assemble battery chargers and sub-assemblies. Previous experience is preferable. Hours are 39.5 per week. Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm and Friday 7am... Read more
ISO14001:2004 certification confirms our environmental improvements.
1 Aug 2014
Whilst we have been recording and steadily reducing our environmental impact over the past ten years, it is only recently that we have taken the step of formalising our Environmental Management System. This progress was achieved earlier this year... Read more
PB Design Unleashed
23 May 2014
PB Design attended the Gromits Unleashed auction in 2013 with the hope of making a winning bid. Unfortunately we were unsuccessful, but, not being too disheartened, we purchased a couple of Paint Your Own figurines and asked our staff to come up... Read more
PB Design steps up to IIP Silver
20 Feb 2014
Having gained Investors in People (IIP) accreditation in 2011, the Company has now progressed to the Silver Award for the way it has continued to improve performance through the support and motivation of its employees. Over a third of the UK’s... Read more
Service Administrator Required
29 Jan 2014
We have a vacancy for a full time Service Administrator at our offices in Clevedon. To apply, please email [email protected], and provide a copy of your CV. JOB DESCRIPTION Job title: Service Administrator Main Purposes: To... Read more
Battery chargers in stock
20 Jan 2014
Having increased our overall capacity last year, we have now responded to urgent requirements for standby power. We now stock 24V/6A/8Ah, 30V/5A/8Ah, and 110V/2A/5Ah chargers housed in our “Size 2” enclosures [460(W)x350(D)x500(H)mm - [see... Read more
Christmas wishes from all at PB Design
1 Dec 2013
Our offices will close for the holidays on Friday 20th December at 12.30pm, and will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2014 at 8.15am. Goods In will close at 5pm on Thursday 19th December and will re-open at 8.15am on Thursday 2nd January... Read more
PB Design supports Movember
1 Dec 2013
This year, some of PB Design’s male staff (aka the Wolverines) took part in MOVEMBER, to support charities dedicated to provide care and support for those suffering with cancer and mental health issues. Of the 12 staff that decided to... Read more
Wire Person Required
1 Oct 2013
We have a vacancy for a Wire Person at our factory in Clevedon. Job Description: To wire and assemble battery chargers and sub-assemblies. Previous experience is preferable. Hours are 39.5 per week. Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm and Friday 7am... Read more
PB Design to speak at the 2013 NiBS Battery Conference
12 Aug 2013
This year Phil Tomkinson, PB Designs' Business Development Manager will speak at the NiBS Battery Conference. His paper is entitled "Switchmode and Thyristor Chargers: exactly what is the difference" and will also be accompanied by... Read more
PB Design continues it support of the Bah children
1 Aug 2013
PB Design has once again renewed support and sponsorship of the three Bah children; continuing support enabling them to continue in their education for another school year. The scheme is maintained by GETs (Gambia Education and Teaching support) and... Read more
Knowledge Transfer Project Update
29 Jul 2013
PB Design would like to congratulate their newest employee, Edward Paul, who recently graduated with a 1st honours Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Reading. The first month of the project has seen great enthusiasm... Read more
Exciting and innovative collaboration with PB Design and the University of Reading
17 Jun 2013
PB Design is delighted to be working in collaboration with the University of Reading’s School of Systems Engineering on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). The 33 month project is to develop a new product range using digital power techniques... Read more
PB Design Increases Output
1 Apr 2013
Three months after refurbishing our newly acquired factory, we have increased our capacity by 50%. The introduction of this larger batch production line, operated on lean principles, has enabled us to satisfy the growing demand for our products. The... Read more
PB Design Reduces Emissions
1 Feb 2013
PB Design continuously strives to reduce its environmental impact. Foremost it does this by ensuring compliance with the Law. This includes the tight control and segregation of hazardous and other wastes. The Company also has an annual improvement... Read more
PB Design Expands Production Capacity
1 Jan 2013
PB Design has invested some £400,000 in a newly acquired factory adjacent to its existing site. This development is due to the need to satisfy increasing customer demand. It will enable PB Design to expand its production capacity and provide further... Read more
PB Design Christmas Donation
31 Dec 2012
PB Design’s chosen charity for a donation in lieu of christmas cards 2012, is “Clevedon Food Bank”. There are 200 food banks nationwide which provide vital help and assistance to those in need within your local community, and Clevedon... Read more
PB Design supports Sam's House
10 Dec 2012
Once again, PB Design staff and management have opted to forgo traditional Secret Santa gifts and instead have donated presents to Sam’s House, Bristol, a Clic Sargent Home from Home for children who suffer from... Read more
PB Design presenting at NiBS Battery Conference 2012
4 Oct 2012
Once again our Sales Director, Andy Hooper, is presenting at the NiBS Battery Conference. His topic for this year is "Battery and Charger Monitoring" and includes a live demonstration. Tickets are available online from NiBS and further... Read more
PB Design supports Solar Engergy
28 Jun 2012
PB Design continues its support of solar energy. Following on from its previous support of Ethical Solar, PB design have pledged to support Demand Energy Equality, a Bristol based project that aims to reduce the cost of solar panels and enable low... Read more
PB Design Promotes Education through GETS
19 Apr 2012
Continued sponsorship through the charity GETS has allowed three children to receive an education. PB Design have been sponsoring the Jallow family for the past 4 years. Read more
New Vacancy
18 Apr 2012
We have a vacancy for a Wire Person at our factory in Clevedon. Job Description: To wire and assemble battery chargers and sub-assemblies. Previous experience is preferable. Hours are 39.5 per week. Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm and Friday 7am... Read more
We are recruiting
11 Apr 2012
PB Design has established an enviable world-wide reputation for providing battery-based standby power systems. These systems are used in such diverse applications as power distribution, metros & railways, and building services. They are designed... Read more
PB Design go over the edge!!
6 Mar 2012
Their mission should they choose to accept it - to launch themselves off the side of the 200ft Premier Inn hotel in Bristol. On the 4th of March members of the PB Design team bravely took part in a sponsored abseil to raise money... Read more
New Team Members
30 Jan 2012
We are pleased to welcome Claire Webb, who joins the team as Service Administrator, and our newest Field Service Engineer Dan Gowing. Angela Cooke, who joined us as Service Administrator back in July has moved on to take over our accounts department.... Read more
PB Design receives award for Outstanding Commitment to Training
24 Jan 2012
Our local college in Weston-super-Mare has recognised us as an Employer with “Outstanding Commitment to Training”. This is due to our investment in customised and NQV training which was delivered by The College over the past year. PB Design... Read more
PB Design releases Black Start Controller at Nibs Battery Conference
23 Nov 2011
This month PB Design Sales Director Andy Hooper launched the Black Start Controller at the Nibs Battery Conference in North Wales. View our products section for more information on Black Start or call us on +44 (0) 1275 874411 or email... Read more
Nibs Battery Conference
28 Oct 2011
Our sales director, Andy Hooper, is to present at the Nibs battery conference this year on “Black Start history and options in the UK.” The Battery conference takes place at Oswestry in Shropshire on the 9th and 10th of November and is the... Read more
PB Design get into the Christmas spirit.
14 Oct 2011
We are pleased to announce that this year our staff are getting into the Christmas spirit by forgoing the traditional ‘Secret Santa’ and instead providing much needed support to those in need. The Link Romania Family Shoebox Appeal has... Read more
PD Design expands its Service Department once more
6 Sep 2011
PB Design and developments have once again expanded their service team. We are pleased to welcome Angela Cooke who joins as Service Administrator, and Ian Mitchell as a Field Service Engineer. We are still recruiting for Field Engineers, so if... Read more
PB Design win third consecutive framework agreement with leading DNO
25 Aug 2011
PB Design & Developments are pleased to announce that they have been awarded a 3 year framework agreement by Western Power Distribution for the third consecutive time. Over the last framework agreements we have worked actively with Western Power... Read more
PB Design Supports Renewable Energy
9 Aug 2011
DIY Solar workshops, in conjunction with Ethical Solar works to bring workshops to communities across the south west. To encourage the use of DIY solar systems built from recycled solar cells. DIY Solar workshops seek to educate people to build their... Read more
New Products
12 May 2011
PB Design are pleased to announce two exciting new products. Firstly focussing on the needs of Black Start Strategies and secondly making system information freely available and improving communications and analysis. Read more
Gambian Educational & Teaching Support (GETS)
12 May 2011
Gambian Education & Teaching Support (GETS) is a charity that strives to improve education, employment and training opportunities for Gambian people. 2011-2012 will be the fourth year that PB Design have sponsored three children, Modou, Isatou... Read more
PB Design Supports Mercy Ships
23 Mar 2011
Mercy Ships is a charity that we at PB Design feel strongly about and are happy to support. Mercy Ships operate hospital ships to developing nations. They provide health care and community development services which reach some of the poorest regions... Read more- Smart Driving Course
28 Feb 2011
At PB Design we do all we can to ensure we are as environmentally sound as possible. In February 2011 a large proportion of our workforce participated in a smarter driving training course where individuals learn techniques to drive more efficiently.... Read more 
PB Design New Training Facilities
20 Jan 2011
In January, PB Design completed work on a new training centre enabling us to improve our training and provide a free meeting facility for our customers. Our high tech conference area utilises such facilities as a sophisticated interactive HD whiteboard. If... Read more
Investors In People
27 Dec 2010
We are proud to announce that on the 23rd December 2010 PB Design were presented a plaque recognising us as achieving Investors In People Standard in November 2010. A press release will follow but if you would like more information please contact... Read more- Battery system sees the light at Liverpool Gallery
26 May 2003
When the Walker in Liverpool recently underwent a major GBP 4.3million refurbishment program, PB Design supplied a 110V DCcentral battery system to support its emergency lighting. TheWalker Gallery holds a wide-ranging collection of prints,drawings... Read more - 110V Battery Charger for Sharjah Substation
12 Sep 2000
Following an integrated improvement project, implemented by the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa), Bristol based PB Design has provided Alstom T and D with a dual 110V battery charger for a new 220 kV substation associated with Wasit PowerStation. Alstom... Read more
