1981: Where it all Began
Langley Engineering was established in 1981 with a focus on supplying cable tools to electrical contractors and supporting local businesses with specialist power requirements and technical knowledge.
1983: Investing in Growth
The company expanded quickly, growing rapidly and were soon carrying an extensive stock which meant new, bigger premises were needed. Langley Engineering moved to Theale in Reading in 1983, a central location that was selected to best serve the growing UK network of customers.
1985: Building the Langley Specialist Range
In 1985, Langley were approached by the company that would grow to become Cooper Power Systems and jointly they entered into an exclusive distribution agreement that made Langley Engineering the single approved supplier of Cooper Power Systems medium voltage (MV) products into the UK, Europe and the Middle East.
1986: Investing in Diversification
The Langley Engineering range coupled with a deep technical knowledge base were extensively received and to support the growing customer project needs it was time to expand the Langley product range which resulted in the introduction of Padmount Transformers, Voltage Regulators and Surge Arrestors.
1990: Partners in Growth
Langley Engineering entered into an agreement with COMEM, becoming exclusive distributers for this market leading range of products. Specialising in a wide range of accessories and bushings for oil-immersed and dry-type transformers, the COMEM range added yet more capability to Langley Engineering’s product range.
1993: Partners in Growth
By the mid-1990s Langley Engineering were distributing specialised power accessories for some of the biggest names in the world such as 3M, ABB, COMEM and Pfisterer as well as Cooper Power Systems. These industry leading brands alongside the Langley Engineering technical service meant that projects were secured with some of the biggest utility companies in the UK
2014: Jointing Tech and Langley Join Forces
In 2014 Langley Engineering was acquired by Jointing Tech. This was a strategic move for both companies as Jointing Tech looked to add the supply of transformers, voltage regulators and switchgear into the low, medium and high voltage markets both in the UK and overseas to their portfolio.
2021: A Strategic Partnership
In 2021 Jointing Tech was acquired by the Wolseley Infrastructure Company, strategically strengthening Wolseley’s position as the unrivalled, premier providers to the power industry. As well as Langley Engineerin and Jointing Tech, Wolseley Infrastructure also includes Fusion Utilities, Burdens, Bluebay Building Products and Continental.
2022: Investing in Growth
To accommodate the additional growth and stock range held on site, a new 20,000 sq ft flagship facility in Yate, Bristol was opened to support our continued expansion and customer demand. This facility is extensively stocked for convenient order fulfilment across the UK wide network of branches and is home to Langley Engineering and Jointing Tech.
2024: Tactical Expansion
Wolseley Infrastructure opened a 150,000 sq ft purpose built sustainable fulfilment centre, setting an industry benchmark by combining extensive stock capacity with the seamless integration of commercial and warehouse operations to deliver exceptional service.
2026: Digital Innovation
Jointing Tech continues to lead digital innovation through the launch of its specialist industry app, providing fast, intuitive access to real‑time product data, streamlined navigation, one‑tap ordering, and timely push notifications. Fully integrated with the existing web platform, the app enables seamless and efficient digital management.
2026: New Look, Same Great Product Range
In 2026, Langley Engineering was rebranded to visually align the division with Jointing Tech. The specialist product range and industry leading partnerships remained in place however the brand and digital presence were updated.