Company Profile

About Kempston Controls

TEC Electric had a long and rich tradition in industry and was established over 70 years ago as part of The Technical Equipment Company. This company operated as a manufacturer of premium switchgear as well as a product supplier until the mid-eighties when the distribution business took precedence.

TEC Electric was formed in 2005 to distribute electrical components from a range of franchises, supplying electrical wholesalers, machine, and panel builders and more. Over the years they built a strong reputation for product quality and technical service. This comprehensive background made them a perfect fit to join Kempston Controls.

Kempston Controls, one of the UK’s leading distributors of Automation and Process Control and HVAC equipment, acquired and rebranded TEC Electric to Kempston Controls in February 2020. This gave Kempston Controls an important base in the EU market to run alongside its operations in the UK and the Middle East. In turn, this acquisition massively enhanced the product offer, availability, and technical services for both TEC Electric customers and existing Kempston Controls customers.


--As a multi-national company we are able to benefit from all of the technical knowledge at our partner location in the UK--
--See some of the expertise you can rely on below--

Sensors Team

The sensors team have decades of industry relevant experience and knowledge covering a large range of sensor suppliers and sensing products including Inductive, Capacitive, Photoelectric and Ultrasonic sensors. Their experience makes them go-to safety experts when it comes to choosing the right sensors.

Dependable, this dedicated team cover Limit Switches, Encoders, Pressure, Level and Flow Sensors, Temperature Sensors, Valves and more. They can source alternative devices based on just a description or installation specifications from our wide range of products. The Sensors Team don’t just offer a solution they offer the best solution they can.

Fuse & Control Gear Team

The Fuse and Control Gear Team have a huge wealth of knowledge, containing specialist engineers with manufacturer trained backgrounds and many years of experience who can identify and replace the legacy products still found in the workplace.

Often, manufacturers will refer customers to our technical team because of their knowledge of the components industry. Our Fuse specialists can advise on the use and replacement of everything from Sub-miniature to Medium Voltage Fuses.

Always up-to-date with the latest technology so that they have the expertise and knowledge to be able to answer any questions and queries with speed and confidence.

Thermal Solutions Team

A team of highly skilled engineers with decades of Industrial Process Heating and Thermal Control installation experience behind them. Versatile, they provide problem-solving solutions and system integration for all manner of industrial and commercial applications. Innovative burner system solutions and product sourcing for obsolete products are just some of the services on offer.

They have all the answers to customers Thermal Product conundrums, helping them improve the efficiency and operation of their installations, equipment configuration, set-up and programming.

A team to rely on, they can provide customers with a fully prepared fuel and air control scheme, complete with a cross-referenced parts list and quotation.

HVAC & Process Control Team

HVAC & Process Control Team brings decades of relevant industrial expertise to help provide customers with the perfect technical product solutions for their next installation projects.

Backed by Kempston Controls extensive HVAC and Control product offering this experienced team knows what works, with competitive pricing, exceptional stock levels and exemplary service they have the foundation to help serve customers better.

Trained by leading manufacturers in the latest product innovations, they source top brand products with the best value alternatives to suit customer’s needs from a vast range of stocked items including -Sensors, Metering, Valves and Actuators, Level Detection Devices, Pressure Sensors, Heating Controls and Flow Devices.

This dedicated team can provide Service and Facilities Management companies with commercial spares as well as Building Controls and BMS peripheral equipment to System Integrators and Mechanical Contractors.