Contactum Ltd Information

Founded in 1936, Contactum is celebrating 90 years of supporting the UK and Northern Ireland’s electrical industry, as well as customers across global export markets. While the company’s origins lie in British design, engineering and manufacturing, Contactum’s evolution has positioned it as one of the UK’s most comprehensive suppliers of electrical solutions, with a head office based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Over this time, the company has grown to offer a comprehensive one-stop shop portfolio of more than 6,000 products for the electrical market, including single-phase and three-phase circuit protection, distribution and control products, and an extensive range of wiring accessories. Contactum holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditations, and is recognised with an EcoVadis medal rating for its ongoing sustainability performance. The company’s commitment to product development is reflected in its award-winning innovations, including the Defender 2.0 consumer unit and the 250A Distribution Board. As part of the global alfanar group, Contactum benefits from the expertise and scale of a parent company specialising in the design, development and supply of electrical and construction products worldwide.