About Fabdec Group
Established in 1960, Fabdec Group is a British manufacturer of stainless steel solutions, serving customers across the UK and worldwide.
Pioneers In Stainless Steel
Fabdec Group is a British manufacturer specialising in stainless steel engineering solutions for a wide range of industries. From our headquarters and manufacturing facilities in Ellesmere, Shropshire, we design, manufacture and supply dairy cooling systems, water heating solutions, process vessels and energy recovery systems to customers across the UK and worldwide.
Our commitment to innovation, quality and engineering excellence is supported by continued investment in advanced manufacturing technology, research and development, and our highly skilled workforce. By combining decades of experience with modern production capabilities, we deliver reliable, high-quality solutions tailored to the requirements of our customers.
People and partnerships are central to our approach. We aim to build lasting relationships with customers, suppliers and employees through collaboration, continuous improvement and a commitment to responsible manufacturing. Our operations are further supported by our presence in Germany, providing sales and distribution services to international markets.
Through Cookes Fabdec Ltd, we also provide specialist installation, servicing and technical support for milk cooling systems, helping customers maintain the performance and reliability of their equipment.
Fabdec Group operates a quality management system certified to ISO 9001, reflecting our ongoing commitment to consistent manufacturing standards, quality assurance and customer satisfaction.
Our customer service philosophy is to create a partnership with our customers and to understand their business. We believe in continuous improvement to exceed all their expectations.
Fabdec - A History
Over 6 Decades Of Engineering Excellence
1960
Fabdec was established in November 1960 as a joint venture between Dairy Equipment Co. USA and Fullwood & Bland of Ellesmere, manufacturing refrigerated bulk milk tanks for the UK dairy industry.
1985
Fabdec acquired Elektrogeno GmbH (now Fabdec GmbH), establishing a distribution network for its products across Europe.
1987
Fabdec manufactured specialist fuel cylinders for Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson’s historic transatlantic hot air balloon crossing.
1989
Following the fall of the Berlin Wall, new opportunities emerged for Fabdec and Elektrogeno in Eastern European markets. Fabdec also expanded its manufacturing facilities with a 14,000 sq ft extension.
1991
Fabdec supplied fuel cylinders for Per Lindstrand and Richard Branson’s record-breaking transpacific hot air balloon crossing.
1992
Fabdec received the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement, recognising the company’s success in international markets.
1995
Fabdec expanded its manufacturing facilities by a further 20,000 sq ft, investing in new equipment to meet growing demand associated with alternate-day milk collection.
2000
Fabdec acquires Kingston Somerset Ltd, expanding its sales and distribution of milking machine spares & consumables.
C S Powell appointed Managing Director of Fabdec Ltd.
2002
Order received for 14 special fuel tanks for Steve Fosset’s successful attempt at a new world record by circumnavigating the globe in a hot air balloon.
The company also completed a management buyout, with Ghassan Haddad and Graham Egar joining Chris Powell on the Fabdec Board.
2005
Fabdec introduces the Excelsior range of unvented water heaters, expanding its product portfolio into the water heating market.
2006
Fabdec opened its new European Distribution Centre in Ellesmere, Shropshire, strengthening its warehousing and distribution capabilities.
2009
Fabdec took steps to expand its manufacturing activities into the brewery sector, developing its capabilities in stainless steel process vessels.
2011
Fabdec made a major investment in water heater manufacturing, introducing twin robotic welding technology to enhance its production capabilities.
2013
Fabdec introduced a new 30,000L dairy silo tank, expanding its range of large-capacity milk storage solutions.
2015
Fabdec invested in advanced equipment for large tank manufacturing, including 6-metre CNC rollers and automated grinding and polishing machinery.
The company also launched the EXCELSIOR ‘I’ unvented water heater, featuring patented 3S technology.
2016
Fabdec acquire Cookes Electrical Ltd, strengthening its installation and servicing capabilities within the dairy industry.
2017
Fabdec manufactured its longest tank to date, measuring 9 metres in length, for an international customer.
2018
Fabdec introduced Hi-Flo 3S water heating technology and won the Shropshire Business Awards Best Manufacturer winner.
2019
Fabdec received the Export Award at the Shropshire Business Awards and expanded its brewery vessel offering.
Further manufacturing investment included laser welding technology for heat exchanger plates, a 4-metre 200-tonne CNC press brake and an H-frame press. Solar PV panels were also installed at the Ellesmere manufacturing facility.
2020
Fabdec celebrated its 60th anniversary, marking six decades of stainless steel manufacturing and engineering.
2021
Fabdec implemented SAP Business One across the company, modernising its business management systems and operations.
2022
Fabdec opened a new warehouse and office facility in Germany, strengthening its support and distribution capabilities for European customers.
2023
Fabdec was named a finalist in the Excellence in Manufacturing & Engineering category at the Shropshire Business Awards.
2024
Fabdec increased investment in its BRITANX Process division, expanding beyond brewery vessels to offer a wider range of stainless steel process vessels for industrial applications.
2025
Fabdec expanded its digital presence through investment in online platforms, website development and digital marketing, improving how customers access product information and support.
2026
Fabdec launched the INSTA-KOOL Falling Film Chiller, featuring an innovative design with an integrated drawer system, introducing a new addition to the company’s cooling solutions portfolio.
Facilities
Fabdec Ltd
International headquarters and manufacturing plant in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
European Distribution Centre
Warehousing and Distribution Centre in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
Fabdec GmbH
Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
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