The company has built its foundations on strong engineering expertise, quality manufacturing and close customer relationshipsFamily and colleagues at a Brownhills-based engineering and manufacturing business Adams Enclosures Limited have celebrated the firm’s 20th anniversary.Adams Enclosures Limited specialises in the design and production of bespoke electrical enclosures and busbar systems for the control panel and switchgear industry. Directors Hannah Adams, Simon Banks, Thomas Adams and James Adams at Adams Enclosures | Photo: Adams EnclosuresThe company was founded in 2006 by Wayne Adams and Andria Adams, who established the business as a family-run enterprise built on strong engineering expertise, quality manufacturing and close customer relationships.Over the years it has grown steadily to become a trusted supplier within the UK’s electrical manufacturing sector. Adams Enclosures | Photo: Adams EnclosuresAdams Enclosures supports control panel builders and electrical engineers by producing custom sheet metal enclosures for low-voltage switchboards, motor control centres and electrical control systems – which are all manufactured to customer specifications.The company operates from a 24,000 sq ft manufacturing facility, based on Maybrook Industrial Estate, which is equipped with advanced production technologies including state-of-the-art CNC machinery, a fabrication workshop and in-house powder coating facility – allowing the firm to produce everything from small fabricated components to complete switchboard enclosure solutions with certified busbar assemblies.Adams Enclosures Limited in Brownhills | Photo: GoogleA key part of the company’s development has been its commitment to continuous investment in technology, quality assurance and workforce development. Adams Enclosures has also invested heavily in type testing and certification to BS EN 61439, ensuring its enclosure and busbar systems meet electrical safety and performance standards required by the industry.In December 2025, founders Wayne Adams and Andria Adams retired from the business after nearly two decades of leadership and growth. The company, however, remains firmly within the family, with the next generation now leading the business – which employs 64 people.The team at Adams Enclosures | Photo: Adams EnclosuresThomas Adams, who has served as operations director since 2016, was promoted to managing director in January 2026, and he is joined by Hannah Adams as financial director and James Adams as production director, ensuring the company’s leadership remains firmly within the founding family. The management team is further bolstered by technical director Simon Banks, who joined the company in December 2013 and was promoted to his current role in 2016, and whose expertise plays a key role in advancing the company’s engineering capabilities and technical development.Founders Wayne and Andria Adams with daughter Hannah Adams and brothers Thomas and James | Photo: Adams EnclosuresThe business celebrated its 20th anniversary on July 17 – and as the company enters its next chapter under new leadership it continues to build on its strong family values while expanding its technical expertise, production capacity and partnerships across the electrical engineering sector.Financial director Hannah Adams said: “The anniversary celebration was a wonderful way to mark the momentous occasion and give back to our workforce. Looking to the future, we aim to continue growing our business organically, focusing on a positive working environment, and improving our overall manufacturing process and facilities.”Continue Reading
Manufacturing business Adams Enclosures celebrates 20 years
