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At Woodcock & Wilson, safety is not a checkbox – it’s a commitment. In the June 2025 edition of Inside Energy (EIC magazine), we shared our perspective on a critical but often misunderstood issue in hazardous area operations: the certification of non-electrical Ex equipment, such as industrial fans. Too often, Ex safety is assumed to […]

The engineering industry has typically struggled to achieve gender parity – with women making up just 15.7% of the UK workforce in 2024. One of the best ways to forge gender equality is to understand what works and do more of it, faster. In line with the theme of Accelerate Action for this year’s International […]

Every year, thousands of people in the UK take up apprenticeships in over 170 industries. These schemes offer the chance to gain hands-on experience while earning a wage, helping apprentices build real-world skills and kick-start their careers. With National Apprenticeship Week running from 10 to 16 February, we’re celebrating by shining a light on some […]

Woodcock & Wilson is proud to announce that Abd-Al Basit, our Chief Engineer, has successfully achieved the Chartered Engineer (CEng) status and been elected as a Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). Abd-Al Basit’s journey with Woodcock & Wilson began in 2019 when he joined as a Research and Development Engineer. Since then, he […]

Last month, our team had the privilege of attending the Ella Dawson Foundation Colour Ball. The evening highlighted the importance of community and support, especially for young adults facing cancer diagnoses. We were honoured to not only attend but also sponsor this meaningful event. The Ella Dawson Foundation’s mission resonates deeply with us, as they strive […]

Woodcock & Wilson is delighted to announce the successful completion of the F4H2 and CCUS project, marking a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable future. Our collaboration with the esteemed Nuclear AMRC team has been instrumental, providing us with invaluable insights into the hydrogen economy and positioning us as pioneers of innovation in […]

Woodcock & Wilson Ltd, a leading force in fan manufacturing and innovation are celebrating a golden jubilee as 2023 comes to a close. Founded in 1973, and based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, the company’s journey from humble beginnings to an industrial juggernaut is a testament to dedication, strong partnerships, and ambition. The journey took root […]

At Woodcock & Wilson, we offer the opportunity to gain an insight into our world of work with a look behind-the-scenes. Our taster session experience for young people who are considering a career in engineering and manufacturing has proved to be extremely successful and insightful. For us, ensuring the next generation of engineers are passionate […]

The certification of products is critical. We are currently seeing incorrectly certified fans for battery room ventilation and IIC applications. At Woodcock & Wilson we are the world’s only fan manufacturer to have its full range of products independently certified to IIC for both ATEX & IECEx hazardous areas.

Set of 8 Direct coupled ATEX fans on final inspection & loading for their long journey to site in Eastern Europe. Each of these ATEX fans has been performance tested. This 2.8-megawatt project has fan impellers up to 1900 diameter.