About Us
Rugged technology for harsh environments
Established in 1938, Steatite is a market leader in the design, manufacture and supply of a range of rugged technology, including portable and industrial embedded computing, integrated computer systems, custom lithium battery packs, secure communication systems, antennas, and imaging technologies. Our focus is on providing highly reliable technology for use in harsh environments, where failure is not an option.
Over the years we have developed a first class reputation for providing solutions that precisely meet the operational demands of our customers. Custom engineering is at the heart of our business. As a result, dedicated in-house teams support clients by designing, manufacturing and testing the most advanced range of products and systems tailored to their specific application requirements.
Quality is a key driver and consequently we are ISO 9001: 2015 certified. Security-cleared individuals and facilities are complemented by a strong engineering and design capability. We have in depth knowledge of CE, UK DEF STAN, American MIL-STD, NATO STANAG and UK, European and American TEMPEST standards. These standards are especially relevant for many of our customers.
As an innovative, technology driven company, we play an active role within the scientific community, driving ground breaking research and development projects. Projects that are designed to inspire new technologies that operate at the very limits of technical capability.
Steatite is headquartered in Redditch near Birmingham, where we have a large purpose built design and manufacturing facility. We also operate extensive battery assembly plants in Crewkerne, somerset, and Fountain Valley in California. Our ‘world class’ antenna manufacturing unit in Leominster, Herefordshire, is home to some of the UK’s most advanced test equipment. Ashchurch in Gloucestershire, home to a number of global defence manufacturers, is where our advanced integrated computer systems facility is located. Finally, our imaging business unit is based in Langley, to the West of London.
Our rugged technology enables our customers to operate and thrive in some of the world’s most extreme environments, safe in the knowledge that our products are amongst the most reliable available. Contact us to see how we can help you.
