Metway Timeline
2024
2024
FASTCONN Range - March 2024
2023
2023
Black Besa range – June 2023
2023
March 2023
Metway launches their new website
2022
August 2022
Metway celebrates 85th anniversary. 1937 – 2022.
2022
2022
164 range of compact connectors enhanced by the launch of 2-pole to 6-pole T’s.
2021
2021
6-pole versions of the 164 compact connector range added to the existing range, with black / blue industry standard colours.
2019
March 2019
11-pole LEDtrack system for linear track lighting launched.
2018
January
BESA range of 3, 4 and 6-pole outlets, plugs and leads launched.
2017
November 2017
In house ultrasonic welding production introduced.
2017
August 2017
164 range of compact plugs, sockets and panel mount connectors launched.
2017
June 2017
DALI fully addressable LCM with Smart sensor launched, bringing a simple DALI system to the market with plug and play connection and simple commissioning.
2017
January
Techno High IP rated connectors and distribution solutions offered.
2016
March 2016
Launch of ‘Installation Club’ with Adels Contact, Germany; Enequi, Sweden; Hemmink, Netherlands and MM Conecta, Spain.
2015
November 2015
Pastel blue 5-pole 166 connectors for Dali lighting control added to the established 166 range of connectors.
2015
January 2015
Metway launches networked addressable lighting control system with LCM’s, area controllers and sensors.
2013
September 2013
Lakeview computer system goes live, offering an integrated system to enhance customer service.
2013
September 2013
New 6-pole black / blue connectors launched at LuxLive.
2013
August 2013
New MCC connection centres launched with 8 and 10-way outputs, using black / blue coding.
2013
April 2013
Launch of SMD Flat range of slimline PCB connectors for surface mount technology.
2012
2012
Metway 75 Years.
Metway Directors & Adels
Metway Directors & Adels
2012
2012
Steve Chessell – Managing Director May 2012
2008
2008
Steve Chessell – General Manager February 2008
2005
November 2005
Launch of ‘Glow Wire’ connectors for household appliances to EN 60335-1.
1999
1999
ISO9001 accreditation awarded to Metway by BSI.
1997
1997
Launch of the Metway Cooltouch toaster.
1995
1995
Launch of the 166 range of G type connectors.
1993
1993
Metway launches the Mistral jug kettle, designed, and manufactured at its new premises.
1990
1990
Metway move to new premises, providing more office space and improved warehousing.
1979
1979
Industry standard in line nylon terminal block introduced.
1966
1966
Robert (Bob) Still – Managing Director 1966
1958
1958
Metway signs distribution agreement, with Adels Contact, for the UK and Ireland.
1948
1948
Metway signs distribution agreement with Weco Contact, for the UK and Ireland.
1944
1944
Metway trademark registered at the Patent Office.
1937
1937
Metway founded in 1937 by Mr Douglas Barrie.
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