Electro mechanical repair | Houghton International

Houghton International specialises in the repair, maintenance and life extension of rotating electrical assets. Servicing a broad range of sectors, customers benefit from over 30 years multi industry experience in electro mechanical engineering and coil manufacture.

We work with customers around the globe to solve problems, reduce costs and increase reliability by improving performance and extending the life of their motors, generators and other electro mechanical machines. Known for our fast response, quick turn around and responsive customer service you can rely on us to drive your project forward.

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Appointment of new QHSE Manager, Paul Adams

August 6, 2018

Houghton International is pleased to announce the appointment of our new QHSE Manager, Paul Adams. Paul joins Houghton International with 18 years of experience in continue..

Michael Mitten, CEO of Houghton International, at the North East Business Awards 2018

Awards boost to Houghton International recruitment drive

July 31, 2018

At Houghton International we are celebrating following a series of award wins, cementing our position as one of the North East’s leading employers. We have continue..

David Curry joins the team at Houghton International

June 13, 2018

We have recently appointed David Curry in the role of Design Draftsman and Engineering Project Support to build our capabilities within our engineering department. With continue..

Houghton International achieves IECEx certification fuelling growth in hazardous environments

June 13, 2018

Following an independent audit, via SGS, we have achieved IECEx service facility certification which further demonstrates our capability to safely repair and overhaul equipment used continue..

Houghton International takes Service accolade in regional final of NE Business Awards

April 27, 2018

On receiving the NE Business Award Michael Mitten, CEO of Houghton International, commented: “We are delighted to have been recognised in both the Tyneside and continue..

What’s Causing Your Hight Motor Current? – EASA Article

April 25, 2018

This article from the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA) explores the sources of a number of three-phase motor issues. Understanding the source of the problem continue..

Apprentice open day

March 27, 2018

We are recruiting for 6 Engineering Apprentices to join our team. If you are interested in finding out more about the roles available or know continue..

Fully tested with a 5 year warranty…

March 14, 2018

Houghton International is highly confident in the quality of our coils and insulation systems and is proud to stand by them by offering an extended continue..

New VE testing facilities to support product development

February 25, 2018

In response to increasing demand for customer led research and development projects we have invested in a fully functional Voltage Endurance (VE) test lab for continue..

Brian Tait joins the Houghton International team

February 19, 2018

We have appointed Brian Tait as our new Head of Pump Services to build our capabilities and strengthen our offer. With over 36 years’ experience, continue..

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EASA 2018 – 24th to 26th June

May 17, 2018

We will be exhibiting at the EASA annual convention at Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, June 24-26, 2018. We will have sample coils on display from continue..

Scottish Renewables Hydro Conference and Exhibition

June 1, 2017

We will be showcasing our range of electro mechanical services and specialist coil insulation systems designed to support the hydro sector in the repair, maintenance continue..

NEPIC Meet the Members conference and exhibition

June 1, 2017

We are attending the NEPIC Meet the Members conference & exhibition on the 21st of June to showcase our range of electro mechanical services and highlighting continue..

Manufacturing & Engineering North East 2017

May 30, 2017

Houghton International is attending Manufacturing & Engineering North East on the 5th and 6th of July at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. We will be continue..

HydroVision 2017

January 20, 2017

We will be exhibiting at HydroVision International 2017 at the Colorado Convention Centre, Denver, Colorado from the 27th to 30th June. HydroVision International is the continue..

EASA 2017 – 25th to 27th June

January 20, 2017

We will be exhibiting at EASA’s annual convention at Tampa Convention Centre, Florida on June 25 to 27th 2017. We will have sample coils on continue..

Railtex 2017 – 9th to 11th of May

January 20, 2017

We will be exhibiting at Railtex 2017 on the 9th to the 11th of May at Birmingham NEC. Stop by stand G31 to meet the continue..

Visit us at the BHA Annual Conference

October 12, 2016

Houghton International will be attending the BHA Annual Conference on the 8th and 9th of November at The Glasgow City Hotel. We will be showcasing continue..

Visit us at the BHA Summer Forum

May 27, 2016

Houghton International will be attending the BHA Summer Forum at the Telford Whitehouse Hotel on the 23rd of June. We will be showcasing our range continue..

Manufacturing and Engineering North East

Visit us at Manufacturing & Engineering North East

May 27, 2016

Houghton International will be attending Manufacturing & Engineering North East on the 6th and 7th of July at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. We continue..

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Abellio Greater Anglia, MA set repair and overhaul

February 3, 2016

Customer: Abellio Greater Anglia Project: Motor Alternator set (MA set) repair and overhaul contract What Abellio Greater Anglia said: “From the outset Houghton International continue..

Traction and Mining Motor Repairs Western Australia, 120 x 3300V resin rich coils

August 10, 2015

Manufacture and supply of 120 x 3300v resin rich high voltage coils delivered to Perth in Australia. TMMR required a specialist insulation system and a continue..

Kiemle-Hankins, 13.2Kv Stator Coils

July 20, 2015

Manufacture and supply of 72 off high voltage stator coils for a 13.2Kv motor delivered to Indiana, USA. We supplied our HiFLEX, fully cured and continue..

Prosafe, Safe Bristolia

July 7, 2015

Planned maintenance and overhaul of two generators from the Safe Bristolia during docking. Two Houghton International engineers from our site services team travelled to the continue..

Armature Electric, 13.2 Kv refiner motor

December 7, 2014

Manufacture and supply of 48+2 high voltage stator coils with a transposition twist for a 13.2Kv refiner duty motor delivered to British Columbia, Canada. We continue..

Repair of a 23,035kVA 13,800 volts 514 RPM diesel generator in a Central American power station 5 - Houghton International

Power station diesel generator rewind, Central America

June 24, 2014

Our customer required specialist support regarding the repair of a 23,035kVA / 13,800 volts 514 RPM diesel generator rewind in a Central American power station. continue..

Motor alternator set EE776

December 3, 2013

Case Study: UK train operator MA Set: EE776 Reported fault “Lights pulsing” Voltage output fluctuating between +/- 20 – 40 Volts Information supplied The MA continue..

Avonmore Electrical

November 11, 2013

“Avonmore have being rewinding High Voltage Machines for over 20 Years with no failure. The reliability of the coils is non-negotiable – they must be continue..

A&P Group

August 8, 2013

“A&P North East operate drydocks at Hebburn on Tyneside and at Teesport on the Tees. The facility at Teesport has two drydocks which are served continue..

Union Electric Steel UK

July 24, 2013

“We have been dealing with Houghton International for many years for a variety of jobs including: Large AC and DC motor rewinds Slip ring motor continue..

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