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In today’s fast-moving industrial landscape, efficiency, safety and seamless integration aren’t optional, they’re essential. And it all starts with control.

Whether you’re running a production line, powering HVAC systems or automating specialist equipment, a one-size-fits-all panel often won’t cut it. That’s where bespoke control panels come in.

Designed to match your process, space and specification, custom control panels give you complete control over how your operation runs, reducing downtime, improving safety and futureproofing your setup. From PLC control panels to electrical control units, bespoke control solutions offer smarter, more reliable performance where it counts most. 

Let’s explore why investing in bespoke control panels could be the most efficient and future-ready solution for your operation.

Close-up comparison of a compact electrical control box and a larger bespoke control panel. The image illustrates the difference in complexity, wiring, and functionality between basic control boxes and fully custom-built control panels by Tec-Stop for industrial automation and process control in the UK.
A control box is ideal for simple, space-saving applications with basic wiring. A control panel is a more advanced and customisable solution, designed to manage multiple functions and integrate safely into complex industrial systems.

What’s the difference between a control panel and a control box?

While both manage electrical systems, a control panel is typically a larger, more complex system used to control and automate multiple functions, often incorporating PLCs, relays, sensors, and safety devices.

A control box, on the other hand, is usually smaller and simpler, housing basic controls like switches, circuit breakers or a single relay. It’s ideal for compact equipment or straightforward operations where space and functionality are limited.

What makes a control panel ‘bespoke’?

A bespoke control panel is more than just a box of switches, it’s a fully tailored system that allows your operators to control, monitor and manage key functions with precision.

At Tec-Stop, we design each electrical control panel around your specific site, application, and environmental needs, factoring in everything from available spacing and layout to IP ratings, power supply requirements and cable access.

Whether you’re managing a production line, food processing facility or energy site, we’ll build a solution that works with your specific application, specification and project needs - not against it.

What we build, and who we build it for

We manufacture a broad range of bespoke control panels, including:

  • PLC control panels and electrical control systems
  • Motor control drivers/inverters and switchgear setups
  • Remote input/output panels, junction boxes and operator stations
  • Industrial control panels for automation and process control
  • Compact control boxes and panel designs for OEMs
  • Panel manufacturing for new installations and retrofit projects

Our control panels serve various industries including automotive, packaging, medical, HVAC, catering, manufacturing and beyond. Each build is tested to UK CE marking standards and tailored to meet your particular requirements.

Close-up of a professionally wired bespoke electrical control panel featuring terminal blocks, relays, and neatly organised wiring. Image showcases the precision, quality, and complexity of Tec-Stop’s custom-built industrial control systems designed for UK manufacturing and automation.
Every Tec-Stop control panel is expertly wired for clarity, reliability, and compliance, ensuring your system runs safely and efficiently from day one.

A smarter approach to control panel manufacturing

We manage the full process in-house - from initial concept to final test - ensuring every panel is built to the highest standards of quality, functionality, and compliance. Here’s how the process usually works:

1. Panel design & specification

Working from your drawings or designing from scratch, we develop robust, practical control panel designs that meet the needs of your team, environment and regulatory framework.

2. Panel wiring & electrical assembly

Our experienced panel builders assemble and wire your system using only the highest quality components, ensuring clear layout, reliable operation, and long-term support.

3. Full testing & fault finding

Each panel undergoes extensive in-house manufacturing processes, live testing and fault finding to ensure full compliance and safety before delivery.

Close-up of a neatly wired bespoke electrical control panel featuring modular terminal blocks, multi-colored wiring, and precision engineering. This Tec-Stop custom-built control system demonstrates organized layout, industrial-grade components, and UK compliant design for automation and process control.
Expertly wired for performance and safety, Tec-Stop bespoke control panels ensure reliability for complex industrial systems.

Why choose a bespoke control panel system?

✅ Improved control and functionality across your whole operation
✅ Panels designed around cable access, space and load requirements
✅ Built to meet UK quality and safety standards
✅ Easy to maintain, modify and scale
✅ Supports industrial applications of every size
✅ Designed with the operator in mind

Who we work with

We build controls for OEMs, engineers, production managers and operations teams across the UK and beyond, partnering with businesses from a broad range of industries from food and pharma to transport, packaging and energy.

We help you meet compliance, protect assets, and unlock greater control over your equipment and processes.

Tom Cowell
Design & Development Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What is a bespoke control panel?

It’s a fully customised panel built to your particular specification, using components that fit your application, specification, and regulatory needs. Inside every control panel is a carefully laid out internal backplate (often referred to simply as the panel) where all electrical components are securely mounted and connected. A clean, logical panel layout isn’t just about neatness; it improves airflow, simplifies fault finding, and ensures safer long-term maintenance.

What are motor control inverters / drivers?

These are panels used to control and protect motors, combining starters, fuses, circuit breakers, and monitoring into one solution.

How do I know if I need a custom control panel?

If off-the-shelf panels don’t fit your system, space, or industry standards - or if your operation involves multiple functions or safety layers - a tailored solution is often the smarter choice. We’d be more than happy to advise.

Do your panels include CE marking and IP ratings?

Yes, every panel is tested to UK standards, with clear CE marking and IP ratings applied based on your application and environment.

How do you ensure quality in panel manufacturing?

We supply control panels for manufacturing, medical, catering, automotive, packaging, HVAC, and more - each tailored to a customers’ requirements across various industries.

How do you ensure quality in panel manufacturing?

Every project is handled by our experienced team using the highest standards of testing, documentation and panel manufacturing procedures.

Do you offer support after delivery?

Absolutely! We see ourselves as a long-term partner for the businesses we work with, offering full after-sales support, technical help and advice for upgrades, maintenance and diagnostics.

What is the benefit of working with a UK control panel manufacturer?

Shorter lead times, clear compliance with UK standards, and local expertise make UK manufacturers like Tec-Stop a responsive, flexible partner for businesses just like yours.

Let’s build a panel that works for you

Whether you need a prototype, a repeatable production run, or a complete control system rebuild, we’ll help you design and manufacture a system that delivers reliable power, greater functionality, and full control. Contact our team today to talk about your next control panel project.

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Tec-Stop Wiring Limited
Unit 87a
Blackpole West Trading Estate
Worcester
WR3 8TJ

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