Magnetic Solutions has been manufacturing electronic locks in the United Kingdom for more than 40 years. And now the business has embarked on a new venture – with new owners, new direction, and renewed passion for delivering high-quality locking. What’s next?
The name Magnetic Solutions has been associated with electronic locks for more than four decades. Originally founded by Trevor and Frances Rushton, this business has held fast to its values from the very beginning. When competitors started outsourcing and shifting manufacturing to the Far East, Magnetic Solutions refused to go with the flow. For Trevor and Frances, it was a matter of principle and a resolute dedication to British business. Since its inception just outside the M25 in Surrey, Magnetic Solutions has moved its premises to the chocolate-box town of Wimborne in Dorset. With Bournemouth beach and the English Channel on one side, and the New Forest National Park on another, Magnetic Solutions could hardly be more quintessentially British.
This year, Magnetic Solutions has entered a new phase in its proud history, with an acquisition by new ownership as Trevor and Frances enjoy their well-earned retirement. This new chapter represents both continuity of the core values of Magnetic Solutions, as well as an exciting new opportunity for growth and innovation.
It’s important for the suppliers, customers, and partners of Magnetic Solutions to be assured that their relationships with the business remain in place. The same dedicated team are on hand to deliver the service and support you expect from Magnetic Solutions. The same reliable products are still being manufactured day after day at our factory in Dorset, ready to deliver quality electronic locking solutions to the market. Magnetic Solutions has always meant excellent products and excellent service, and the business remains committed to that ethos.
The new owners of Magnetic Solutions fully support the dedication to British industry that the Rushtons have nurtured for the last 40 years. The business will continue to manufacture in the UK and pass the benefits of this onto customers. Magnetic Solutions is the only manufacturer left in the UK where magnetic locks are produced from raw materials all the way to finished products. With the whole manufacturing process in this country, Magnetic Solutions is in control of its processes, its supply chain, and its workforce. This is a business which has provided skilled industrial jobs to British people for decades – and which will continue to do so as the business grows and evolves into this new chapter.
Moreover, Magnetic Solutions has always stood out among the competition for its ability to respond quickly to bespoke customer requirements. When your projects need a locking solution to fit something specific and you’re struggling to find what you need on the wider market, Magnetic Solutions is ready to support you. Innovation is core to the Magnetic Solutions values. As the plans are drawn up for the next phase of its development, this forward-thinking, problem-solving spirit will stay at its heart.
With renewed focus and targeted investment from its acquisition, Magnetic Solutions is poised for a bright future. As the business looks to explore opportunities for growth and innovation, it intends to draw heavily on the strong foundations of heritage and reliability that its founders put in place.
Everyone at Magnetic Solutions thanks its customers and partners for their continued support.
