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Founded in 1994 in Manchester, with the objective of transferring cutting edge technology to the power industry.

Company Overview

IPEC is based in Manchester in the UK. Our company offers turnkey solutions for asset monitoring and testing. Our products range from simple-to-use instruments for routine spot testing, to sophisticated permanently installed systems that give detailed information on the condition of insulation in key assets across transmission and distribution networks.

 

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History

IPEC Limited was founded in 1994 with the objective of transferring cutting-edge technology to the power industry by generating a dialogue between academic research, industry, and commerce. This has enabled the power industry not only to fully exploit the research and innovation of scientists at the forefront of power engineering but to make an active contribution to the direction of future research and development. In turn, our company has been able to respond efficiently to market demands and develop commercially viable products which bring real monitoring and control solutions to the power industry.

Our People

Meet the IPEC team, with a wealth of experience in partial discharge theory and practical applications for testing, diagnosis, investigation and support.

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Dr David North

Chairman

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Dr Colin Smith

Managing Director

Colin Smith, BEng PhD, graduated from The University of Manchester with a Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1990. Colin joined the University’s Energy Systems Group to study for a PhD in high voltage engineering, followed by a year as a Research Associate. In 1994, he was a founding member of IPEC Ltd, a company providing a range of monitoring systems to the electricity supply industry. With 30 years’ experience, Colin is an acknowledged expert in the field of Partial Discharge detection and monitoring on HV cables and switchgear. During this period, Colin served as an associate lecturer at The University of Manchester, in addition to conducting lectures and seminar tours around the world.

Steve Brookfield

Director

Carl Eastham

Carl Eastham

Business Development Director

Carl Eastham, BEng, MIET, born in Manchester, graduated from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Since joining IPEC in 2007, he has worked closely with operational and product development teams to become an expert in both the theory and application of Partial Discharge technology. Carl has travelled extensively, lecturing and demonstrating Partial Discharge testing in around the world.
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Dr Koen Tavernier

Senior Software Engineer

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Dr Jing Zhao

Senior Electronics Engineer

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Research & Development

The IPEC Development and Engineering team create our innovative, market leading, products and solutions for the power industry. Specialising in the detection and automated analysis of partial discharge in high voltage distribution networks, we are a team of multi-disciplinary, highly motivated problem solvers with a combined experience of over 150 years developing electronic, firmware and software products.
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IT & Software

IPEC’s IT department is responsible for managing the technology infrastructure, including hardware, software, networking, and data management. The role of the IT department is to ensure that the company's technology systems are working efficiently, securely, in compliance with industry standards and regulations, and provides IT support to IPEC’s customers worldwide.
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Sales & Marketing

The Sales and Marketing department work alongside our global partners to deliver customer solutions to their networks. Ensuring the right products are deployed to meet customer needs and challenges.

Services & Support

IPEC Services provide a comprehensive range of Partial Discharge services customised to meet the specific needs of our customers. Our services include PD Investigations, Data Analysis and SLA delivery, Maintenance and Healthchecks and accredited Level 1 and Level 2 PD Training Courses.

Manufacturing

The manufacturing department plan and deliver both our standardised and bespoke solutions for clients. Ensuring acquisition of key components, high standard suppliers and top quality manufactured systems. The team have a wealth of experience in critical manufacture and can react to urgent demand at a moments notice.

Finance, HR, & Business Support

The finance department are responsible for ensuring the efficient financial management and financial controls necessary to support all business activities. Coordinating with customers and suppliers to ensure a smooth delivery of our projects for our clients

IPEC KSA

IPEC KSA was established in 2021 to support increased business in the Kingdom. The team of 6 engineers and technicians support the delivery and ongoing management of the worlds largest single deployment of PD monitoring systems.

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PD Detector Pro – Brand New Video!

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21 / 11 / 23

IPEC turns 28!

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01 / 08 / 23

Event Announcement: First Class Maintenance

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31 / 07 / 23

Team IPEC reached the Snowdon Summit!

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17 / 07 / 23

New Product Announcement: PD Detector Pro

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11 / 07 / 23

IPEC Distributor Conference 2023

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29 / 06 / 23

IPEC Snowdon Charity Hike

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15 / 06 / 23

Partial Discharge Webinar in Arabic!

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14 / 06 / 23

Can Ultrasonic PD Detection Be Carried Out Non-Intrusively on MV Switchgear?

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13 / 06 / 23

Partial Discharge Detected on Outdoor Bushings

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