British cable manufacturer · Leigh, Lancashire

Engineering the cables that keep industry connected.

From power and control to fire-resistant, marine and defence-standard builds, we design, manufacture and certify specialist industrial cable here in Britain.

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BSI ISO 9001 certified Low minimum order quantities Made in Britain
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Who we are

Where science and innovation meet the traditional art of cable making

We have manufactured cables for leading industries and distributors for over 20 years, while our heritage in the cable industry spans over 120 years. We are renowned for our expertise in polymer science, enabling us to design innovative cable solutions with enhanced performance and unique properties.

  • Bespoke cable design, certification & respecification
  • Armour and braid specialists with in-house testing
  • Low minimum order quantities and fast turnarounds
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Proudly Made in Britain

British made cable. The benefits are real and measurable.

Made in Britain is much more than a patriotic label. Of course we are proud to support the local economy with employment and commerce, but the advantage to our customers really makes a difference.

Every Leigh Cables product is designed, manufactured and tested at our factory in Leigh, Greater Manchester, a town that has been making cable since 1900.

Made in Britain logo on a Leigh Cables team jacket
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Ease of communication

Same time zone, same language, and engineers you can meet face to face.

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Lower transport costs

Short, simple UK logistics from Leigh to site.

03

Shortened lead times

No shipping queues or customs delays between factory and project.

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Continuity of supply

A stable, local supply chain you can plan around.

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Product quality

BSI ISO 9001 certified design and manufacture.

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Country of origin traceability

Full traceability back to our Leigh factory.

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Reduced carbon footprint

Fewer miles travelled, made with 100% renewable electricity.

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Our brands

Specialist ranges, engineered for the toughest environments

Alongside our bespoke work, Leigh Cables manufactures a family of dedicated product brands.

Nautico marine and offshore cablesMarine & Offshore
NAUTICO.

Marine and offshore cables designed for vessels, platforms and harsh coastal installations.

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ZYRAD cable samplesIrradiation crosslinked
ZYRAD.

Electron-beam crosslinked cables rated to 150°C. ZYRAD 500 is UL3289 Class F cabling for electric motors.

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HYFLEX super flexible cableSuper flexible
HYFLEX.

Super flexible Class 5 and 6 conductor cables, single core from 0.6/1.0kV up to 6.35/11kV.

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Also part of the Leigh Cables family:

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Our story

Over 120 years of cable making in Leigh

Our lineage runs back to the Anchor Cable Company in 1900, carrying the skills and knowledge of generations into every cable we make today.

1900

Anchor Cable Company founded in Leigh

1931

Cables for Cunard's RMS Queen Mary

1945

Acquired by British Insulated Cables

2001

Leigh Cables opens, founded by ex-BICC experts

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High voltage testing of a cable drum Measuring insulation thickness with a micrometer Leigh Cables printed sheath
Quality & compliance

Tested in our lab before it leaves the building

Every build is verified against the standard it's made to, with full traceability from raw material to dispatch.

BSI ISO 9001Certificate FS 655650
Fire & CPR testingOn bespoke designs
Electrical & fibre testingHigh-voltage test facility
British Cables AssociationMember, shaping cable standards
Our accreditations
Sustainability

Cable making with a lighter footprint

It's no secret that manufacturing is energy and resource intensive. Nobody has all the answers, but we have taken meaningful first steps: 100% renewable electricity from wind, solar and hydro, REGO certified by OFGEM, and a carbon neutral workforce, achieved by planting almost 3,000 trees every year and supporting solar power installations and rainforest preservation projects.

100%Renewable electricity
~3,000Trees planted each year
Carbon neutralWorkforce, through tree planting, solar & rainforest projects
Zero wasteGreener Path award for Zero Waste to Landfill, two years running
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Need a cable that doesn't exist yet?

Tell us what it has to do. Our engineers will design it, build it and prove it, often in quantities others won't touch.

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