About Us

As one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of controls for domestic heating systems and advanced metering equipment, Horstmann offers a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art solutions. 
Established in 1854 as a manufacturer of timepieces, Horstmann subsequently diversified into many areas of precision engineering, even including the construction of automobiles in their pioneering days.

Horstmann first became involved in energy control products in the 1950’s and during the next two decades developed an extensive range of central heating programmers and time switches. When control technologies migrated from Electro-mechanical to electronic designs, Horstmann was at the forefront and has subsequently established an excellent reputation for the high standard, quality and reliability of its products.

Domestic products available from Horstmann range from simple but effective mechanical programmers, cylinder and room thermostats and valves through to sophisticated electronic programmers that meet the very latest building regulations criteria.

Horstmann is also a ‘household’ name in the Utilities markets where the Company provides products for load switching, measurement and control of electricity, gas and water tariffs as well as complete turn key metering systems.

The manufacturing and product development operations have been the subject of significant investment in design and development facilities, improved production lines and world class operational processes, designed to allow the company to expand its capabilities.

Horstmann has achieved the quality standard ISO 9001 and is approved by the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets for the certification of electricity meters.