Accelerating HTS Magnet Growth
The Tokamak Energy Ridgway acquisition marks an important step in advancing high‑temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet development. Tokamak Energy has acquired Ridgway Machines, a long‑established U.K. builder of taping, winding, and insulation systems. The deal accelerates the expansion of TE Magnetics, Tokamak Energy’s growing magnet business. Learn more at https://www.tokamakenergy.co.uk.
Expanding Manufacturing Expertise
Ridgway’s Leicester facility and workforce now join Tokamak Energy’s operations. This integration increases manufacturing depth and preserves Ridgway’s trusted legacy. The company will retain the Ridgway name and product portfolio, ensuring customers continue receiving the same high‑quality service while Tokamak Energy enhances internal production capacity.
Founded in 1920, Ridgway Machines has supplied precision equipment for coils, cables, and magnet production for over a century. Its specialized systems support demanding uses, including superconducting cable manufacturing. Therefore, the acquisition gives Tokamak Energy essential know‑how to scale large HTS magnets for future fusion reactors and emerging energy applications. For more on Ridgway’s heritage, visit https://www.ridgwaymachines.co.uk.
Strengthening TE Magnetics Beyond Fusion
Meanwhile, Tokamak Energy continues broadening its market reach. The company plans to integrate Ridgway’s expertise into TE Magnetics to serve industries outside fusion. New opportunities include medical imaging, research systems, and industrial magnet solutions, where global demand for superconducting technologies keeps rising.
The Leicester site will keep serving its existing clients while also supporting specialized TE Magnetics projects. As a result, Tokamak Energy gains new in‑house capacity without interrupting Ridgway’s customer relationships.
Advancing Innovation in Superconducting Technologies
By combining Tokamak Energy’s HTS magnet innovation with Ridgway’s century of precision engineering, the company can accelerate research and manufacturing speed. Additionally, the partnership will help industrialize HTS production—essential for building fusion energy systems and next‑generation magnetic technologies.
Tokamak Energy views the acquisition as a major strategic move that enables faster progress in superconducting engineering, sustainable energy development, and global magnet technology leadership.