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Apprentice becomes first to complete Engineering Fitter programme at Leicester College

Apprentice becomes first to complete Engineering Fitter programme at Leicester College

42-month course covers electrical theory, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, material science, and project management

EfficiencyIT appoints MSSL to supply switchgear to sustainable data centres

EfficiencyIT appoints MSSL to supply switchgear to sustainable data centres

Agreement will create end-to-end solution spanning energy efficiency, infrastructure resilience, and security

Michael Smith Switchgear awarded 9th consecutive RoSPA Gold

Michael Smith Switchgear awarded 9th consecutive RoSPA Gold

Award is internationally recognised and judged by a panel of health and safety professionals

King Charles meets MSSL at Windsor Castle award event

King Charles meets MSSL at Windsor Castle award event

Emily Smith invited to attend King's Award reception

Sean Smith appointed to Board of UK trade association BEAMA

Sean Smith appointed to Board of UK trade association BEAMA

MSSL Managing Director will help to represent the Building Electrical Systems sector

Michael Smith Switchgear receives King's Award for Enterprise

Michael Smith Switchgear receives King's Award for Enterprise

MSSL recognised for industry-leading work around sustainable development

Liz Kendall MP visits Michael Smith Switchgear site

Liz Kendall MP visits Michael Smith Switchgear site

Leicester West MP met with managers and apprentices during time onsite

MSSL to sponsor Business Woman of the Year award

MSSL to sponsor Business Woman of the Year award

MSSL will again return as headline sponsor of Enterprising Women Awards

MSSL funds 100 bereavement sessions for grieving families

MSSL funds 100 bereavement sessions for grieving families

Michael Smith Switchgear support the Bodie Hodges Foundation

MSSL successfully renews four ISO certifications

MSSL successfully renews four ISO certifications

Audits examine every aspect of operations, ensuring compliance with international quality standards

Michael Smith Switchgear marks 40th year

Michael Smith Switchgear marks 40th year

Family-owned firm launched from yard of Leicester terrace in 1985 and now employs more than 50 people

Gavin Sullivan marks 25 years with MSSL

Managing Director Sean Smith congratulates colleague on achieving service milestone

MD Sean Smith marks 20 years at award-winning MSSL

MD Sean Smith marks 20 years at award-winning MSSL

Sean Smith has led rapid expansion to employing 54 people in Leicester

MSSL backs National Manufacturing Day 2024

MSSL backs National Manufacturing Day 2024

Make UK-led event helps to show the reality of modern manufacturing careers

Sean Smith: 10 years of BS EN 61439 in Electrical Contracting News

Sean Smith: 10 years of BS EN 61439 in Electrical Contracting News

MSSL MD's column in latest issue looks back on the origins of the Standard

MSSL recognises Business Woman of the Year 2024

MSSL recognises Business Woman of the Year 2024

Michael Smith Switchgear supports Enterprising Women Awards as headline sponsor

Sub 2-hour finish for MD in Great North Run

Sub 2-hour finish for MD in Great North Run

MSSL's Sean Smith runs to support The Bodie Hodges Foundation

MSSL invited to first Midlands King’s Award Network

MSSL invited to first Midlands King’s Award Network

Emily Smith attends inaugural event bringing together regional business leaders

Michael Smith Switchgear recognised by Schneider alongside global giants

Michael Smith Switchgear recognised by Schneider alongside global giants

The world-leading provider of energy technology has published a brochure of its award winners

MD completes London marathon - complete with PB!

MD completes London marathon - complete with PB!

Sean Smith completes the 2024 marathon in 4 hours and 48 minutes

Emily Smith: Why I’m proud to be a Santander UK Mentor

Emily Smith: Why I’m proud to be a Santander UK Mentor

Michael Smith Switchgear Operations and Finance Director describes why she's taking part

LV switchgear's role in building sustainable supply chains

LV switchgear's role in building sustainable supply chains

Make UK research shows that half of manufacturers are making headway with sustainability programmes

Prioritising sustainability while manufacturing Low Voltage Switchgear

Prioritising sustainability while manufacturing Low Voltage Switchgear

Our use of renewable energy sources reduced carbon emissions by up to 60%

Sean Smith: Why I’m taking part in the CEO Sleepout

Sean Smith: Why I’m taking part in the CEO Sleepout

Our MD will spend a night sleeping outside at Leicester Tigers

Michael Smith Switchgear marks a decade of sustainable development

Michael Smith Switchgear marks a decade of sustainable development

We have transformed our operation - and grown the business - dramatically since 2013

ESG on the agenda as MSSL represented at National Manufacturing Conference

ESG on the agenda as MSSL represented at National Manufacturing Conference

Make UK invites us to panel at National Manufacturing Conference in London

MSSL to discuss opportunities for women in STEM

MSSL to discuss opportunities for women in STEM

Director to join panel at East Midlands Chamber breakfast in November

MSSL director talks with school pupils about careers in STEM

MSSL director talks with school pupils about careers in STEM

Emily Smith speaks to Year 11 students in her role as Enterprise Adviser for the LLEP

MSSL Director guest speech at ICAEW leadership programme graduation

MSSL Director guest speech at ICAEW leadership programme graduation

Emily Smith returns to national programme to speaker to latest graduates

MSSL celebrates East Midlands Businesswomen of the Year

MSSL celebrates East Midlands Businesswomen of the Year

Emily Smith presents headline prize to Jaz Kaur of Fraser Stretton Property Group

MSSL directors judge regional Business Woman of the Year award

MSSL directors judge regional Business Woman of the Year award

Emily Smith and Sean Smith support East Midlands Chamber’s Enterprising Women Awards 2023

Emily Smith named among most inspirational people in UK manufacturing

Emily Smith named among most inspirational people in UK manufacturing

Michael Smith Switchgear Operations and Finance Director recognised in the The Manufacturer Top 100 list

Michael Smith Switchgear wins Schneider Electric global sustainability award

Michael Smith Switchgear wins Schneider Electric global sustainability award

'Being recognised on a global level for our commitment is a huge honour'

MSSL win FSB East Midlands Environmental & Sustainability Award

MSSL win FSB East Midlands Environmental & Sustainability Award

We are proud to announce that we have won the FSB East Midlands Environmental/Sustainability Award.

Climate action makes a difference and saves money, says FD as COP26 Net Zero Champion celebrates firm’s impact

Climate action makes a difference and saves money, says FD as COP26 Net Zero Champion celebrates firm’s impact

With 25 days to go until world leaders gather for COP26, the UK's Net Zero Champion has celebrated the climate action of an industrial manufacturer.

Double Win for MSSL at the Niche Business Awards

Double Win for MSSL at the Niche Business Awards

Michael Smith Switchgear win not one, but two awards at the 2021 Niche Business Awards held at The Athena, Leicester on Friday 24th September.

Michael Smith Switchgear receives RoSPA Gold Medal Award for health and safety achievements

Michael Smith Switchgear receives RoSPA Gold Medal Award for health and safety achievements

Michael Smith Switchgear Limited, is celebrating after landing an internationally-recognised award for demonstrating high health and safety standards.

Proud to be supporting BrightER Futures

Michael Smith Switchgear are delighted to be working with ER Recruitment Ltd and De Montfort University on the BrightER Futures programme.

New Office Expansion

We are now settling into our new office block extension after two years planning and one year building.

Double Winners at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards!

Double Winners at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards!

Michael Smith Switchgear Limited are extremely proud to announce that we have won two wards at this years East Midlands Chamber Business Awards 2018

Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd handed RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices

Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd handed RoSPA Gold Award for health and safety practices

Michael Smith Switchgear Ltd has been handed a prestigious award in recognition of its practices and achievements in health and safety.

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