Ritherdon on BBC North West Tonight – Talking Tariffs, Innovation and Enclosure Solutions
The BBC North West Tonight team visited our Darwen factory to get a manufacturer’s perspective, interviewing our Managing Director, Ben Ritherdon, right on the shop floor.
Ben spoke about the potential impact of new US tariffs and, importantly, highlighted the role of product innovation as a key competitive advantage for UK manufacturers.
📺 Here is the full interview in case you missed it:
During the segment, you might spot something new behind the scenes—our latest innovation, the Ritherdon PVC Cabinet. This is a fully insulated, recyclable external electrical enclosure, developed as a more sustainable solution for our customers.
It represents a real step forward in planet friendly enclosure design—without compromising on performance.
For over 130 years, Ritherdon has been designing and manufacturing stainless steel enclosures to protect electrical and infrastructure equipment across highways, utilities, and specialist sectors. From Feeder Pillars to Industrial Metering and Passively Safe Cabinets, we are proud to support innovation and sustainability in British manufacturing.
Thank you to BBC North West Tonight for shining a spotlight on UK industry—and thanks to everyone who tuned in!
