ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 15 Rittal Industry News For over seven decades, AP Haslam Limited has remained a steadfast pillar in the electrical industry, providing top-quality, reliable electrical components to a wide spectrum of sectors, including the Industrial, Commercial, and Hazardous Area Industry. The company's remarkable journey is a testament to its enduring commitment to quality and innovation. The Origin of a Vision The AP Haslam story takes us back to 1945, to the vibrant streets of Dublin's Gardiner Street. It was in this era, characterised by the emergence of rural electri cation as a transformative technology, that Alphonsus P Haslam ventured into the world of electrical business. The company's initial focus was on the sale of Lindner fuses and porcelain fuse caps, a modest beginning that would soon evolve into a comprehensive product range, including cookers and accessories. AP Haslam Limited: A Legacy of Quality in Industrial Electrical Components Right from its inception, AP Haslam recognised the signi cance of sourcing quality brands such as Lindner and Prestige. In the 1940s and 1950s, quality played a pivotal role in earning the trust of customers. This dedication to quality products continued over the years, with AP Haslam becoming distributors for renowned brands like Weidmüller, WISKA, and Mersen, a partnership that has ourished for over ve decades. A Journey of Growth As the business expanded, so did the city of Dublin. With the shift of established building industry names to the suburbs, AP Haslam embarked on an upward trajectory. Their next signi cant move was to Dublin 12, where they continue to operate from to this day. The second generation of the Haslam family, led by Paul Haslam, took the reins of the company and began providing bespoke solutions through their Workshop, marking a signi cant milestone as the rst provider of certi ed Atex solutions. L to R: Jorge, Cormac, John, Tim, Colm, Piotr, Keith, David, Leon, Rebecca, Graham, Mark, Bernard, Pat, Louise and Corina. Absent: Joe, Wioletta, Marlena, Eamon, Dean, Gamze, Richie and Seán. Picture Left: 3 Generations:- Alphonsus P Haslam, Paul Haslam and Keith Haslam.
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