Founded in 1986 by Bill Gysin, Elcomponent began as a specialist provider of portable data loggers for energy usage—an innovative tool at the time for monitoring consumption in industrial and commercial settings. With a clear mission to “make sense of energy,” the company steadily expanded its offerings across the late 20th century.
1990s: Pioneering Sub-Metering & aM&T Systems
In response to growing demand for detailed energy tracking, Elcomponent extended its portfolio to deliver full sub-metering systems, championing automatic metering and targeting (aM&T) packages. These early adopters of TCP/IPaddressable meters—capable of integrating directly into PC networks—positioned Elcomponent as one of the few UK onestopshops offering meters, installation, software, commissioning, training, and support.
2000s–2010s: Becoming the Market-Leading Metering Specialist
Through the 2000s and 2010s, Elcomponent solidified its reputation as the UK’s goto specialist for costeffective metering solutions, portable loggers, and energy management platforms. Its SPC portable datalogger series, offering marketleading memory and versatility, underscores its ongoing innovation and leadership in mobile monitoring
2020s: Cloud, Air Quality & NetZero Support
Today, under Managing Director Tim Hooper, supported by a specialist team of around 15, Elcomponent continues to innovate. Key developments include:
MW2 Cloud EnergyManagement Platform: Migrating data collection and analytics to a centralised cloud platform, enabling real-time insights, automation, and scalable reporting
LoRaWAN Metering: Introducing smart, wireless solutions for sub-metering across multiple sites without complex wiring
The Engineering Heritage
Throughout its evolution, Elcomponent has emphasised deep metering expertise: understanding meter configurations, data integrity, installation best practice—and monitoring lifetime performance. This foundation underpins its reputation for designing precise, reliable energy systems.
Why Elcomponent's History Matters Today
Proven Track Record: Nearly 40 years of continuous innovation means clients work with a partner who understands both legacy and cuttingedge energy technology.
Integrated Expertise: From field surveying and hardware build to cloud deployment and analytics, Elcomponent offers a complete lifecycle service.
Agile & ClientFocused: A midsized, privatelyheld team—based in Bishop’s Stortford—enables flexible, attentive customer support.
Looking Ahead
Elcomponent’s trajectory—from portable loggers to cloud-based platforms, from sub-metering to air-quality integration—demonstrates a business evolving in step with technological and regulatory demands. As UK organisations pursue netzero targets and advanced energy management, Elcomponent’s depth of knowledge, innovation history, and full-spectrum service make it a trusted partner for those ready to make energy a strategic asset.