About Us

Power Jacks is a British design and manufacturing company, specialising in electro-mechanical actuation, lifting, and positioning.

Both standard and custom design solutions are supplied globally, as single product or complete systems, for a diverse range of applications across many sectors for Industrial Automation, Energy, Transport, Defence and Civil applications.

There’s more to the Power Jacks proposition.

We’re not just a product supplier, but an engineering solutions provider: a partner of choice for customers around the world as we apply our design expertise and engineering prowess to create tailored solutions. That’s why customers in more than 80 countries trust Power Jacks: why they’ve positioned their operations with us.

Our Core Values & Strategy

Quality

Power Jacks is an engineering company focused on providing all our customers with top quality solutions when it comes to precise linear actuation, engineering services and customer care.

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ISO 9001 – Quality Management

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

ISO 45001 – Occupational Health and Safety Management

1988
Power Jacks Ltd Starts, based in Fraserburgh, Scotland (UK)
June 1, 1988

Power Jacks Ltd Starts, based in Fraserburgh, Scotland (UK)

Power Jacks starts trading in 1988.

Power Jacks New Logo & Rebrand
June 15, 1993

Power Jacks New Logo & Rebrand

Power Jacks unveils a new identity, to better communicate the company offering in the market

Power Jacks Acquire: Precision Actuation Systems, Neeter Drive, Fortune Engineering and Youngs Lifting
June 24, 2002

Power Jacks Acquire: Precision Actuation Systems, Neeter Drive, Fortune Engineering and Youngs Lifting

Power Jacks acquires its main UK competitor, Precision Actuation Systems (PAS), for screw jacks and linear actuators. This acquisition expands both product offerings and global sales network.

Fortune Engineering (in same group of companies as PAS) are also acquired with PAS. The screw jack and linear actuators designs they manufactured strengthens Power Jacks core product range.

Neeter Drive Ltd who are the UK’s largest manufacturer of right-angled spiral bevel gearboxes are acquired to expand the product portfolio while increasing the number of products manufactured for jacking systems.

Later in the same year Power Jacks acquire Youngs Lifting one of the leading British designers and manufacturers of mechanical and hydraulic jacking systems.

Power Jacks New Logo & Rebrand
June 1, 2004

Power Jacks New Logo & Rebrand

Power Jacks China Sales Office Opens in Shanghai
July 1, 2009

Power Jacks China Sales Office Opens in Shanghai

Power Jacks opens its official representative office in Shanghai, China, located in the prestigious Jinmao Tower.

Power Jacks Wins Queen’s Award for International Trade
July 2, 2010

Power Jacks Wins Queen’s Award for International Trade

Power Jacks is honoured with a Queen’s Award for Business Enterprise. The internationally recognised awards are the UK’s most prestigious accolades for business performance. Power Jacks’ award marks the company’s considerable global growth with overseas sales increasing by 246%.

Launch of C-Series Screw Jacks
September 1, 2010

Launch of C-Series Screw Jacks

Power Jacks launches a new compact cubic Screw Jack, offering versatility in mounting methods. Engineered for optimal performance, long-lasting durability, and flexibility, this system also boasts an extensive range of accessories. Ideal for industrial applications, whether used individually or as part of a multi-unit jacking setup.

Power Jacks opens new Ellon Headquarters (factory move from Fraserburgh to Ellon)
July 3, 2011

Power Jacks opens new Ellon Headquarters (factory move from Fraserburgh to Ellon)

Power Jacks is entering a new era as we complete the move to our new multi-million pound headquarters. The relocation to the large, modern, purpose-built headquarters has been driven by our commitment to realise our global growth potential in the long-term.

Large investment in machine tools
July 6, 2014

Large investment in machine tools

Power Jacks invested more than £1million on 3 state-of-the-art Doosan CNC machine tools, addressing customer needs for both its core products and precision machining services. Power Jacks’ new Doosan cell includes a large vertical turning centre, a large capacity lathe and a new machining centre to compliment Power Jacks’ already extensive manufacturing machining capability. The improved capability allows the company to engineer even larger industrial worm gear screw jacks and actuators and produce larger products for its oil and gas customers.

Launch of Subsea Product Range “U-Series”
February 11, 2015

Launch of Subsea Product Range “U-Series”

Power Jacks launched the U-Series, a pioneering suite of Subsea Screw Jacks and Bevel Gearboxes. The U-Series has primarily been engineered for the oil & gas sector and encompasses our established and reliable technologies combined with our track record for delivering linear motion and mechanical rotary power transmission in subsea applications. At this stage, Power Jacks had already successfully used the range for pig launchers, subsea clamps and valve actuators.

Power Jacks (India) Pvt Ltd Opens in Vadodara, Gujarat, India
December 12, 2017

Power Jacks (India) Pvt Ltd Opens in Vadodara, Gujarat, India

Power Jacks’ latest expansion move of opening our 3rd dedicated sales office in India to service an increasingly significant market.

Power Jacks New Westhill Headquarters Opens (factory move from Ellon to Westhill)
August 20, 2018

Power Jacks New Westhill Headquarters Opens (factory move from Ellon to Westhill)

The relocation to the large, modern, purpose-built headquarters has been driven by our commitment to realise our global growth potential in the long-term.

Power Jacks New Logo & Rebrand
August 21, 2018

Power Jacks New Logo & Rebrand

Power Jacks unveils a new brand identity, to better communicate the company offering in the market

Power Jacks USA sales office opens in Dearborn, Michigan, USA
November 20, 2024

Power Jacks USA sales office opens in Dearborn, Michigan, USA

Power Jacks opened its 4th sales office, as a part of our growth plans to provide local regional access to our engineering services and customer support. We have local representatives present in 30 of the states so far.

Launch of POWERAM Linear Actuators
June 2, 2025

Launch of POWERAM Linear Actuators

The Electric Linear Actuator range, POWERAM, is designed to take machine design to the next level – offering capacities from 10kN up to 200kN as standard and 2000kN on request.