Rotec becomes Official UK Superwinch Distributor

Rotec Hydraulics is proud to have been announced as an Official UK Distributor for Superwinch, a global leader in high-performance winching and towing solutions.

Through this partnership, Rotec Hydraulics expands its extensive portfolio of industrial, mobile, and commercial equipment, bringing Superwinch’s full range of premium electric, hydraulic, and commercial winches directly to businesses, OEMs, and operators across the UK.

With decades of expertise in fluid power and mechanical engineering solutions, Rotec will provide local stock availability, technical advice, and direct support for the entire Superwinch range—including popular series such as the SX, TS, and heavy-duty commercial models.

“Superwinch is renowned worldwide for durability and engineering excellence. Partnering with them allows us to deliver even greater value and reliability to our clients across industrial, commercial, and off-road sectors.”

comments Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics.

Key Benefits for Customers

  • Direct Access to the Full Superwinch Range: From light utility to heavy industrial hydraulic winches.

  • Local Stock & Fast Delivery: Reduced lead times for UK orders.

  • Comprehensive Technical Support: Expert guidance on product selection, integration, and maintenance.

  • Direct Ordering & Catalogue Requests: Streamlined purchasing and specification support.

Request the New Catalogue or Order Direct Today

To order, please contat Rotec Hydraulics direct for the best prices, catalogue requests and product enquiries.

Email sales@rotec.net or phone 01823 348900.

    Rotec Exhibits at The Emergency Services Show 2026

    Rotec Hydraulics is delighted to be exhbiting once again at The Emergency Services Show 2026, taking place on 16–17 September 2026 at the NEC, Birmingham.

    As an Official UK Distributor for Superwinch and a highly-respected provider of bespoke hydraulic and electric winch systems, Rotec will be on hand to discuss innovative, reliable and robust winching solutions aimed at Fire, Rescue and Recovery industries.

    Frontline emergency response teams demand rugged, high-performing equipment that performs under extreme operational pressure. At this year’s show, Rotec Hydraulics will spotlight:

    • Superwinch Commercial & Heavy-Duty Series: Showcasing high-torque electric and hydraulic winches engineered for recovery vehicles, fire apparatus, and specialised utility units.

    • Bespoke Hydraulic Systems: Designed and manufactured to meet precise vehicle builder specifications for rescue equipment, hydraulic power packs, and tactical support vehicles.

    • Complete Service & Technical Support: Demonstrating end-to-end capabilities from component supply and custom system design to routine maintenance and safety testing.

    Visitors to the stand can meet Rotec’s technical specialists, discuss custom vehicle integration requirements, and receive a copy of the latest product and winching solutions catalogue. Visit us on Stand D69.

    Rotec Hydraulics launches first-of-its-kind Electric Winch System

    Our team at Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, experts in system solution design, have developed a pioneering electric winch system that offers a zero-emission alternative to hydraulic winches. This innovation supports customers in achieving net zero goals with enhanced performance and precision.

    “This project is an example of how Rotec Hydraulics is spearheading electrification within the fluid power industry to enable decarbonisation of the hardest-to-abate industry sectors.

    “The addition of Parker components, including IQAN technology, has made the challenge of producing the same, if not enhanced, performance compared to the equivalent hydraulic winch system solution possible.”

    – Paul Prouse, Managing Director of Rotec Hydraulics Ltd.

    Our in-house design team have innovatively designed and developed the first-of-its-kind electric winch system in response to a request from a client. The customer, a national company working within the utilities sector, has ambitious net zero goals and Rotec, as its sole winch design, supply and service provider was keen to support.

    Expertise in system solution design

    The ambitious R&D project was specifically dedicated to produce an electric winch with the equivalent performance and functionality of the hydraulic winch that the client currently uses on their large fleet of Isuzu D-Max vehicles.

    Stepping up the design challenge

    Despite other winch providers saying an electric winch system capable of proportional speed control lifting 1.5 tons and dragging 3.6 tonnes and not overheating was impossible, we are pleased to reveal our new offer to the market.

    This particular example features two operational modes (lifting and pulling). The proportional speed control allows for safe, controlled ascent and descent of the winch system when lifting.

    Operators have reported that the infinite winch speed control using joysticks in cab and/or remote pendant have allowed for more precise and accurate placing of the load than the previous hydraulic winch delivered.

    The integrated thermal management of both motor and motor inverter along with natural air cooling of the motor inverter, means that Rotec’s electric winch system has an unlimited run time.

    The electric winch system is fully customisable to any future clients looking to change to fully electric winches.

    Sustainability

    Our electrical winch system reduces CO2 emissions as a result of being powered by a lithium battery, rather than the vehicle’s diesel engine.  The vehicle engine does not need to be turned on in order to operate the winch, unlike its hydraulic counterpart. 

    The electric winch’s carbon emissions are minimised with the only emissions being those generated when the vehicle is in motion and it is charging the winch system’s lithium battery.

    Not just a supplier of parts

    Winner of Manufacturer of the Year 2023 at the Somerset Business Awards, we can provide tailored winch system designs to your vehicle and operational requirements and offer design, manufacture, fitting and on-site servicing and repair service backed with consistent excellent customer service. 

    Customers can customise rated line pull, line speed or rope type and capacity to optimise their operations. High quality, robust components mean all Rotec winch systems are suitable for operating in challenging environments.

    Our innovative electric winch system has enabled its customer to not only cut emissions but work smarter, more accurately and increase productivity with proportional control capability and/or remote monitoring options.

     

    Find out more about Rotec’s winch offer at Winch systems – Rotec Hydraulics Ltd.

    Rotec confirmed as LEEA Full Member

    Rotec Hydraulics Ltd are thrilled to announce that following a thorough audit they have achieved full membership status with the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association, better known as the LEEA.

    LEEA are a respected organisation dedicated to ensuring safety and quality across lifting equipment materials and supplier integrity. LEEA supports the education and quality procedures to ensure that safe practice is the everyday norm.

    To become a full LEEA member, Rotec provided evidence of their activities within the lifting equipment industry and underwent a thorough compliance audit where the business’s processes were examined and assessed on their ability to uphold and maintain the exemplary standards required by LEEA. 

    This thorough membership process ensures that only those who provide the highest-quality products and services can attain a membership.

    When using a LEEA member, you can be confident that they are compliant to any and all relevant standards and legislation, competent, and are continually raising the standards of practice.

    Quality Systems Manager at Rotec Hydraulics Ltd, Josie Chamberlain, commented,

    “It is a fantastic achievement to have been confirmed as full LEEA members. Rotec are highly experienced at hydraulic projects for the lifting equipment industry, including being a well-renowned producer of bespoke hydraulic winch systems.

     

    “We look forward to continuing our work with LEEA, and ensuring we deliver expertly trained staff to all our clients.”

    Rotec Celebrate as Double Finalists at the Somerset Business Awards 2022

    Rotec Hydraulics Ltd celebrates being double finalists at this year’s prestigious Somerset Business Awards (SBAs) for ‘Best Use of Technology’ and ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer’ Award.

    The awards, run annually by the Somerset Chamber of Commerce, received a record- breaking number of entries and only the most outstanding businesses with a head office in Somerset were named finalists.

    Our investment and integration of Parker Internet of Things (IoT) technology earned us a place at the grand final in the ‘Best Use of Technology’ award category. IoT enables engineers to remotely control and monitor various performance and safety parameters using strategically placed, wireless sensors to provide data and control systems over the internet.

    Named finalist for the ‘Somerset Manufacturer and Producer of the year’ category is testament to the team’s innovative development of several bespoke winch systems for both leading regional and national names within the Utilities sector.

    Somerset Chamber Executive Director, Emma Rawlings, said,

    “These awards are the largest in Somerset and are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate all that
    is great about [Somerset’s] diverse business community.”

    Paul Prouse, Managing Director, commented,

    “Being named finalist in two categories is a testament to our team who have continued to provide solutions and outstanding products and services to our customers throughout a challenging period for all businesses.

    “Investing in and utilising cutting-edge technologies and providing innovative solutions for our clients has always been at the heart of our business.”

    The winners were announced at the Grand Final on 11th March, which celebrated the extraordinary organisations within the county of Somerset. Rotec finished as double finalists – a great achievement amongst such a high calibre of local businesses.

    Pictured below (left to right): Roger Carne, Paul Prouse, Rachel Worth, Richard Lang, Mark Conniff, Josie Chamberlain, Richard Renfree and Andy Rimes.

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    Custom made hydraulic winch system for the utilities sector

    Rotec Hydraulics Ltd has recently completed works on a custom made hydraulic winch system for the utilities market.

    Fitted to a fleet of Ford Ranger vehicles, these bespoke winches have been designed, built, installed and tested by our in-house team of engineers and include a hydraulic system, electronic control system and mechanical components.

    The Capstan winch is specifically designed for fast line speeds and has a 350Kg working load limit with a remote electrical foot pedal operation

    Safety features include an integral fail safe static brake and integral dynamic braking.

    The Capstan winch drum is made of stainless steel and the winch is deployed on a sliding system to allow the operator to move it from stored position to operational position easily.

    Our client is one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities focused on transmission and distribution of electricity and gas. They play a vital role in connecting millions of people to the energy they use safely, reliably and efficiently. Rotec has worked with this organisation for several years and are proud of the strong, effective relationship we share.

    At Rotec the team work on many different projects.  Much of the work undertaken requires the integration of knowledge and skills from across the Rotec team, to deliver all of the elements that make up a client brief. For more information on the services we offer, please click here.