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For the first time in 14 years, we have made a film about who we are and how we work, taking a closer look than ever before. It takes you inside the factories, the machines and the people behind the hardware, racking and speaker components that support professionals across the world...

Penn Elcom began in 1974 as Penn Fabrication, a small hardware supplier working from a single manual press machine in Penn, Buckinghamshire. The flight case market was growing, and there was a clear demand for well-made, hard-wearing components that could survive life on the road.

Poor rack access costs time, money, and causes unnecessary frustration on every install. In this article, we explore four innovative Penn Elcom dynamic access racks that transform how technicians install, cable, and maintain 19-inch equipment - from 360° rotating floor racks to swing-out wall enclosures with full rear access.

We're proud to have contributed to the Lanier Theological Library, a world-class theological resource housed in a converted 17th-century tithe barn at Yarnton Manor.

Working alongside the project electrician and joinery company, we assembled over 1,000 bespoke lengths of LED tape and extrusion - each cut, wired, labelled, and ready to install into the custom shelving.

Penn Elcom was delighted to support the IO House project, an award-winning 2,000 sqm contemporary residence in North London that is redefining what a smart home can be. Designed by KSR Architects, this property blends sophisticated architecture with playful, cutting-edge technology, featuring over 20,000 LEDs.

Armacab is a professional‑grade, textured speaker/cabinet paint - water‑based, tough, and designed to give you a durable finish with a semi‑matte textured look that stands up to real‑world use. Discover the excellent benefits, key features and why we're excited to supply (and you should be too)...

Our Extra Large Parcel Box’s size and capacity make it the best choice to receive large and frequent and packages, ideal for commercial and business requirements. If your business receives frequent or oversized packages, you know the pain of missed deliveries, lost parcels, and wasted time chasing couriers...

19 inch rack shelves are essential for optimal equipment storage and can also improve your setup. Adding a rack shelf to your 19 inch rack system results in a cleaner, more organized setup, allowing for easy access to your gear. Discover the benefits and various models available... 

Our free-to-use Panel Designer is user-freindly and easy to navigate. You can easilt position various components with the drag-and-drop interface including cutouts, images and text. Discover how easy it is to biuld a bespoke 19 inch rack panel today! 

Figuring out how many rack units your equipment occupies is crucial when selecting the right rack size and having an organized setup. Our free and easy to use Rack Unit Calculator is designed to help you...