British-made Viscometers – such as those designed and manufactured by ATAC – are in demand at present. Here we analyse why that is the case.
The latest generation of Hallikainen and REL viscometers – currently in demand from across the globe
British-made Viscometers – What is it about British technology?
British designed and manufactured technology is respected worldwide because it combines engineering discipline, design quality, and practical innovation. The UK’s reputation is rooted in a long industrial tradition, but it stays relevant because British firms still create products and systems that set standards in aerospace, pharmaceuticals, transport, and industrial design. In the case of ATAC, that includes British-made viscometers too.
One reason for that respect is trust. Global buyers often associate British-made products with reliability, safety, and consistency, and surveys have found the “Made in UK” label is viewed very positively on quality, design, advanced technology, authenticity, and sustainability. That matters in markets where people want equipment and components they can depend on for years, not just something cheap upfront. Our British-made viscometers – whether they sit in laboratories or in refineries – just keep going for decades upon decades.
British-made Viscometers – Innovation through design
British technology also carries strong intellectual property and design credentials. The UK has produced widely used innovations and remains influential in areas like chip design, aerospace engineering, and life sciences, which gives British companies a reputation for solving hard problems rather than just manufacturing at scale. In many industries, British firms are respected because they excel at the high-value parts of the chain: research, design, testing, and precision manufacturing.
There is also a cultural factor: British engineering is often seen as understated, rigorous, and globally minded. That makes it appealing in international business because it signals competence without hype. In short, British technology is respected because it is associated with quality, innovation, and proven performance in real-world use.
At ATAC, we believe that the application of quality, innovation and proven performance has provided customers with the assurance they need to keep coming back. We sold our first cone and plate laboratory viscometers almost seven decades ago – then known as the ICI Viscometer – followed by the next generation REL viscometers. We have seen customers return – knowing that we will deliver exactly what the customer needs.
Current Demand
Current demand is high – whether it is our REL cone and plate viscometers or our Hallikainen Process Viscometers – used so much in the Oil & Gas sector. Our British-made viscometers have become very much the choice of process engineers in a wide variety of settings.
If you wish to join those that have shown their confidence in british-made viscometers, contact our Sales Team by emailing sales@atacgroup.com or by phoning +44 (0)1380 818411.
