W.E. Couplings originally started back in 1986 as a partnership called Whittle Engineering based in Whittle-le-Woods, Lancashire.  In 1991 one of the partners, Peter Hart, bought out the other partner and formed W.E. Couplings & Coatings.

W.E. Couplings & Coatings operated from two sites, and continued trading under this name until 1999 when much larger premises were purchased, enabling increased manufacturing capability, as well as an increase in R & D activity and an engineering driven sales plan.

W.E. Couplings manufacture a large range of fittings from various materials.  Our main market sector is civil engineering, although we have completed contracts for the oil industry. 

We are able to supply and test complete assemblies for all types of applications, and for sizes ranging from 1/4" to 12" bore.

W.E. Couplings have designed and developed a quick-action coupling for steel pipes and flexible hoses which we have named the 'Dragline'; this trade name has been registered with the Patent Office.  This coupling has been used within a multitude of environments around the world.

To our knowledge we believe we have the largest swaging capacity in the world, with internal swaging to 12" (300mm) bore and external swaging to 14" (350mm).  We currently have seven external swaging machines and five internal machines.  We have direct access to various hose manufacturers and carry extensive stocks to facilitate a speedy turnaround service.  We have also developed a highly specialised 'Layflat' swage, to which we have had exceptional results.