W.G.Eaton was founded in 1860 by William G Eaton with the intention of manufacturing the worlds finest flat leather transmission belting. He succeeded and established a tradition of fine craftsmanship that is retained today. Since that time W.G.Eaton has continuously developed and refined its expertise in heat protection and insulation solutions for Industry.

In the 1860's leather was a key material. Over the years W.G.Eaton has developed expertise in the use of a vast range of raw materials and regards the advice and selection of the correct material as a crucial element in its service to customers. W.G.Eaton offers Industry a specialised service selecting the best material for the task and devising optimum solutions for customer requirements whether for volume production or individual application.

In October 2008 W.G.Eaton were appointed UK distributor for the Zetex®Range of products produced by Newtex Inc of the USA. Newtex are the pioneer and leading global producer of high temperature textiles for thermal management and fire protection. Their comprehensive product range includes the original Zetex® and ZetexPlus® brand names as well as heat and fire resistant fabrics, insulation fabrics, tapes, ropes, tubings, and safety clothing.

Technical staff with in-depth knowledge of heat resistant and heat-insulating materials and will advise which material is most effective for your requirements.