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caring for cables
18 days ago
9 min read

How to Extend the Lifespan of Cables

Examining the risks of potential cable failures, what can affect their durability and some simple but effective tips on extending the lifespan of your cables and wires.

electric vehicle charging
1 month ago
2 min read

Is Kerbside Electric Vehicle Charging About To Get Easier?

The government has announced a landmark investment into Britain's EV charging infrastructure. As distributors of electric vehicle cable & accessories within the UK & Worldwide, we see this news as a huge show of ambition backed by investment. 

festive tree lights
3 months ago
4 min read

Fix Broken Christmas Lights with Heat Shrink Tubing

We've all done it. Spent ages merrily wrapping the lights around the Christmas tree, added the decorations on top, flicked the switch - ta daah! Oh. The lights don't work. Read on to see how to quicky and easily you can save Christmas with a little help from our heat shrink.

Investing in Mers-EV-side
5 months ago
2 min read

Investing in Mers-EV-side

Jaguar Land Rover is investing £500M in its Halewood factory to boost electric vehicle production. With their first EV model expected by 2025, Hilltop Products supports this shift with a range of EV cable management solutions

New Multi-Sleeve Adaptor from ABB Harnessflex
6 months ago
4 min read

New Multi-Sleeve Adaptor from ABB Harnessflex

The rise of heavy-duty EVs and shifting regulatory requirements necessitates robust electrical systems capable of handling higher voltages and operating temperatures, as well as protecting vital connections from demanding conditions and harsh operating environments. 

Changing the way you view Classic Cars. The UK’s only manufacturer of new, hand built British Classic EV Sports cars.
8 months ago
3 min read

Changing the way you view Classic Cars. The UK’s only manufacturer of new, hand built British Classic EV Sports cars.

Hilltop are a long time trusted supplier and supporter of some of the biggest names within the automotive industry, helping power the emerging EV classics sector.

The Implications of The Governments Pledge To Increase Defence Budget To 2.5% of GDP
11 months ago
4 min read

The Implications of The Governments Pledge To Increase Defence Budget To 2.5% of GDP


The Government has announced at the recent NATO conference, the largest boost to the UK’s defence in a generation. The Prime Minister stated that the defence budget would be 2.5% of GDP by 2030 with a fully funded plan to back up his statement

How Does Heat Shrink Tubing Work?
1 year ago
5 min read

How Does Heat Shrink Tubing Work?

Heat shrink tubing is a shrinkable plastic used to insulate wires, providing abrasion resistance and environmental protection for stranded and solid wire conductors, connections, joints and terminals. 

Cleaning And Sterilising Silicone Tubing
1 year ago
3 min read

Cleaning And Sterilising Silicone Tubing

Hilltop Products offers silicone tubing products in different sizes and colours. We keep a wide range of stock, ensuring that we can meet demand and get orders out as quickly as possible.

How to cable manage in 8 easy steps
1 year ago
6 min read

How to cable manage in 8 easy steps

Cables. They are everywhere and seemingly everything needs them these days, so managing them is important. Take the headache out of it with our cable management planning guide.