Most of the local industry has gone due to a de-industrialisation of the Black Country, although the offices and works of Tipton Division of the former Midlands Electricity Board on Toll End Road continue to be used by its successors, Avon Energy, then GPU Power Distribution, then Aquila Networks, then Central Networks and now Western Power distribution since the buildings were constructed n about 1960.
Due to de-industrialisation in the Black Country, most local industry has declined; nevertheless, the offices and works of Tipton Division of former Midlands Electricity Board on Toll End Road are still utilized by its successors: Avon Energy, GPU Power Distribution, Aquila Networks, Central Networks, and now Western Power Distribution. The buildings were constructed around 1960.