Swann-Morton - surgical blades, scalpels and handles

Founded in Sheffield during 1932, Swann-Morton have become a world leader in the manufacture of surgical blades, scalpels and handles. It is a name respected globally for quality, precision, consistency and reliability and recognised for combining traditional blade making skills with the latest technology.
The preferred choice of many of the World's surgeons, the wide and varied range of products consisting of around 70 individual blades shapes and 30 different handles is also used extensively by other healthcare professionals such as G.P.'s, Nurses and Paramedics along with practitioners in the associated fields of Dentistry, Podiatry and Veterinary surgery.
Exporting to over 100 countries around the World, Swann-Morton have established an extensive network of overseas distributors supporting the local customer base and ensuring service levels of the highest standard are maintained at all times.

http://www.swann-morton.com/

Jewel Blade Company

The Jewel Blade Company started life as The Jewel Razor Blade Company manufacturing quality razor blades during the 1920s, during 1966 The Jewel Blade Company was formed by a team of engineers who were able to draw on their experience and expertise to create a company which today boasts an extensive range of blades for use in industrial and commercial applications.
The strengths of this unique company are the vast experience of people and the method of production. Since the positive acquisition during 2003 by W R Swann & Co Ltd group of companies, which include the world-leading surgical blade manufacturer Swann-Morton Limited, many essential improvements and investments have been implemented, ensuring machinery and productivity are at the cutting edge of Technology.
Various planned projects have been implemented ranging from, reviewing and investing in new machinery, Information Technology, property development, purchasing and product costing and a scheduled proactive sales and marketing campaign. These and future improvements in producing Quality British made blades in Sheffield, England will benefit our existing and new valued customers in the years to come.

http://www.jewelblade.com/

ASD Lighting

ASD Lighting is unique amongst British Companies, a true manufacturer of lighting with a reputation for innovation and quality. We have combined our skills and expertise in design and manufacture of lighting to provide a unique portfolio of products which are not only attractive and hard wearing, but include practical and time saving installation features. ASD’s range of high quality, hard wearing and practical Office & Commercial, Utility and Exterior luminaires are designed and manufactured to meet the exacting demands of facility managers, specifiers, contractors, designers & architects and end users. Using the latest manufacturing techniques we have a range that meets the demands of domestic and commercial installations, offering a comprehensive range of energy saving lampand operating options to meet the latest building regulations requirements.
ASD Lighting have been manufacturing in the UK from our 60,000-sq ft factory in Rotherham for over 24 years. Our continued success has lead us in the last year to spend £3 million acquiring the factories adjacent to our existing premises, giving the company an extra 45,000 square feet of capacity; 25,000 of which is used for manufacturing while the remaining space is used for warehousing. The investment has been used to update the new and existing factories enabling us to provide fast deliveries throughout Britain and Worldwide. The benefit of the new factory is we have more space where we can create more efficiency by better control and planned production. Last year and this year our investment will total around £5 million. This is a serious investment; it’s not only to take on board what we’ve seen in the last five years in growth and expansion, but to accommodate the next five years where we will continue to see the business grow. http://www.asdlighting.com/about-us.html

E.A. TAILBY LTD - footware component manufacturer established in 1902

 E.A. TAILBY LTD is a family run footware component manufacturer established in 1902. By combining traditional heel building methods with the latest

http://www.tailby.com/

William Haycock - Clockmakers and Engineers

Ashbourne was for long a centre of clockmaking. During the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries there were about five separate concerns making clocks in the town. The Ashtons, Harlows, Davenports and Ellebys have now passed into history and only the Haycock business remains today. We celebrated our first 150 years in clockmaking in 1976, but in fact the roots of our business go back to 1740 when Joseph Harlow established a clockmaking business in the town
						William Haycock 1837-1904
		The Haycock brothers John and Thomas worked with Thomas Harlow grandson of the above Joseph, and took over the business in 1826 which they then proceeded to run in their own name.
	The firm originally carried on business in Compton a part of Ashbourne, but in 1860 built a new works in Station Street. There not only were domestic clocks made but turret clocks and general brass and iron founding as well. Thomas Haycock's son Thomas junior conducted this business until his death in 1906 whereupon this branch of the Haycock clockmakers closed down.
	Church Street Works
				Meanwhile his younger brother William was established in his own business in Church Street and the Market Place having left his brother in about 1865. A move was made to the present Southcliffe works in 1897.
	William Haycock died in 1904 having established a reputation as a capable craftsman and a man of great integrity. The firm still trades under his name and is run by his direct descendants. Both the firms of Thomas Haycock & Son and William Haycock were noted makers of skeleton clocks. They may be considered as representing their finest work from the Victorian era. Many of the original patterns are retained at our works.
							Southcliffe Works 1898

http://www.williamhaycock.co.uk/history.htm

Club Fenders - UK's leading manufacturer of fire fender seats

Original Club Fenders is the UK's leading manufacturer of fire fender seats and fireplace surrounds.  Robin Gage has been designing and producing Club Fenders over three decades for discerning clients throughout the world.
The hallmark of a Robin Gage Fireplace Fender is its design excellence, exacting craftsmanship and attention to detail.  Its fire fender seats and fireplace surrounds are designed using the highest quality materials.
Each brass Club Fender is handmade to order and available in a wide range of styles, with a choice of bases, finials, columns and finishes. Robin Gage's extensive knowledge and experience also allows clients to order custom made fenders to suit their individual requirements.
Original Club Fenders provide a swift, personal and friendly service, underpinned by value for money. Fender benches can be ordered at the website, from the catalogue and by telephone or fax. Visits in the UK can be arranged.

http://www.clubfender.com/default.asp

Modec - Zero emmissions vehicles

Heralded as the future of commercial transport, the British manufacturer was founded in 2004 by a team of automotive engineering experts and its vehicles were launched to the transport industry in March 2007.

The Coventry based company is leading the field by taking automotive technology to the next level, using the very latest in battery technology and LEAN manufacturing techniques.

Modec is expanding rapidly. International dealers are now being established in France, Netherlands, Spain, Germany and Ireland. This growth is set to not only transform the commercial vehicle sector, but the whole automotive industry.

http://www.modeczev.com/content/index.asp

Scott-Nichol - Traditional manufacturer of hand made socks

Scott-Nichol is a traditional manufacturer of hand made socks for both; ladies and gentlemen.
All socks from Scott-Nichol come replete with a hand-linked toe making them virtually seamless. Because of this special hand-linked toe, Scott-Nichol socks provide a superior fit over other less accomplished brands, and the added comfort makes then a joy to wear!
All socks produced by us are made in Leicestershire, England so you can rest assured that when you buy Scott-Nichol, you are buying the best of British!


http://www.scott-nichol.com/

Wicksteed - Manufacturer of Playground equipment

Wicksteed has been designing, building, installing, landscaping and looking after playgrounds since 1918 and now boasts the widest range of playground equipment, sports' courts and safety surfacing in the UK.

With playgrounds for all age groups, Wicksteed is also the UK's leading playground supplier to local councils, architects, schools, builders, holiday parks and the community. 

Our customers, as well as the children who will play on the equipment, are welcomed and encouraged to tour our manufacturing facilities in Kettering, Northamptonshire, and to view our manufacturing processes at first hand.

http://www.wicksteed.co.uk/

Griffon Hoverwork Ltd - Hovercraft

Griffon Hoverwork Ltd has pioneered the development of the hovercraft and has been involved in the manufacture and operation of hovercraft since they were first conceived over 40 years ago.  The World's first hovercraft operation was set up by the founders of the business, alongside Sir Christopher Cockerell, the inventor of the hovercraft.  We are the design authority for the original and subsequent British Hovercraft Corporation designs and we have an unsurpassed knowledge base.  We offer the largest range of hovercraft available in the world today and are better placed than anybody in the world to meet our customers' needs.

http://www.griffonhoverwork.com/

Manchester Weathercoat Company - traditional rainwear

The Manchester Weathercoat Company was originally formed in 1978 to provide a manufacturing service to high quality brands such as Burberry, Mulberry, Daks and Aquascutum. From our purpose built factory in Manchester, Lancashire, once the heart of the Industrial Revolution for traditional rainwear, we produce traditional raincoats for both ladies and gents. The production of our trench coat has over 120 separate manufacturing operations to produce the finished article; every single seam is pressed immediately after sewing and seamstresses hand sew the collar making this undoubtedly one of the most labour intensive coats produced today. For many years only a privileged few have enjoyed the exclusive Manchester Weathercoat brand with its distinctive check lining using over 30 years experience from manufacturing at the top end of the market. Today, utilising the power of the Internet, we are proud to be able to bring you a high quality traditional trench coat unrivelled for value and quality!  

http://www.traditionalrainwear.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10051

Cooper & Stollbrand Ltd - premium outwear since 1937

 Cooper & Stollbrand Ltd is the largest manufacturer of premium outwear in the UK, based in Manchester.


http://cooperstollbrand.co.uk/index.html

Charbonnel et Walker - Luxury Chocolates since 1875

Purveyors of fine English chocolates. Founded in 1875, Charbonnel et Walker is one of Britain’s earliest chocolatiers.  Our beautiful range of handmade chocolates are made exclusively in the UK

Marc de Champagne Truffles

Lightly dusted truffles with a milk chocolate and Marc de Champagne centre. Available in 135g and 275g sizes.

http://www.charbonnel.co.uk/home-1-0.html

Tricker’s - BESPOKE HAND-MADE SHOES

BESPOKE HAND-MADE SERVICE

Tricker’s are famous the world over for its Hand-made footwear.

http://www.trickers.com/History/history.html

Big Tomato Company - Ceramic homewares

Big Tomato Company was launched with just one product – the iconic red tomato. Our Mission was to see a squirty tomato on every kitchen table in the UK. This has moved on a little since then….

From those humble beginnings we ventured into the British Ceramics industry, developing our award winning table top range: English Eccentrics.

Big Tomato Company is now firmly established within the gift and homeware market. Our products are developed in collaboration with leading British designers and traditional manufacturers and we are committed to manufacturing in Stoke-on-Trent using time honoured production methods. 

http://www.bigtomatocompany.com/ 

Shire Crystal - English Handmade Crystal

Shire Crystal has been Manufacturing hand made English cut Crystal since 1983. We are the last remaining full Manufacturer of Crystal from start to finish all under one roof left in Stourbridge / Brierley Hill area, England. Our craftsmen are some of the finest in their field and have learnt their trade with leading Brand Name Companies such as, Stuart Waterford Crystal, Royal Brierley, Royal Doulton, Webb Corbett and Tudor Crystal.

http://www.shirecrystal.com/

Barrington Ayre Shirtmaker & Tailor

Founded in 2007, Barrington Ayre Shirtmaker & Tailor are proud to have all of their bespoke clothing made right here in England.
As a visiting tailor we can bring the joy and pleasure of bespoke tailoring right to your home or office at a time convenient to you. We offer extremely flexible appointment times seeing customers in the comfort of their homes or offices during the week, in the evening and at weekends.
We believe that top quality tailoring should be available to everyone without costing the Earth and so by keeping our overheads low we do this without compromising on quality.

We also believe strongly in supporting home grown talent and so have our clothing made right here in England, providing you with the finest piece of bespoke clothing sporting the Made in England label.

http://www.barringtonayre.co.uk/

A Malkin - Clockmakers

MAKERS OF TRADITIONAL ENGLISH DIAL-CLOCKS

The School/Railway Clock: Overall Diameter: 15.5" (395mm) Dial Diameter: 12" (305mm) Depth: 5" (128mm) The traditioanl School/Railway Clock is our most popular design, and looks good not only in a traditional domestic setting, but also in pubs, offices and restaurants. It is available in Pine, Oak or Mahogany.

The Malkin Clock The Basic Design The Malkin School/Railway Clock is reproduced from an authentic 19th Century design. Click the picture on the left to see a larger image of the clock. The Case Each Clock Case is hand-made. The wooden ring which surrounds the clock is made from eight separate pieces, a traditional method found in most nineteenth-century clocks. The white face or "dial", and the wooden surround, are pegged onto a back box containing the "movement", which drives the hands. Most Malkin Clocks are made from reclaimed pine, hand finished to give an authentic aged appearance so that they blend beautifully into modern pine kitchens and bedrooms. The School/Railway clock is also available in oak and mahogany: see below for details. http://www.malkinclocks.co.uk/designs.html

Tiflex Limited of Liskeard, Cornwall - Oxbridge Cricket Balls

From its earliest beginnings, in sheds behind a cobbler’s cottage, the cricket ball industry has remained very bohemian.  Over the years it has become clear that the manufacture of the cricket ball poses problems on a scale and magnitude well beyond the capabilities of this cottage industry.  Cricket balls have been plagued by persistent problems including increasing softness, loss of shape during play and lack of visibility during periods of low light. 

However the cricket ball industry is now benefiting from a major industrial manufacturer bringing its wide experience of development and innovation into this market.

We (Tiflex Limited of Liskeard, Cornwall, a member of large, Woking based, James Walker Group of companies) now own Oxbridge Cricket Balls, formerly of Ringwood, Hampshire.

See the range

We are no strangers to quality being one of the first companies to attain ISO 9001 certification and our more advanced technology balls have been awarded the British Standards Kite Mark.

We are experts in the field of impact and vibration absorbing compounds, particularly where recovery of the compound to its pre-impact state is a key requirement. Many of the products we manufacture are important to our everyday lives, as they are used in such situations for absorbing vibrations in buildings caused by underground railways, in rail tracks caused by trains and in factories caused by machinery to name but a few.
We have brought our huge technological experience of thermoplastics, elastomers, plus synthetic and natural rubbers to challenge the cricket ball industry.

http://tiflex.co.uk/oxbridge/ 

KIPPAX WILLOW LTD - finest hand crafted cricket bats

KIPPAX WILLOW LTD has over 25 years experience of making the finest hand crafted cricket bats through traditional methods using only the finest of their own willow trees.

Kippax Willow Ltd has over 25 years experience of making the finest hand crafted cricket bats through traditional methods using only the finest of their own willow trees. From planting of willow sets accross the UK and maintaining trees by de-nibbing (pruning off branches) over a period of at least 15 years each tree has been nurtured through to felling.

Once felled the tree is cut into rounds and the ‘splitting out’ process begins. This involves driving wedges into the round to split it into raw clefts. Following a five cut process on the saws the clefts are then waxed at each end to prevent splitting. Stacked in the drying rooms the natural drying process begins. After six months or until the clefts have dried to the required moisture level the process of making the cricket bat begins.

Each cleft has to be cut to size on the saws, then pressed using Kippax Willow's unique pressing technique at four different pressures in both traditional and bow styles. The handle is then fitted, shoulders and toe are cut and then the bat is hand drawn traditionally with drawknives and spokeshaves by the master bat maker, Matthew Doidge.

Rough and smooth sanding takes the bat near to completion. The handle is then traditionally strung, a rubber grip applied and then the final step of a wax finish to ensure that the Kippax bat supplied to the customer is the finest traditionally hand made cricket bat available.

http://kippaxcricket.co.uk/index.htm 

R.E. Tricker Ltd - Goodyear welted footwear

In 1829 Joseph Tricker, master shoemaker, founded the company R.E. Tricker Ltd and five generations later his family continue to apply the same traditional crafts and skills in the production of the world renowned “Tricker’s” shoes.
	The manufacturing home of Tricker’s continues to be based in Northampton the heart of English shoemaking country. The St. Michael’s Road premises accommodates all manufacturing, administration and marketing activities of this famous company. Combining the skills and service ethics of yesteryear with the flair and creativity demanded by twenty-first century commerce.
		Using only the best available materials, including calf upper leather and oak bark tanned soles, Tricker’s craftsmen apply their legendary skills to produce both hand-made and bench-made shoes which maintain a standard seldom equalled in the world of Goodyear welted footwear.
	Tricker’s of St. James’s, our famous retail establishment in the heart of London’s most prestigious shopping area serves as a focal point for our dedicated customers from all over the world. Offering a wide range of footwear including our famous handmade bespoke service and a comprehensive selection of classic styles for immediate wear. http://www.trickers.com/index_MAIN.html

Alfred Sargent - Hand Made Shoemakers

In 1815, long before Benjamin Disraeli or William Gladstone had been Prime Minister, before Charles Dickens or Arthur Conan Doyle had written a single word of literature, William Sargent began honing the skills needed to become a master craftsman and shoemaker.  When William began in the trade, shoe making was done completely by hand in what we call today a “cottage industry.”   Within individual houses, groups of men and women performed all the operations of shoemaking: cutting, stitching, lasting and finishing.  William’s son, who was born in 1826 and was also named William, joined him in this cottage industry and learned the craft of shoe making as well.

  

By the time the second William’s son, Alfred was born in 1857, the industrial age was upon England, and many of the cottage industries had moved into purpose built factories. Shoemakers themselves began utilizing the new tools of manufacturing, and the world changed completely in 1871, when Charles Goodyear patented his welting machine.  The Goodyear welt, as it is now called, is a method of securing the upper and insole of a shoe, as an attach-point for the sole. When this sewing is performed on a Goodyear welting machine, it is a highly repeatable process.  Shoes made in this manner are generally regarded as the highest quality. New tools such as this allowed firms to make footwear in a more organized fashion and on a much larger scale, leading to the creation of many of the world’s most famous shoe-making brands.

  

In 1899, Alfred, together with his sons, Frank and Harry, set up his own company, Alfred Sargent and Sons, in the town of Rushden Northamptonshire. Sixteen years later, in 1915, Alfred moved to the present site of Portland Road, building a small factory which has been extended over the years.  It was the first single storey factory built in Rushden and also the first to have electricity, a vast improvement from the old gas lighting. These changes not only improved shoe making but also provided much better working conditions for the employees.

  

During the 1920’s, 1930’s, and 1940’s, the next generation entered the business. Frank’s son Derrick joined the company at a time of tremendous increase in the number of shoe factories in the county of Northamptonshire. The region is now the largest area of Goodyear welted manufactured shoes in the world.

  

The 1950’s, 1960’s, and 1970’s saw many changes in the structure of the footwear industry. Although exports of footwear increased, so did competition from imports. This changed the development of many factories, and some say it was the beginning of the decline in the footwear industry in Northamptonshire. During this time, the fourth generation of Sargents, Paul and Andrew, joined the business, and the traditional manufacture of footwear was gradually infused with the changing trends and styles of fashion.  Alfred Sargent and Sons had now passed its hundredth year of production, joining an elite group of manufacturers that have achieved such a milestone.

  

Today, shoe enthusiasts from all over the world have expressed a desire for proper English shoes made in a traditional manner.  Many of the old traditions of finishing that William first used in the early 1800’s have been rediscovered with a modern twist to reflect  today’s style and the quality demands of today's customer.

  

Today, under that same roof at Portland Road, small groups of master craftsmen take time to select the best calf leathers and suedes, then cut, stitch, last and finish them as generations of Sargents have done for more almost two hundred years.

http://www.alfredsargent.co.uk/Default.aspx