Wentworth Pewter - made in Sheffield

Wentworth Pewter are a Sheffield based company making a wide selection of pewter items including tankards, flasks, cutlery and homewares.

The company was founded in 1949 and prides itself on carrying forward the same traditional skills and making products with the same lead free alloy.

http://www.wentworth-pewter.com

Techserv - manufacture plasma cutting gas cutters and waterjet cutting machines in the UK

British Innovation – Worldwide Reputation

At Techserv we are trying to continue the history of British innovation, all our machines are built in our Dewsbury factory ( old mill ), we source as many parts locally as we can, our controller was written in house and we are very proud of what we have managed to achieve.

Recent contracts include machines to manufacture the roof of the 2012 aquatic centre and the olympic stadium, four machines to manufacture Britain’s new aircraft carriers and several installations in schools and colleges.


http://techservcutting.com/about/

Kirkpatrick Ltd has been producing the highest quality Malleable Iron at its foundry in Walsall since 1855

was founded in 1855 in Walsall. Since that date the Company has manufactured high quality malleable iron castings for a variety of uses.

Kirkpatrick Ltd has been producing the highest quality Malleable Iron at its foundry in Walsall since 1855. Our heritage and the traditional skills and methods which have been passed down through the generations, combined with more modern technology, enable us to offer the largest range of Black Architectural Ironmongery available anywhere in the World http://www.kirkpatrick.co.uk/home.asp

B.D.G. Manufacturing group, designs and manufactures silver plated cutlery and serving ware

Gainsborough Silverware Collections, now part of the B.D.G. Manufacturing group, designs and manufactures silver plated cutlery and serving ware , primarily for use in hotels and the wider hospitality industry. With their factory in Birmingham and workshops in Sheffield, historically the two centres of silverware production in England, Gainsborough is one of the few remaining companies in the United Kingdom with the skills and experience to produce silver ware in both traditional and contemporary styles. 


Leading silver tableware manufacturer, Gainsborough carries a complete range of silver ware including silver plated cutlery, bar ware accessories, contemporary silver bowls, silver table lamps etc. for the world of Hospitality.

From London to Hong Kong, Sydney to Singapore, from the Orient Express to Cunard’s ‘Queen Victoria’, Gainsborough’s name is prominent in fine dining areas around the world.
http://www.gainsboroughsilver.co.uk/

C Brandauer & Co Ltd - world-class engineering company

C Brandauer & Co Ltd was founded in 1862 and today is a sixth-generation family business of international standing.

The company began as a manufacturer of pen nibs, achieving a reputation for excellence with a series of royal warrants, special commissions and high-volume global sales.

As Brandauer developed through the twentieth century, we never stopped adding new technologies and new skills in line with changing customer requirements.

As traditional pen nibs grew obsolete through the 50s and 60s, the company gradually switched to precision pressings for the supply of components for the growing electrical and telecoms industries. As markets, customer demand and global supply chain relationships continued to change, we developed an increasing specialism in the manufacture of complex metal components, particularly where extreme precision is required in challenging materials.

Today the company has evolved into a world-class engineering company with long experience across many different industries, including electronics, telecom, IT, computer, medical and automotive.

Much has changed over a century of metal presswork – today’s high-speed presses, our market-leading optical inspection equipment, our CAD/CAM technology and the precision products themselves are all a long-way from the pen nib manufacturing which first made the name of Brandauer famous around the world.

But the principles which underpin the business today are the same principles on which the business was founded nearly 150 years ago - 

http://www.brandauer.co.uk/index.php

D. Leonardt & Co - manufacturer of steel pen nibs and forming and finishing of metal pressings

D. Leonardt & Co was established in 1856 as a manufacturer of steel pen nibs, which we still produce, and from the early days we have developed skills in the forming and finishing of metal pressings.

Over the past twenty-five years, D.Leonardt & Co. has become the world leader in the supply of metal corners to the Diary Industry. At the same time it has continued to develop its own range of accessories for the Stationery and Leather Goods Trades. We now supply our own range of products to over 50 countries worldwide. We also produce general pressings to customer requirements.

Sub-Contract metal finishing, plating and polishing has become a speciality for which we have an increasing demand. We have
particular expertise in high quality cosmetic finishes and are proud
to have a number of high profile companies as our customers.

http://www.leonardt.com/index.htm

Ralph Martindale - Forged Tools & Metal Products

The genuine "Crocodile" blade is made from hot rolled high quality British Steel by our own Mill. The strip is tapered in section to optimise the unique cutting characteristics with the weight of the tool.
Each face of the blade has three grooves which assist the blade's removal from sapwood. The grooves extend to the tang of the blade to form a mechanical lock with the handle.
Our product is therefore lightweight and easy to use. The blade is roll forged to give an outstandingly well balanced tool to meet the arduous demands of rural farmers throughout the tropical regions of the world.
Only "Crocodile" brand machets are made from tapered steel section with grooves which makes our product distinctly better than our competitors.
Quality is assured because we control every stage of production from steel billet to finished machet.
Every blade is individually tested to ensure the hardened and tempered steel characteristics conform to our strict quality controls.
We guarantee 100% inspection.
All our handles are made from German beech wood. We monitor the moisture content of the timber to make sure the product is consistent and does not split under normal circumstances.
The timber is cross-sawn for maximum strength and stability. The handle is fitted to the blade with solid steel rivets and washers. A special factory fitting technique is employed which has been perfected from 125 years experience to ensure our product is the best value for money and outlasts the life of other brands.

http://www.ralphmartindale.co.uk/ralphmartindale/general.html 

Firth Rixson Limited - world's largest ring manufacturer

The origins of Firth Rixson Limited go back to the early 1800's with continual growth and expansion ever since, not just in terms of the quality products the company produces but also with our relationships with customers. The company, renowned for being the world's largest ring manufacturer, has significantly developed across a spectrum of industrial markets. 
Employing 1860 people, Firth Rixson has become a larger and more competitive provider of rings, forgings and metal products worldwide.

http://www.firthrixson.com/

Stephen Betts & Sons - Smelting and refining of precious metals

Stephen Betts & Sons, the first of The Stephen Betts Group’s businesses to be established, specialises in the smelting and refining of precious metals. The company’s state of the art factory contains the latest in recovery equipment which makes possible the smelting and refining of lower grade wastes containing precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum and palladium.
The highly trained staff process the materials to ensure the highest possible recovery of precious metals. All recovered materials are sampled, individually assayed and the customer informed of the value in line with London market prices.
The reclaimed materials can be returned to the customer in the form of fine gold or silver, or we can alloy the material to customer’s requirements. Alternatively, we will offer to buy the material at the prevailing London market price and we are also happy to offer metal accounts.
Precious metals can be recovered from many different sources and processes. Whilst the main trades we service include jewellers, dentistry, silversmithing, photographic, potteries, electronics, glass silvering and bookbinders, we are equipped to recover precious metals from practically any source imaginable.

http://www.bettsmetals.com/stephen-betts-sons/

Pooley Swords

In August 2005, the very distinguished sword makers Wilkinson Sword, who had been established for over two hundred years, ceased trading as sword makers.  Robert Pooley, who had been commissioning swords from Wilkinsons for over forty years, purchased from Wilkinsons their drawings, product records, spares and much of their tooling, including both heavy and light machinery.  A Ryder Mechanical Hammer, which was made at the end of the 1800’s, was also amongst the machinery purchased.

Pooley Sword was formed in November 2005 and the heavy machinery was despatched to India for the forging of blades.  India was, for hundreds of years, renowned throughout the world as the finest of sword makers.  Indeed, Wellington’s famous, “Mameluke Sword” was made in India and to this day this type of sword is a regulation pattern for all General Officers.

All Pooley Swords are forged from carbon steel and tested to the highest standards in the traditional way as laid down by Henry Wilkinson.  The finished sword is finally etched and finished in England to the same fine standards expected by the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces.  Pooley Sword is now established as the leading supplier of swords to the British Armed Forces and the MOD as well as many Commonwealth and Overseas Defence Forces.

http://www.pooleysword.com/home.html

C. A. P. PRODUCTIONS LIMITED - Engineered products

Welcome to CAP Productions Limited, we offer single source supply solutions for turned parts, pressings, welded fabrications, assembly, tube manipulation and fasteners.

We have been manufacturing since 1854 and have existed as CAP Productions Ltd since 1945. We have subsequently developed into one of the largest subcontract manufacturing facilities in the UK.

We offer a diverse range of competitively priced components to a wide and varied customer base; we pride ourselves on our ability to satisfy the requirements of companies from all industry sectors including:

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• Automotive    • Leisure    •White Goods    •Construction

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•Aerospace    • Hydraulics    •Medical    • Furniture

http://www.capproductions.co.uk/default.htm

Deacon Screws

We manufacture Metric, BA and American machine screws and fasteners, grub screws and cut thread screws on automatic Swiss machines. We have stock of most machine screws listed on the products page and can usually manufacture to order within three days of receipt of order.
We supply machine screws in various metals including Aluminium, Brass, Mild Steel, Nickel, Silver, Phosphorous Bronze and Stainless Steel.

http://www.deaconscrews.co.uk/

Frank Shaw (Bayonet) Limited - Small Nail Fixings, Picture Hooks

Frank Shaw (Bayonet) Limited is based in Redditch, Worcestershire, UK and are manufacturers of a range of Small Nail Fixings, Picture Hooks and Framing Accessories.
We sell our products primarily to wholesalers and builders merchants for re-sale to the retail trade or jobbing builders.

http://www.frankshaw.co.uk/index.htm

H & E Knowles Lye Ltd - Parasene garden and galvanised iron products

Parasene is a Division of H & E Knowles Lye Ltd, we produce the highest quality garden, home ware, DIY and Iron products. Innovative ideas, constant product development and expansion ensures a unique range that is both durable and functional.
H & E Knowles was founded in th early 1920's by Jack Knowles, the company pioneered the manufacture of 'tin baths' at it Lye Works until the onset of the Second world war.
After the War Jack Knowles with his Daughter and Four Sons resumed production making and selling tin baths and other galvanised wares in and around the Black Country.
In 1959 founder Jack Knowles son Henry and Ethel his wife took control of the expanding 'metal bashing business' Joined by their son Eric trading as H & E Knowles and Son. The current company H & E Knowles (Lye) Limited was incorporated in 1962 continuing in the family tradition of making quality galvanised wares. Henry Knowles died in the late 1960's and his widow Ethel with Son Eric continued to build the business.
Today Peter Knowles is the fourth generation to be at the helm of the family run business. Driving the company forward with new product innovation and a vigorous worldwide exporting programme.
Daniel Knowles (Peter's Son) is the fifth generation of the Knowles family to join the company and in due course 'Faith' Peter's Daughter will also be recruited by the company and together they will help drive the business forward.
In March 2006 H & E Knowles acquired the brand Parasene, with whom they shared many common goals and a similar long traditional history. Parasene, famous for its branded garden products, are similarly based in the Black Country and sell throughout the United Kingdom and the rest of the World.
https://www.parasene.com/vshop/prodlist.asp?search=1&parentID=105&l_categoryID=110

BRASS FOUNDRY CASTINGS LTD

Brass Foundry Castings provide a unique bespoke collection of brass and bronze antique clock fittings, furniture cabinet hardware, architectural ironmongery and sourcing for interior designers and restorers searching for metalwork, mounts and cabinet fittings. Established in 1979, with a combined working experience of over 250 years our craftsmen and craftswomen have acquired knowledge of the bespoke accessories and their application through historical research.

Our clients include: antique restorers, antique trade, architects, craftspeople, galleries, interior designers, national and international museums, trusts, Town Halls, English Heritage, National Trust, private collectors and estates including St. James's Palace, Kensington Palace, The Wallace Collection, The Sir John Soane's Museum and Buckingham Palace. We also pride ourselves on servicing the private individual - perhaps a missing handle or humble backplate.

With a combined working experience of over 250 years, our craftsmen and craftswomen have acquired a knowledge of the products and their application through researching the type of fittings used in the 17th - 20th centuries and faithfully reproduce copies from the originals which reflects the past history of the fittings and include inconsistencies and blemishes which enhance the character and charm of the collection.

Products made in our UK Foundry are marked with the UK flag
Unlacquered antique brass and bronze fittings hand made in the UK for the discerning customer who appreciates quality and craftsmanship. These previously unobtainable unlacquered reproductions dating back to the 17th Century are handmade in our foundry in England to replicate and capture the historical character, inconsistencies, charm and integrity of the originals and are mostly produced by the seven-stage lost wax casting process to achieve the finest detail. Not to be confused with the mass produced die cast products, we hand-make each ordered item and incorporate the imperfections, wear and blemishes which are part of the history and integrity of the original.

http://www.brasscastings.co.uk/

Footprint Sheffield Limited - Hand Tools

"Footprint Sheffield Limited is now the main operating company, manufacturing the world famous range of Footprint brand quality hand tools, building a number of close links and partnerships with suppliers, locally, nationally and internationally. The important project work with the University of Sheffield through its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre with Boeing continues. It is a story which is far from over.

Admittedly it has been a difficult journey but we have successfully restructured and look forward to remaining a company producing quality hand tools well into the future, bearing the mark "Made in Sheffield". Our thanks go to our customers, our suppliers and, most importantly our staff, without whom there would be no Footprint."

http://www.footprint-tools.co.uk/

Bulldog Tools - High Quality Garden tools

"Bulldog Tools have been made at Clarington Forge, Wigan for 230 years. The factory has the only full time working forge still making spades and forks within the UK, producing over 2000 garden and contractors tools every day.

Bulldog Tools currently employs over 65 people, most of whom are multi-skilled. It is quite common for several generations of the same family to have worked for the company with some employees tracing their family ties back four generations.

Farmers, contractors and professional landscapers stand as a testament to the quality of product upon which their livelihood depends. The skill and craftsmanship that was the key to the company’s success in years gone by, are still maintained and the same forging process is used to this day.

Bulldog Tools uses a unique specification steel which results in exceptionally strong tool heads with the flexibility to absorb all the shock and pressure of hard work, without distorting or breaking. The timber for the handles is all purchased from sustainable sources."

Crown Hand Tools Ltd

Crown Hand Tools Ltd. is a traditional, family owned, Sheffield hand tool manufacturer. Although only having been established just over a decade, it's Managing Director and many of his highly skilled workforce have been involved in the manufacturing of quality hand tools for over thirty five years.

Crown manufactures the largest range of fine woodworking handtools available from any UK company. Its range includes many unique products developed in conjunction with expert woodworkers from all over the world. In addition to woodworking tools, Crown also manufactures an extensive range of handtools for builders and painters and decorators.

Crown Hand Tools are renowned world-wide for their excellent quality and value for money.

http://www.crownhandtools.ltd.uk/

Thomas Flinn & Co - Quality Saw and Hand tool manufacturers

"Our company was started in 1923 by a man named Thomas Flinn. We believe he would not have had origins in Sheffield (due to his surname) but moved here during a time when industry was more prevalent in Sheffield. Frank Ellis (my paternal Grandfather) met Thomas Flinn when he was approximately 14 years old and began an apprenticeship with him. It was not until 1936 that my Grandfather went on to buy the business. From a small work force, we now produce a wide range of hand saws that are shipped world-wide and are held in great esteem by those who use them.

As we head into the 21st century, you will also see that we have now gone ecommerce with "The World of Woodworking" website to ensure that as many customers as possible can gain easy access to our products and also many other great Sheffield tools. Our ideals mean that we feel it is important to fly the British flag when it comes to the tooling industry as it is through this mentality that we have found our great customer base and means we want to provide our customers with only the best products.

Much of our company history now encorporates the history of the Pax and Lynx brands, which both have origins in the 18th century. This means that they are some of the oldest saws still in production today and it seems somewhat sad that some of our products, such as the William Greaves saws came from one of the largest and now diminshed company (of the same name)that was once prolific in Sheffield. We feel it is now a great honour to be able to promote the Pax and Lynx brands as a mark of true Sheffield quality.

The latest addition to our product lines was added in June 2008 in the form of the Roberts & Lee saw company. This was the last other known saw manufacturers in the UK. This is now in operation from our factory."
http://www.flinn-garlick-saws.co.uk/

Bridon

Bridon was originally formed in 1924 from an amalgamation of wire rope producers, the earliest of which date back to the late 18th Century. Bridon is now a major supplier to key industries throughout the world with numerous strategically positioned global operations.

"Bridon Internationalprides itself on its leading position in the wire rope manufacturing sector, providing industry with some of the most durable and pioneering technologies available. As a company, we are constantly looking to challenge the boundaries of innovation, not only to exceed customer expectations but also to develop our business into wider markets and geographies. I am very confident about Bridon’s continuing development and future progression because of the strength of the Bridon brand and the skills and commitment of our employees."

http://www.bridon.com/