D-EXP/P/I38/29 4 Nov 1991 Wolverhampton Archives
A show at Birmingham Library’s Exhibition Hall, set up by the Design Council and the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents, which featured products as varied as vacuum cleaners, stainless steel, penicillin and tractors. The photograph shows Malik Gul with
D-EXP/P/I37/143 15 Jan 1982 Wolverhampton Archives
An aluminium and stainless steel processing line, manufactured by Bronx Process Engineering of Lye, was expected to more than double production in two years. Bill Scott is quoted, and Land Rover, Range Rover and De Lorean are mentioned.
D-EXP/P/I37/127 19 Jun 1981 Wolverhampton Archives
The firm had taken a vast quantity of orders, including a major deal in Nigeria from Guinness Overseas, for the new Harp Lager Brewery that was being built at Ikeja. Gerry Parsons is mentioned. The photograph shows part of the first consignment being load
D-EXP/P/I44/92 8 Jul 1972 Wolverhampton Archives
John Stonehouse MP took part in a march protesting over the factory’s proposed closure. Alan Colpitts is quoted, and the Deputy Mayor of Walsall, Councillor Sid Wright and Bruce George are mentioned.
D-EXP/P/I45/1 4 Apr 1977 Wolverhampton Archives
The firm had developed a purpose-built metallurgical laboratory. The photograph shows John Moseley using a gantry crane to load bar shears for cutting into required lengths
D-EXP/P/I45/37 2 Jul 1992 Wolverhampton Archives
The firm unveiled a new training school, set up by PPG Industries (UK) Ltd. to train workers in paint straying techniques. British Steel and the City Council are mentioned. The photograph shows John Richards (right) and Councillor Albert Bore (left).
D-EXP/P/I51/105 30 Nov 1992 Wolverhampton Archives
The firm was celebrating its 40th anniversary with higher sales and a growing workforce. Thomas Marshall Sambrook, Derek Sambrook, the wedding of HRH Prince Charles and Diana Spencer, Saudi Airlines, Hanwell Carnival, London, Ireland and Richard Hyde are
D-EXP/P/I76/15 25 Jun 1983 Wolverhampton Archives
The group held its first social evening, including music by the Saints Steel Band from Rugby, Kates Hill Primary School Caribbean dancers and choir, a dance by Mina Patel from Grange Park Centre, and West Indian and Asian food.
D-EXP/P/R56/44 25 Feb 1974 Wolverhampton Archives
200 volunteer workers had been busy preparing the line between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade for the new season, including plans to open the Bewdley section between Highley and Foyley Park near Kidderminster. British Rail is mentioned. The photograph shows
D-EXP/P/I48/30 6 Dec 1977 Wolverhampton Archives
Old displays built for an exhibition rounded up by historian Keith Gale (right) and given to Ian Walden (left) of the Black Country Living Museum by Tony Wilkes (centre), featuring work the rolling mills did for customers in the 1920s and 1930s, and a cor