16 December 2024 | Grenville Engineering (Stoke-On-Trent) Ltd
40 Years Strong
This December, we are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable milestone for Grenville Engineering−our 40th anniversary. It’s incredible to reflect on how far we’ve come since 1984 when Mark Barratt first opened the doors in Stoke-on-Trent with a small team and a single manual punch and Strippit machine. We could hardly have imagined the growth, challenges, and successes ahead.
Building Our Foundation
Our journey truly began in 1985 when we formed a significant partnership with a leader in the Earth-moving industry. That collaboration established us as a trusted name in the sheet metal fabricators sector and laid the foundation for future growth. By 1997, we achieved ISO 9001 accreditation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and operational excellence.
Embracing Innovation
In 2000, we invested in our first laser-cutting machine, the Trumpf L2530 1.8 kW. This investment was a game changer for us, enabling greater precision and speed for our customers, especially in laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication. Between 2005 and 2007, Grenville embraced further transformation with a ground-breaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project.
Spearheaded by Dali Dong, this initiative modernised the company’s operations, laying the groundwork for future growth and earning Dali a prestigious KTP award. By 2007, the business was experiencing fast growth; we introduced 3D SolidWorks into our planning office, setting the stage for more efficient design processes. This period also saw us navigating one of the most challenging times in our history−the 2009 recession.
Despite the economic turmoil, our resilience shone through. Material prices were rising 5-10% fortnightly, and we had to make tough decisions. But we persevered. By late 2009, we were negotiating for our second laser-cutting machine, positioning ourselves to capitalise on the economic rebound. This strategy paid off, and by 2012, we had added a third laser, fuelling a period of fast growth at over 12.5% year-on-year.
Discover the Turning Point Behind Grenville Engineering’s Success: Our Investments, Community Support, and the People Driving Us Forward
Building Our Foundation
Our journey truly began in 1985 when we formed a significant partnership with a leader in the Earth-moving industry. That collaboration established us as a trusted name in the sheet metal fabricators sector and laid the foundation for future growth. By 1997, we achieved ISO 9001 accreditation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality and operational excellence.
Embracing Innovation
In 2000, we invested in our first laser-cutting machine, the Trumpf L2530 1.8 kW. This investment was a game changer for us, enabling greater precision and speed for our customers, especially in laser cutting and sheet metal fabrication. Between 2005 and 2007, Grenville embraced further transformation with a ground-breaking Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project.
Spearheaded by Dali Dong, this initiative modernised the company’s operations, laying the groundwork for future growth and earning Dali a prestigious KTP award. By 2007, the business was experiencing fast growth; we introduced 3D SolidWorks into our planning office, setting the stage for more efficient design processes. This period also saw us navigating one of the most challenging times in our history−the 2009 recession.
Despite the economic turmoil, our resilience shone through. Material prices were rising 5-10% fortnightly, and we had to make tough decisions. But we persevered. By late 2009, we were negotiating for our second laser-cutting machine, positioning ourselves to capitalise on the economic rebound. This strategy paid off, and by 2012, we had added a third laser, fuelling a period of fast growth at over 12.5% year-on-year.
Discover the Turning Point Behind Grenville Engineering’s Success: Our Investments, Community Support, and the People Driving Us Forward