40 Years Strong
16 December 2024
Grenville Engineering's Journey
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.
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- 15/02/2024 - Grenville Engineering Returns to Subcon 2024: A Showcase of 40 Years of Precision and Progress
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- 22/06/2023 - Grenville Impressive Return to Subcon
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- 23/03/2023 - Experts in Mild Steel Fabrication
- 10/02/2023 - National Apprenticeship Week 2023
- 31/01/2023 - New year... New Machine
- 30/11/2022 - Quality assured at Grenville
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- 03/08/2022 - Why choose Grenville Engineering & UK manufacturing?
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- 27/11/2018 - Grenville Engineering is a leading sheet metal fabrication company who has always taken pride in its long standing relationships.
- 27/11/2018 - Grenville’s diverse range of customers include companies within the dust filtration industry.
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