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William Henry Smith starts the company in Birmingham.
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Derwent Plastics founded in Stamford Bridge.
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High demand for Bakelite during WWII for radar components.
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Fred Smith, William’s son, joins the business. His entrepreneurial spirit moves the company into Injection Moulding.
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The firm officially becomes WH Smith and Sons (Tools) Ltd and moves to larger premises. Customers include Black and Decker and Rover Group.
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Pickering site opens as a satellite of Stamford Bridge.
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Canning Brett purchased by PSM International and relocated to it’s current site in Pontardawe, Swansea.
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Business diversifies into plastic extrusion, mainly for the window industry. Clint Smith, Fred’s son, joins the business ensuring the continuation of the firm’s philosophy.
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New 40 acre site Minworth
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Company moves to an owned 36 acre site in Minworth and builds new HQ.
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PSM International bought by McKechnie Group.
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Expansion of site 2 and 3 to create over 300,00 sq.ft. of manufacturing space.
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Larkhall site opens as Peter Tilling Plastics.
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Larkhall site purchased by Maersk and becomes know as Rosti.
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Eaton acquires Brierley Hill from Aeroquip Vickers.
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Mckechnie Group purchased by Melrose PLC.
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ETS Painting acquired in Liverpool
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Brad Smith joins the business, fourth generation of the family.
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Opens new 10,000 sq.ft. facility in Egypt following our customer Leoni.
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New global distribution centre Minworth
Creation of the combined businesses as WHS Plastics.
