We would like to congratulate Bernard Walsh, of our Production department, who recently celebrated his 65th birthday. Bernard started working at Bullough Fasteners in Atherton in 1966 and has remained in the industry all of his working life. We are pleased to…
One of our customers was recently undertaking some research when he came across the above newspaper article from May 21, 1943, reporting Sergeant Thomas Haig Smith, 26, missing from the RAF after an air operation. The article also states that,…
This M48 diameter x 200mm long grade 12.9 hexagon bolt is a great example of our special bolt machining capabilities. We manufacture standard & special fasteners in a vast array of materials and threadforms (including Metric, BSF, BSW, UNC & UNF)…
These images show details relating to our new induction heater being explained to Barry Taylor, Forging Manager, by the commissioning engineer from Ambrell. This unit will significantly increase our forging throughput and ensure that we maintain our position as the…
In order to fulfil the requirements of our varied customer base, it is important that our employees understand the manufacturing process from start to finish, as well as the tasks that their colleagues perform. These images show Stephen Chatterton from…
To ensure that we achieve the exacting standards that are required, we maintain our machines on a regular basis. These pictures show a major rebuild that is taking place on an Etchells double-head chamfering machine.
Brian Dickinson, Production Manager, receives a computer gift from Tim Garton, M.D., of Smith Bullough on his 65th birthday. Brian started working at Prestwich Parker in Atherton aged 15 and has stayed in the industry all his working life.…
Our expertise in the manufacture of special and difficult to manufacture bolts was recognised and we produced the bolts pictured above for use by a multinational manufacturer of offroad vehicles. The bolt illustrated above is M12 diameter x 505mm long, which was forged…
Tim Garton represented Smith Bulllough at the European Industrial Fasteners Institute (EIFI) annual General Assembly held at Stratford upon Avon. The meeting delegates represented all the main European bolt manufacturers. Meetings took place which included the state of the market…
Tim Garton and John Hilton attended a seminar in West Bromwich where the Construction Products Directive (89/106/EEC - CPD) was discussed. David Moore, Director of Engineering from the BCSA, explained to the delegates the implications of this EU Directive and…