1886
Founded by Albert Ernest Jenks and John Henry Cattell
1886-1937
Stampers and bucket ear manufacturers, including small pressings and tools
1900
Began manufacturing prestigious Jenks & Cattell branded garden tools
1930
Sold our garden tools directly to Woolworths, who proudly sold them for sixpence
1886-1937
Stampers and bucket ear manufacturers, including small pressings and tools
1900
Began manufacturing prestigious Jenks & Cattell branded garden tools
1930
Sold our garden tools directly to Woolworths, who proudly sold them for sixpence
1937
Factory built in Neachells lane, Wednesfield
1950
Largest light washer and pressings manufacturer in the UK
1951
Produced automotive components, brake drums, gramophones, aircraft and ship parts
1961
Employed over 850 workers
1970
Built a new factory on Neachells lane
1981
Sold hot dip galvanising business to B.E. Wedge of Willenhall
1981 - 1984
One of the largest garden tools manufacturers in the UK. Became part of Elliot - Medway construction, where Bulldog Tools bought the garden tools section of the business
1986
Sold to Newship group and became Jenks & Cattell Engineering Ltd. Family owned business and own various manufacturing companies.
1990
Accredited to BS 5750, the first quality system approved by British standards
1992
Introduced two robotic welders to support business for Austin Rover group
1993
Four stage AIDA line welcomed to the factory
1998
ISO 14001 accredited
1999
Began exporting to Europe and South America
2001
Began supplying General Motors, starting our tier 1 and 2 OEM supply chain
2002
Introduced automated 500 tonne press
2003
Increased our AIDA progression press from 4 to 6 stages to improve complexity and efficiency of parts
2004
TS 16949 accredited
2007
Began building relationship with our Chinese tooling supplier, reducing customer costs by 70%
2010
Introduced Trumpf laser machine to laser cut and etch metal parts
2011
Invested in two Trumpf brake presses to accompany our laser machine. Completing low volume fabrications.
2012
£10,000 investment on internal macro-weld test facility
2014
Invested £750k on additional Trumpf laser machine, to introduce 24-7 production and cut materials up to 20mm thick.
2015
Achieved Caterpillars 7 Steps to Welding Excellence - being one of just 3 UK suppliers
2016
Employ over 100 people including 5 apprentices and 3 graduates - turnover £9.2m
2016
Invested £250k in 4 new additional robotic welders
2016
Celebrate our 130th Birthday
2016
Recieved award from Caterpillar for supplier excellence
