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such problem arose at the time when the ball and tube mill was being developed
for the grinding and pulverising of cement, mineral ores, etc. This problem
was to forge a steel ball accurately under a power hammer to give all
the advantages of a fully upset forging at a price competitive with a
casting or stamping.
With the
aid of his sons the problem was solved and even today, with all their
modern equipment and controls the same basic method is used. Brindley's
are still the only Ball Forge in the UK to 'hand forge' Steel Balls up
to 150 mm diameter, and more recently Wrought Iron Components.
After the
death of F. J. Brindley in 1929 the business was carried on by the sons
mentioned above and included, as General Manager, the late Mr. Frank H.
Brindley who was also so well known as a Geologist and Photographer of
the City's Telegraph and Independent newspapers.
Centenary
Year was celebrated by a move to new and larger premises. Output was increased
threefold and is still rising. Thousands of tons are shipped to all parts
of the world.
The company
is still a family concern and the Board of Directors today consists of
members of the third and fourth generation. Third generation directors
of the Company are Mr. Keith G. Brindley (Chairman) Mr. James L. Brindley
(Managing Director ) Mr. Ronald V. Brindley and the fourth generation
Mr. Alan J. Brindley (Works Director and Company Secretary), Mr James
W. Brindley (Director). |