1860
Founded in Leicester, producing elastic and rigid webbing for footwear and corsetry.
1870
Relocated to Quorn Mills, Leicestershire – still the company’s headquarters.
1911
Strengthened our position as a leading supplier of military webbing in the years leading up to the First World War.
1944
Over 5,000 employees were engaged across the group in military manufacturing at the height of wartime production.
1960
Celebrated 100 years of operation – centenary milestone.
1965
Invested in the future with the installation of advanced needle-weaving technology, modernising production capabilities.
1998
Factory chimney demolished; site redeveloped while manufacturing continued.
2000s
Expanded into technical textiles (3D woven composites for aerospace, military and medical) Secured ISO9001 & AS9100.
2020
Sixth generation leadership. Advanced manufacturing, testing and global supply.