Thwaites celebrate 80 years of manufacturing.

October 2017marks a significant anniversary for Dumpermanufacturer Thwaites, as 80 years ago this month manufacturing began at its Leamington Spa plant.

The evolution of the brand has seen it develop from an agricultural innovator in the 1930’s,to the company that supported the rebuilding of Britain in the late 1940’s,with the invention and production of the first dumper to enter the UK market.

Fast forward 80 years and the company has gonefrom strength to strength,continuingto lead the way in safety, innovation and investment,exceedingthe expectations of todays 21’st century customers.

To mark the occasion,the business has presented each member of itsteam with an inscribed presentation pint glass and two locally sourced beers,from micro brewer,the Warwickshire Beer Co.

Commenting Managing Director Ian Brown said; “We are delighted to have achieved 80 years of manufacturing on the same Leamington Spa site. As we reflect on what has been achieved thus far,we are proud of our contribution. We thank our loyal, skilled and dedicated workforce who remain committed and focusedon ourfuture.

With increased machine and tooling investment at the factory, customers can be assured that our design and production standards will continue to lead the market as we head into the next phase of our history”.

Celebrations to mark the occasion continue, a selection of the team gathered this week for the photo opportunity below.

Thwaites Limited 2017
The Thwaites name is synonymous with the best-quality dumpers on the market. Advanced design and investment in tooling provide today’s customers with the very best products at the cutting edge of technology. This means more than just the strength and reliability you know you can expect from Thwaites; it means an increased focus on customer satisfaction, safety and ergonomics across the range.