E Harding is a leading provider of stainless steel profiles who have been trading since 1884. And whilst we have supplied many market segments and continue to do so, our biggest market has been stainless steel stockholders and traders
In 2003 we became part of the Metals UK Group Ltd. The benefits of which we are starting to enjoy:
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In the first month of 2006 we have secured new purpose built premises |
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We carry more stainless steel inventory than ever in more grades |
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We have more processing capacity than we have ever had |
Our vision is to be "The first in Stainless Steel processing." |
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| 1884 |
| The year Britain suffered its biggest ever earthquake. E Harding and Sons Limited is established as a General fabricator "general fabber." |
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| 1904 |
| E Harding comes of age as LS Lowry starts work as an Accounts Clerk in Manchester |
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| 1912 |
| Stainless Steel invented by accident! |
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| 1914 |
| Company changes registration. |
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| 1916 |
| Board of E Harding meets as allied forces fight at The Somme |
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| 1920 |
| Harry Brearley inventor of stainless steel is awarded the Iron and Steel Institute's Bessemer Gold Medal |
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| 1920's |
| Stainless steel really takes off and becomes the material of choice for industries a diverse as watchmakers, cutlery, and engine turbines, railways, brewing, paper and chemicals. |
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| 1938 |
| E Harding supplies profiles to the railway industry in the year the British steam locomotive Mallard sets steam-rail speed record of 203-kph/126 mph. |
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| 1941 |
| E Harding Purchase air raid shelter as the first Lancaster is made. |
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| 1948 |
| The Blades and Bassham families acquire E Harding from Mr & Mrs Billington and the first computer in the world "Baby 1" is invented in Manchester. |
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| 1956 |
| Deliveries to Trafford Park by horse and cart. Carriage for the year £1/18 Shillings and 6d. |
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| 1962 |
| Manchester Airport opens its new £2.7 million terminal. For the first time anywhere in Europe, passengers could remain under cover until ready to board the aircraft. |
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| 1971 |
| Reg Bassham joins his father at E Harding and Sons and the following year becomes a director. |
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| 1972 |
| E Harding buys first Union Carbide Plasma cutting machine which sees the demise of powder cutting. |
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| 1987 |
| E Harding becomes one of the first companies in the business to gain BSI |
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| 2003 |
| E Harding purchased by Metals Group. |
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| 2006 |
| E Harding & Sons Ltd are pleased to announce that they have moved into new premises in Blackburn. |
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