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Evolution
C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited has grown and continues to grow in every possible aspect. The move from the central Sheffield location to Wales Bar has allowed the Company to expand its workforce and capabilities. We continue to grow as we have had the launch of our S.E.S. Division (Specialist Engineering Solutions) facility on the 4th November 2005.
In 1891 Charles William Fletcher set up a business as a silver forger supplying all the leading silversmiths with blanks after assay.
In 1907 C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited acquired Brewis & Co, a similar London firm of silversmiths and cutlers. The expansion led to the decision of C. W. Fletcher becoming a limited company.
In 1908 C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited moved to Arundel Street in the heart of Sheffield. The move meant a change and not only did we produce blanks, but we started to produce finished silver cutlery.
In 1939 Production of silverware wound down due to workers being called for the war effort. Due to these circumstances, the Company changed direction and engineering became the forefront of the business.
C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited won orders from Rolls Royce plc for the Merlin Engine and continued to win requisitions from Rolls-Royce plc for high precision, fabricated components for aircraft engines, therefore silver forging took a back seat.
In 1950's C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited expanded due to increasing demands.
In 1957 Further expansion led to the occupation of a large machining shop on Leadmill Street. British Nuclear Fuels now known as British Nuclear Group approached Ron Fletcher. British Nuclear Group was to manufacture reactor components and from then on C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited has been connected with British Nuclear Groups.
In 1971 Rolls-Royce plc went into liquidation and due to their influence on C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited's production, it caused the business to suffer and the Company did not properly recover until the late 1980's.
In 1984 C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited was the first manufacturer of aircraft components to be awarded BS5750. Other windows of opportunity appeared with Lucas, the electrical containment equipment. The Company's relationship with Rolls-Royce plc was still apparent and C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited delivered the first components for Rolls Royce Tay and IAE V2500 Engines.
In 1989 Ron and Eric Fletcher retired and Joint Managing Directors, Brian Jenkinson and Ray Louth, took the reins.
In 1999 Further movement occurred. The Company left the central location and moved to the outskirts of Sheffield to Wales Bar. The 9.5-acre site, located within 1 mile of the motorway, provided the Company with a working environment that was all on one level with no separate sites.
In 2005 Yet further expansion. The S.E.S. Division (Specialist Engineering Solutions) was open for use providing the organisation with more space and opportunities.
C. W. Fletcher & Sons Limited's dedication to innovation and development has led to a successful organisation that thrives on competition.
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