History
- The Birmingham Stopper Company was founded in 1892, specialising in the manufacture of metal stoppers.
- By the turn of the century, the company had:
- entered the cycle industry, producing innovative components
- renamed itself The Birmingham Stopper & Cycle Components Company.
- During the twentieth century The Company continued to encompass more industries within its customer base.
- In 1992 (centenary year) The Company reverted back to its original name.
- During the last few years, Birmingham Stopper has invested substantially in:
- high tonnage, large bed-area presses
- transfer presses
- CNC Laser Cutters
- CNC machining centres
- CNC punch presses
- CNC press brakes
- CNC wire-eroders
- surface grinders
- robot welders.
- This investment programme has helped secure a solid and well-diversified
platform for the future.
- Success already achieved with new customers in:
- defence
- electrical equipment
- construction
- heating and ventilation
- automotive industry.