Priority 7
21-05-2012, 11:18 PM
Oilite Bearings had manufactured self-lubricating bearings and sintered components for more than 70 years. For many years it was part of Manganese Bronze Holdings, best known for making London's iconic black taxi cabs. In 2003 the components division was sold to BSA Holdings, which went into administration in 2006, and Oilite Bearings became a stand-alone company after a management buyout. Placed into administration 2008 its assets were purchased by its competitor Bowman International from the administraors. Below is the press release from the purchasers:
Bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International acquired most of the assets of former competitor Oilite Bearings Ltd, after the Ipswich-based manufacturer was placed into administration at the end of 2008.
The trade names, all stock valued at over £250,000, tooling and various other equipment have now been purchased from the administrator.
The acquisition strengthens Bowman’s position in the sintered component market and will greatly expand its exports. It has also increased stock holding to more than £1.75m, with the widest range of stock sintered bronze bearings in Europe.
2The purchase of Oilite has moved us into a bigger league and effectively doubles our turnover,” said Bowman managing director Paul Hancock. “It means we can offer customers an even better service and an even wider range of components.”
The former managing director of the Ipswich company, Paul Mitchell joined Bowman as technical director, further strengthening the technical back up provided to customers.
Sadly we were just a little late as the largest building had been demo'd and the ground cleared, however there was still enough to see to make it a relaxed and worthwhile explore. Explored with UrbanX and Covert Urbex.
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Bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International acquired most of the assets of former competitor Oilite Bearings Ltd, after the Ipswich-based manufacturer was placed into administration at the end of 2008.
The trade names, all stock valued at over £250,000, tooling and various other equipment have now been purchased from the administrator.
The acquisition strengthens Bowman’s position in the sintered component market and will greatly expand its exports. It has also increased stock holding to more than £1.75m, with the widest range of stock sintered bronze bearings in Europe.
2The purchase of Oilite has moved us into a bigger league and effectively doubles our turnover,” said Bowman managing director Paul Hancock. “It means we can offer customers an even better service and an even wider range of components.”
The former managing director of the Ipswich company, Paul Mitchell joined Bowman as technical director, further strengthening the technical back up provided to customers.
Sadly we were just a little late as the largest building had been demo'd and the ground cleared, however there was still enough to see to make it a relaxed and worthwhile explore. Explored with UrbanX and Covert Urbex.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob011.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob014.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob001.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob023.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob031.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob025.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob021.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob013.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/msaunder1972/Oilite%20Bearings/ob006.jpg
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