About Us
Our History
Our factory have existed for around 100 years and we’re excited about what we can collectively achieve to build a successful future for many years to come.
British Castors was created in 1919 when it formerly known as Federated Trading Company Limited.
In 1929, British Castors was formed through the merger of 2 private factories and Federated Trading Company Limited.
Times are changing in the casting industry and we’re moving with them. Our casting products has been fundamental in creating iconic, awe-inspiring structures around the world, has helped people travel, eat, and enjoy themselves.
We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies could claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Casting and steel gets into your blood and this drives the passion of our workforce, delivering the products our customers want now and in the future.
Our Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
Create innovative steel products and processes that surpass our customers' needs today and for the future.
Mission
Our team creates innovative, high quality casting solutions for our customers in a safe, responsible and profitable manner.
Values
Our key values of safety, quality, productivity and innovation are the foundation of our business as we work to fulfill our mission of operating in a safe, responsible and profitable manner.
Safety
At British Castors, safety comes first and we are first in safety. Our industry-leading approach to safety is more than a business objective; it is part of our culture. It is the foundation of all we do and what matters most to us.
British Castors’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy
- Commit necessary resources to comply with all applicable legal and other requirements, as well as incident prevention and necessary continuous improvement;
- Reduce and eliminate risks through safety and health procedures and emergency preparedness programs;
- Develop, implement and maintain Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) procedures;
- Evaluate on a routine basis compliance with all applicable OH&S procedures;
- Strive for continual improvement in the effectiveness of its OH&S management efforts.
Quality
We drive continuous improvement of our products, processes and services in order to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.
Productivity
As a leading producer of casting, stainless and electrical steel products, British Castors operates flexible facilities that help us adapt to ever-changing market conditions and customer needs.
Innovation
We drive innovation throughout our processes and our products. We build on a longstanding heritage of innovation to create high-quality steel solutions that surpass our customers’ needs today and for the future.