formbend

tube manipulation •welded assemblies improvements wasthe acquisition of the19,000sqftfactory in May 1995,thiscamewiththe introduction of atoolroom.

It wasalwaysJohnHateley’s aspiration to grow thebusinessand this move to thenew premises enabledthe companytogrowsignificantly overthe next fewyears, by attractingnew customers from many differentsectors

Experience

In 2017 Mark’s sonJames joined thebusinessaftercompleting an apprenticeship at alarge engineering companyand gathering10years of experience within theindustry.

Paul broughtStuart Sefton –a family friend –intothe business Stuart started as theoperations managerbut with thesupport and guidance of Paul andMarkprogressed to become manufacturing director.InNovember 2020 James andStuartSeftoncompleteda management buyoutofFormbend putting them at thehelmand allowingMarktoenjoy retiremen.

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Based at the heart of the UK, founded in 1966, Formbend is your one-stop shop for outstanding technical expertise in tube manipulation &welded assemblies.

Specialising in tube bending, end forming, brazing &welded components from avast range of materials across awidevariety of sectors, working closely with local specialists to offer our customers acomplete line side solution.

Mr Lane came up with theideaof moving into thefurniture insurance/ warranty market.Thismeant that allrepairworkrequired on furniture through theinsurancewould be done by Homeserve.

Mr Lane hasbuiltupacustomer base that includes everymajor furniture retailer

Formbend Limited, Units 4&5, Charles Street, Great Bridge, West Bromwich, B70 0AZ, 0121557 0555 email@formbend.com www.formbend.com

Our mission is “Tomaintain our position as aworld class leader in tube manipulation and welded assemblies by manufacturing high-quality products and providing world-wide customer delight.”