Scroll down through the timeline below to see how Philford Design Engineers has evolved.
Philford Design Engineers has built an enviable reputation for quality and reliability since its inception in 1979. From purpose-built premises in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, we design and manufacture bespoke equipment with a vast range of industrial applications.
Philford are successful in securing a tendered contract for upgrade and renewals of underground conveyor at a second UK Gypsum Mine.
Drax Power award Philford their third Major Biomass Chute modification Project at the power station in as many years completing feed and material flow improvements.
Philford where successful in securing a tender "Spencer Group" to manufacture over 200m of Gantries, Conveyor Structure & Trestles for the Port of Tyne Biomass projects Wharfe Conveyor.
ICL Europe awarded Philford the contract to renew two of their major surface conveyors at the Boulby Potash Mine.
Philford secure Tram Roof Safety Access Project at Nunnery Square Sheffield to implement safety improvements.
Tender is won at Drax Power Station to complete the renewals and repairs of numerous Biomass Chutes on the Co-Firing Plant.
Successful in securing orders to supply conveying equipment into the Russian Mining Industry
Philford acquires the services of several additional time served UK Coal fitters and fabricators.
Tender is won to supply new conveying equipment for the development of a new seam at Salt Unions Winsford Mine
Third 18,000 sq ft factory is opened at Aldwarke.
Philford win a tendered contract to renew numerous coal chutes on Drax Power Stations Coal Handling Plant
Major tender is won to supply a new 1000kw conveyor for Maltby Colliery's main North East Trunk Conveyor
Further investment in additional design office staff and Solidworks design software
New vehicle acquired.
Further expansion into new markets in the UK and Europe.
Several contracts are won to supply equipment for developing new mines in Wales.
Workforce continues to grow.
Contracted to supply the majority of equipment for the redevelopment of Hatfield Colliery.
Second 18,000 sq ft factory is opened at Aldwarke.
Move to new 18,000 sq ft premises at Aldwarke, South Yorkshire.
Win contract to supply 10,000 tonne bunker to Cleveland Potash.
Michael Phillips takes over as Philford 's Managing Director.
Major contract is won to supply British Gypsum with four DSG conveyors.
Philford expands into power generation and quarry industries.
Achieve ISO 9001 quality standard.
A second 17,000 sq ft factory is leased.
Workforce continues to grow.
Move to 3,000 sq ft purpose-built factory to accommodate rapidly growing workforce.
Philford is founded to supply the coal mining industry, with just two engineers working from an old South Yorkshire Methodist chapel.