Philford is founded to the supply the coal mining industry, with just two engineers working from an old South Yorkshire Methodist chapel.

Move to 3,000 sq ft purpose-built factory to accommodate rapidly growing workforce.

A second 17,000 sq ft factory is leased.

Workforce continues to grow.

Philford expands into power generation and quarry industries.

Achieve ISO 9001 quality standard.

Major contract is won to supply British Gypsum with four DSG conveyors

Michael Phillips takes over as Philford's Managing Director.

Win contract to supply 10,000 tonne bunker to Cleveland Potash.

Move to new 18,000 sq ft premises at Aldwarke, South Yorkshire.

Contracted to supply the majority of equipment for the redevelopment of Hatfield Colliery.

Second 18,000 sq ft factory is opened at Aldwarke.

Several contracts are won to supply equipment for developing new mines in Wales.

Workforce continues to grow.

New vehicle acquired.

Further expansion into new markets in the UK and Europe.