Great heritage and timeless commitment to our clients
A proud history of production expertise developed over centuries. Tried and tested products built from hundreds of thousands of hours of gruelling field testing across the years.
HISTORY
We have come a long way from our humble beginnings in our Cookley factory to global leadership in wheel innovation and sustainability.
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1650
![John Knight rented a forge at Cookley on land belonging to Sir Edward Sebright.](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1_cropped2.jpg)
John Knight rented a forge at Cookley on land belonging to Sir Edward Sebright.
1815
![Tinplate works began. The two tinning pots were named after the heroes of the day Nelson and Wellington.](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2_cropped2.jpg)
Tinplate works began. The two tinning pots were named after the heroes of the day Nelson and Wellington.
1904
![dreadnought](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Early-1900s-Dreadnought-cropped.jpg)
Under the ownership of the Chaddesley Manufacturing Company, Dreadnought steel wheels were manufactured laying the foundation for present activities.
1950’s
![The first earthmover wheels were produced under licence for Goodyear. The company was predominantly a multi-piece truck wheel and presswork manufacture.](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/4_cropped.jpg)
The first earthmover wheels were produced under licence for Goodyear. The company was predominantly a multi-piece truck wheel and presswork manufacture.
1970’s
![Our first ever export order. Multipiece truck wheel production ceased and single piece manufacturing started.](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/5_cropped.jpg)
Our first ever export order. Multipiece truck wheel production ceased and single piece manufacturing started.
1995
![Bought by Titan Wheel International of Quincy USA. The new company was called Titan Steel Wheels Limited and became the biggest earthmover wheel plant in the world.](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Corporate-Headquarters-004-1.jpg)
Bought by Titan Wheel International of Quincy USA. The new company was called Titan Steel Wheels Limited and became the biggest earthmover wheel plant in the world.
2008
![Our groundbreaking single piece crane wheel received the Queen’s Award for product innovation](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/7_cropped.jpg)
Our groundbreaking single piece crane wheel received the Queen’s Award for product innovation
2010-2020
![photo montage of CNC machines](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Titan_Montage2.jpeg)
The introduction of CNC machinery to enhance the speed and accuracy of our engineering whilst eliminating unnecessary waste. Significant $2 million investment in MFDC welding machinery to reduce our energy usage.
2021
![Titan steel wheels main factory in cookley](https://titansteelwheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Header-Image_edit-e1630681795894-1024x576.jpeg)