We have built a reputation for innovation in engineering, technology and process, and use our experience gained across a diverse range of application to develop ever more demanding processes and products.
Innovation lies at the heart of everything we do, whether creating new enabling technologies or refining processes to enhance capabilities and productivity. And, when needed, we work with strategic partners to integrate sophisticated and complex source technologies to our platforms.
Founded 1918, we remain a privately-owned company, which has allowed supported our commitment to innovation and allowed us to diversify into new and emerging markets.
More than 80% of our sales are exported to customer locations all over the world and we remain committed to being a UK-based business at the forefront of our industry.
2021
Rebranding to reflect flexibility of machinery in different markets
2018
Centenary Celebration
2017
Secures Largest order in company history!
2015
New Technology centre built
2014
Diversification into Vacuum
Acquisition of FMC
2002
Acquisition of Dixon
2000
Building of new Assembly Hall
1991
Attainment of International quality standard BS5750 (now ISO9001:2015)
Diversification into Heat exchangers
1989
Introduction of shaftless in-register – plc controlled machines
Drawing Office (c. 1980)
1975
Erection of new fitting shop
1972
Introduction of in register hot embosser
1970’s
Major increase in wallcovering machinery
1979 Emerson and Renwick staff photo
1960’s
Diversification into fluid management – rotary unions
1954
Relocation to Peel Bank Works
Vertical Drying Systems (C.1955)
1951
Emphasis on design of E+R’s Own Products
1939
World War II company continues to function
1932
Fred Emerson Buys out William Renwick but the name remains
1930’s
Product Range Expanded (Equipment for Leathercloth Industry.)
1920’s
Set up in St James St Works
1918
Fred Emerson & William Renwick leave ‘Lang Bridges’ to set up by themselves. Emerson & Renwick formed in Accrington Lancashire (Manufacturer of Textile Finishing Machinery.)
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