Our History

Established in 1903 Francis Brown Ltd began life as a family-run, modest concern based in Stockton-On-Tees in the North East of England.

1903

Francis Brown established the business due to a leg injury from working in the shipyards in Stockton - Wireworking could be done sat down.

1910

Francis Brown Silver Street

Francis Brown Opens first shop in Silver Street, Stockton on Tees

1938

PrinceRegentStreet

Business Moves to Prince Regent Street, Stockton on Tees

1947

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Incorporation of the business by three brothers Arthur, Richard & Ernest

1954

Business built factory in Hill Street East, Stockton

1964

Factory extended at Hill Street East, Stockton

1996

Ultra High Pressure waterjet cutting service

Cold Cutting Services established - Ultra High Pressure waterjet cutting service

1998

New factory and base set up at Dawsons Wharf, Middlesbrough

2002

Chemitrol Process Equipment Acquired

Chemitrol Process Equipment Acquired - Eaglescliffe

2004

Northern Engineers and Fabricators aquired - Darlington

2006

Purchase of Harkers Engineering buildings