Timeline
1948
From Humble Beginnings
In 1948 the original Charles H Coward company was incorporated and the legacy began
1979
Randall Street Works
Following redundancy from a local foundry Peter Hogan and son Peter Hogan junior open Hogan Brothers & Sons at Randall Street Works, Sheffield and this became the start of the family business as it is well known and recognised to the present day.
1979
1980
Harrods Commission
After a short period of working with a local silversmith company in Sheffield the company had a table silverware job commissioned from Harrods of London on behalf of the Sultan of Brunei
1982
Our First Big Move
Relocation to larger premises on Bowling Green Street, Sheffield and the employment of the first full time staff outside of the family.
1982
1985
UK Government Commission
Hogan Brothers & Sons commissioned bronze number 10 membership medal work from the current UK Government
1988
A Busy Year
Amalgamation with neighbouring foundry Charles H Coward Ltd and at the same time adopting the trading name from Hogan Brothers & Sons to Charles H Coward Ltd.
In the same year, we relocated for further expansion to Cupola Street, Sheffield, a much larger foundry with increased work space as well as office and warehousing space for the first time.1988
1992
The Group Grows
Conservatory Cast Systems Ltd developed as a manufacturer and supplier for cast components for varying conservatory and window companies world wide, has since grown to become a key supplier into some of the worlds leading window and conservatory manufacturers and have a global customer base.
1996
And Continues To Grow
Local company and long term business partners South Yorkshire Aluminium Die Casting incorporated into the company and relocated for in-house die castings manufacturing capabilities
1996
1999
On The Move
Relocation to the current, larger premises on Ecclesfield Road, Sheffield (a former concrete shapes manufacturing facility) was required by CHC as the company was growing and employing at rapid speed
2000
A New Millenium
Alongside traditional green sand moulding the company decided that investment & installation of modern air set moulding lines was critical for the continuing growth of the business, opening up our manufacturing capabilities to larger jobs both quantity and sizes.
2000
2001
Another Group Member
Pastal Ltd, a Doncaster based architectural aluminium sales operation, renound for its involvement with work with local councils and shopping centres, incorporated in to the ever growing CHC family business.
2010
The Growth Continues
Following years of being a successful business partner and friend of the company, Staveley Cast Products Ltd is incorporated into the CHC Group and secured its continued supply of ferrous castings into the rail network, steel industries and the UK’s water boards.
2010
2012
More Growth & Investment
Hogan & Sons Ltd, a company for new projects and research and development work is born and incorporated in to CHC, at the same time large investment & installation of new surface finishing machinery and equipment for the foundry is undertaken to further improve the quality and overall supply of castings.
2013
Aiming High
From a garage project to becoming the worlds largest manufacturer of cast metal catapults Proshot Catapults is now internationally recognised for the quality of products manufactured and sold globally for hunting and target sports incorporated into the CHC Group.
2013
2014
Made In Sheffield
Became a member of the world recognised and respected Made In Sheffield group of companies made famous internationally as a mark of origin and quality on the City’s manufactured products
2014
BPM
Blast Parts Media (BPM) Ltd, stockholder and supplier of shot blasting abrasives and equipment incorporated in to the CHC Group
2014
2016
New Furnaces
Investment & installation of 8 new energy efficient non-ferrous continuous melting furnaces was made to increase the manufacturing capacity, a move that instantly saw the company roughly double its material output per month.
2017
Major Investors
Significant Investment of Shareholdings in AC Supplies & Tech Cast Products
2017
2018
Further Investment
Investment & installation of a second induction furnace to increase capacity.
Investment & installation of new dust extraction machinery.
2019
Winners
Winner of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber Award for Excellence in Manufacturing. The award was largely awarded as recognition to the companies growth and commitment to modernization, including the new rapid prototyping service developed by the company which marries the latest in 3D design and printing technologies with some of the foundries oldest manufacturing techniques – a process we fondly and jokingly know as our “dinosaurs and droids” process.
2019
2020
Acquisition of Photocast Products Ltd
The CHC family welcomes its newest member to the group with the acquisition of long term business friends Photocast Products Ltd in Liverpool. Photocast Products are recognized worldwide for the production of high quality zinc. magnesium, cast aluminium and cast bronze decorative, architectural and interpretive signage.
2020
Winner of the Yorkshire Family Business of the Year
An absolutely remarkable result as Charles H Coward Ltd is named the 2020 Yorkshire Family Business of the Year. During the same awards CHC Group was also named 2nd in Yorkshire Peoples Vote and finished in the top 12 in the UK Manufacturing category.
2020
2021
Growing Again
Record company investment made to increase out sand mixing and moulding capabilities from 3 tonne an hour to 8 tonne and hour creating 3 new jobs in the process. At the same time we increased our bronze melting capacity from 100kg up to 180kg and overhead lifting equipment to help manage all this.
2022
Prestige Awards Winners
Conservatory Cast Systems Ltd – Prestige Award Winner for Fenestration Supplies Manufacturer of the Year 2022
2022
