Company History
160 Years of Clayworking Knowledge.
Established in 1843, Craven Fawcett has become a pioneer in the field of Clayworking machinery, helping Britain build and maintain one of the most efficient Clayworking industries in the world.
The ‘Craven’ side of the business was founded by William Craven and Richard Bradley, two young engineers who produced revolutionary machinery for automating the production of bricks. By 1853 the companys’ Stiff Plastic Brickmaking Machines were being sold throughout the UK and to many oversees markets, including South Africa, Germany and Australia.
The product portfolio grew in 1972 when Bradley and Craven pooled their resources with rival Leeds firm, Thomas C. Fawcett, yet the pioneering spirit remained. Today, in partnership with Joseph Rhodes, investment in research and development remains as essential as ever to the development of the Craven Fawcett business.
