Originally named Tracey Engineering as a joint venture between Gerry Spencer and Colin French who were both ex-Unbrako employees. The business concentrated mainly on machining. The business operated from its premises in Lythalls Lane, Coventry.
Gerry working on the hot forge section in Unbrako. Gerry designed and converted a Taylor & Challens 100T press to multiblow.
The business moved to Endermere Road, Coventry.
Narendra Patel starting his employment with the company and is still employed today.
Trevor Spencer, Gerry's Son, started work.
Tracey Engineering was dissolved and Gerry and Colin went their separate ways. Colin formed Lockwell Fasteners and Gerry formed GW Spencer Engineering employing 5 people.
GW Spencer Engineering moved to Hawkesbury Lock Industrial Centre.
Gerry Spencer retired and sold the company to AB Engineering and was subsequently renamed Special Bolt.
Special Bolt was sold by AB Engineering to Tim Bayliss. Employing 9 people Special Bolt achieved ISO9000 certification in May 1999.
Special Bolt moved from Unit 4 to Units 1 & 2 Hawkesbury Lock.
Special Bolt acquired a number manufacturing machines from SPS - Unbrako during their restructure and subsequent closure of their Coventry operation. As a product of this acquisition Special Bolt expanded into Unit 3 employing 4 of the staff from SPS - Unbrako.
Due to expanding products and sales we expanded further into Unit 4 Hawkesbury Lock Ind Centre.