Our Heritage - Thessco
The Thessco Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Silver Brazing Alloys, Metal Joining Products and Industrial Silver Alloys.
Thessco Group, Silver Brazing Alloys, Metal Joining Products, Industrial Silver Alloys
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Our Heritage

The Thessco Group is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Silver Brazing Alloys, Metal Joining Products  and Industrial Silver Alloys. Our head office and production site is located in Sheffield, UK with sales offices and warehousing in Paris to serve our European customers.

1760

Refining business founded by John Read.

1787

Moved to the current production site at Royds Mills, Sheffield.

1890

Name changed to The Sheffield Smelting Company Ltd.

1905

Introduction of Rolling & Wire drawing equipment.

1932

New focus on developing business through research & engineering trades.

1974

Purchased by Engelhard.

1984

Business sold to current owners – Solpro Manufacturing.

2004

Acquisition of Engelhard-Clal European Brazing Alloys business.

2010

Celebrated 250 year anniversary.