Manufactured a few commercial vehicle bodies
Metal working firm still going strong in Hunslet
Optare made buses in the former Cross Gates works of Charles Roe, taken over by employees and managers of that firm on its closure in the 1980s. The company has since moved to Sherburn in Elmet. In 2020 has changed name with the emphasis on electric vehicles and currently owned by the Indian company Ashok Leyland.
Optare made buses in the former Cross Gates works of Charles Roe, taken over by employees and managers of that firm on its closure in the 1980s. The company has since moved to Sherburn in Elmet. In 2020 has changed name with the emphasis on electric vehicles and currently owned by the Indian company Ashok Leyland.
With roots in making oil cans in Horsforth the company now supply specialist locks for the rail, architectural, high security and custodial industries. Pickersgill-Kaye is also been involved in supplying components to railway rolling stock manufacturers across the world.
Potts made about 1700 clocks in Leeds that use precision engineering. Many are still in use in original locations.
Crane builder
Having taken over Hathorn Davey and their Sun Foundry on Dewsbury road this firm continue to have a presence in Leeds but at their more modern Manor Mill Lane facility.
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P
APL
Appleyard
Road
Aviation/Military
Works History
BPL
Braime Pressings Ltd
Works History
Opt
Switch mobility
Road
Works History
Opt
Optare
Road
Works History
PK
Pickersgill-Kaye
Other Items
Works History
Pott
Potts
Other Items
SAP
Smith & Parker
Crane
Works History
SP
Sulzer Pumps
Other Items
Works History