Oilite Bearings produced self-lubricating bearings and sintered components for more than 70 years.
For many years it was part of Manganese Bronze Holdings, best known for making London's iconic black taxi's. In 2003 the components division was sold to BSA Holdings, which went into administration in 2006, and Oilite Bearings became a stand-alone company.
The company continued to make bearings on site untill 2008 when they again went into administration. The name and all of the equipment was bought by a firm called Bowman a UK based competitor, though its not clear if they are still producing in the UK.
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For many years it was part of Manganese Bronze Holdings, best known for making London's iconic black taxi's. In 2003 the components division was sold to BSA Holdings, which went into administration in 2006, and Oilite Bearings became a stand-alone company.
The company continued to make bearings on site untill 2008 when they again went into administration. The name and all of the equipment was bought by a firm called Bowman a UK based competitor, though its not clear if they are still producing in the UK.
Forties Factory
Works Lab
Paperwork and Photos
Empty Works
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