Armfield’s History
Armfield Ltd are feeling nostalgic today…..
Take a look at these historical adverts from 120 years ago, the company had several foundry’s producing farm machinery, public works projects such as lamp posts but specialised in water irrigation. In 1898 Armfield started selling the Empire Turbine, a reliable, easy to maintain and operate motor for obtaining power from water, Armfield’s tag line was “Expert Engineers sent anywhere to advise upon ANYTHING to do with WATER”.
By 1938 Armfield had iron work, farm machinery, pumps, hydroelectric generators, water wheels and irrigation gates all over the world.
Armfield can trace its history back over 130 years, throughout which, the Company’s policy of quality, innovation and service has helped it to maintain a strong market position and develop a reputation for industry leadership in the field of Engineering teaching.
Education Division
Operating since 1963, the Armfield Education Division designs and manufactures equipment for engineering education and research.
Industrial Division
The Armfield Industrial Division designs and manufactures research & development systems, primarily for the food, beverage, dairy, edible oil and pharmaceutical industries.