History
Thorndell Engineering Begins
Over 40 years ago, Thorndell Engineering began life, established as a Sole Trader by Graham Atha.
1978
Future Directors’ First Day
Paul Thompson and Penny Barker, future Directors of Thorndell Engineering, began work at the company.
1993
Thorndell Becomes A Limited Company
Expanding over the years, Thorndell Engineering became a Limited company at the start of the new millennium.
2000
New Owners Of Thorndell
After a management buyout in June 2003, Penny Barker and Paul Thompson became new Directors of the company.
2003
New Industrial Units Built
New Industrial Units 7 & 8 were built to provide better, cleaner and safer facilities for employees.
2007
Powder Coating Plant Opened
Our powder coating plant opened, and was put in operation in order to powder coat our own products achieving quicker lead times.
2011
New Offices, New Workshop
In July 2013 we opened brand new offices and a structural steel workshop, built with overhead crane facilities, and opened by Mayor Ros Jones.
2013
CE Marking Accreditation
In September 2014, we were awarded CE Marking accreditation execution class 2.
2014
Doncaster Markets
We were proud to design and manufacture the new permanent market stalls for Doncaster Market, which has hundreds of years of history, and is known nationwide.
2014
Pacy & Wheatley
Working alongside national construction company Pacy & Wheatley, we completed structural steelwork for the Steam & Moorlands Garden Centre in Pickering, North Yorkshire.
2015
Wickersley School & Sports College
We were pleased to leave another client satisfied after completing work at Wickersley School & Sports College.
2015
Carlton Gate, Leeds
We completed a huge project in Carlton Gate, Leeds, installing over 100 balconies, 1500m fencing, structural portal frames, and more.
2016
Amazon Distribution Centre
We designed, manufactured and installed structural steelwork to the new Amazon distribution centre in Doncaster.
2017
York Stadium
We are currently in the process of installing a wide range of secondary steelwork to the York Community Stadium, due to be completed in 2019.
2018
COVID Times
Thorndell are fortunate to secure large contract with National Grid supplying various steelwork for Substation across the UK in these uncertain times.
2020
Boston Park Farm
Thorndell Supply Cow Shed to one of Yorkshire's Best Family Attractions.
2022
20th Anniversary
Celebrating 20 years of triumph for Penny & Paul at Thorndell Engineering. Cheers to another 20 years of success!
2023
Our Accreditations
