On 8th October 2022, the UK’s largest Steel Profilers Malthouse Engineering celebrated their 75th anniversary at the Black Country Museum. The spectacular event included an array of entertainment, a look around the black country museum, traditional Black Country fish and chips and sweet treats for more than 100 guests.
Established in 1947 and based in Oldbury, Malthouse engineering has a rich history and strong Black Country roots. The story of Malthouse is considered to be “representative of the initiative and optimism of the post war period", as stated on their website. Now 75 years on, their resilience and innovation are what seem to be most inspiring, surviving multiple recessions, a global pandemic and countless shifts in technology. Owners of one of the largest Lumsden Grinders in the UK, today, they turnover more £10 million a year and employ more than 80 people.
The evening began with some casual networking and refreshments in the Black Country Museum Foyer, many attended the event including a mixture of Malthouse staff, clients, friends and politicians. Along with Made in Group team members Jason Pitt, Ilona Pitt, Meisha Sterling and Yasmin Banner, Made’s Chairman Lord Mike Whitby attended to celebrate one of Made in the Midlands founder members Malthouse Engineering.
This was followed by a speech from Roy Taylor, Managing Director at Malthouse Engineering, who thanked everyone for attending and announced the events for the evening. Alongside entertainment from a local singer and comedy set from Black Country comedian Jonny Cole, Roy also welcomed attendees to wander the Black Country Museum freely including collecting a free portion of fish and chips, traditional sweets and baked goods. Many of the museum attractions were opened up for the evening including the pub, shops and school.
Finishing off a fantastic evening, all attendees were given a copy of Malthouse's 75th Anniversary book ‘75 and still alive’. The book entails the story of Malthouse Engineering and their aspirations for the future. The commissioned writer for the book, Martin Yates, read an extract from the book the poem ‘Old Mr Malthouse’, a heartwarming story of the strength and resilience of Malthouse Engineering and its long standing leader Roy Taylor. Roy said:
"130 people were dedicated to giving back to Malthouse staff with a unique evening at the Black Country museum. Celebrating our company that is 75 and still alive, a nod to our dedication to continuously thrive"
Find out more about Malthouse Engineering here: https://malthouseengineering.madeinthemidlands.com/