Schaeffler (UK) Ltd · Great Britain
History
Company history
1956
Trading began under the name of INA Needle Bearing Company at an office based at Swiss Cottage, London. INA became agents for Hydrel selling their equipment (which converted electro-mechanical systems to hydraulic systems).
1957
INA leased a factory in Dafen from the Board of Trade - Needle manufacture commenced with 6 people.
1960
London office closed. Regional offices opened in Surbiton, Surrey, Rossendale, Lancashire and Boldmere, Birmingham. Office administration established at the Dafen Site.
INA Automation began at a small facility in Winson Green, Birmingham.
1966
Opening of Thyssen built factory in Bynea , Llanelli for INA by local MP J Griffiths. Total factory area 30000m². Production area 6600 m².
