Thomas Dudley has been manufacturing in the UK since the company’s inception in 1920.
Having previously helped to develop and manage foundries across the UK, Mr Thomas Dudley set up his own business, half a mile from our current Head Office. In 1934, the land was acquired and the foundry relocated to its current site on the Birmingham New Road.
In 1936, Thomas Dudley sailed on the Queen Mary’s maiden voyage to America and visited a number of foundries to help formulate his vision for the future of the company.
By the 1950s, the foundry was producing a wide range of products including cast iron WC cisterns. However, following a number of harsh winters, we began factoring frost-resistant heavy-duty rubber cisterns. This move paved the way for the plastics division which started to manufacture plastic injection moulded models shortly afterwards.
As the foundry expanded, we invested heavily in mechanised plant and installed seven automated moulding lines between 1966 and 1988. Between 1969 and 1971, a new building was also erected to house the plastics division and our existing office block was completed.
Strategic acquisitions also saw Masefield-Beta, McDonald Diecasting, Waterfit and Rugby Plastics join Thomas Dudley and in 2020 all Thomas Dudley plumbing businesses merged to create Tyde, a market leading business supplying over 6,000 plumbing products. A great way to celebrate Thomas Dudley’s 100th year!
Today, Thomas Dudley is a hugely successful manufacturing business, employing around 500 people and generating turnover exceeding £50 million.
We’re thrilled to announce that Angel Guard has officially become a brand of Thomas Dudley - marking an incredibly exciting step forward in our mission to deliver world‑class, innovative solutions to our customers. Angel Guard is a pioneering leader in digital water-safety technology Angel Guard is a pioneering leader in digital water-safety technology, offering the […]
In a major step forward for sustainable building innovation, Thomas Dudley has announced a landmark partnership with eco‑cistem™, introducing the world’s first toilet cistern engineered to reuse condensate from air‑conditioning units. This breakthrough technology captures a free, previously wasted water source and repurposes it to flush toilets - dramatically reducing freshwater consumption across commercial and […]
Thomas Dudley has acquired Bailey Products and its iconic Blue Rods®, expanding its range of products designed for drainage, telecoms, and chimney industries sales at home and abroad. This acquisition adds further products to the Thomas Dudley range in the UK and strengthens the export offer especially in the EMEA region. Dudley, (3rd November) Thomas Dudley and The […]
We’re proud to unveil an exciting new chapter in our commitment to employee development: the launch of our brand-new Training Academy. What was once traditional office space has been thoughtfully transformed into a dynamic learning environment, designed to support the continuous growth and success of our people. The Training Academy is more than just a physical […]
