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    Oilite Bearings had manufactured self-lubricating bearings and sintered components for more than 70 years. For many years it was part of Manganese Bronze Holdings, best known for making London's iconic black taxi cabs. In 2003 the components division was sold to BSA Holdings, which went into administration in 2006, and Oilite Bearings became a stand-alone company after a management buyout. Placed into administration 2008 its assets were purchased by its competitor Bowman International from the administraors. Below is the press release from the purchasers:

    Bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International acquired most of the assets of former competitor Oilite Bearings Ltd, after the Ipswich-based manufacturer was placed into administration at the end of 2008.

    The trade names, all stock valued at over £250,000, tooling and various other equipment have now been purchased from the administrator.

    The acquisition strengthens Bowman’s position in the sintered component market and will greatly expand its exports. It has also increased stock holding to more than £1.75m, with the widest range of stock sintered bronze bearings in Europe.

    2The purchase of Oilite has moved us into a bigger league and effectively doubles our turnover,” said Bowman managing director Paul Hancock. “It means we can offer customers an even better service and an even wider range of components.”

    The former managing director of the Ipswich company, Paul Mitchell joined Bowman as technical director, further strengthening the technical back up provided to customers.
    Sadly we were just a little late as the largest building had been demo'd and the ground cleared, however there was still enough to see to make it a relaxed and worthwhile explore. Explored with UrbanX and Covert Urbex.




















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    Default Re: Oilite Bearings - May 2012

    Really lovely photos those boss, looks well stripped but some nice stuff to look at still there. Have 5 urbex points. When you've got 10 you can have a kiss off MJS or Clough.


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    Tell you what I will give you your 5 points back...hopefully it gives you 10 to go get that kiss yourself from MJS or Clough But thanks I struggled to get "decent" shots as the site was either soft demo'd or it was trashed depending on where you went lol

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    They will be offended! You've done a cracking job either way boss


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    Default Re: Oilite Bearings - May 2012

    Damn no kiss? Very nice pictures sexy shots indeed


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    Default Re: Oilite Bearings - May 2012

    a reall goos set there!!
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    Default Re: Oilite Bearings - May 2012

    Quote Originally Posted by birdinanaviary View Post
    a reall goos set there!!
    i agree, that set of pics is very goosy


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    Default Re: Oilite Bearings - May 2012

    Quote Originally Posted by fowle View Post
    i agree, that set of pics is very goosy

    I actually LOLd at that....good report too...

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    Quote Originally Posted by fowle View Post
    i agree, that set of pics is very goosy

    you wait till the introduction of "goos" into the oxford english the dictionary this year as an adjective for something that is "shit hot"

    then you will look very very silly.......................
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    Default Re: Oilite Bearings - May 2012

    i love the dictionary it is goos when im looking for the perfect word

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