A Staffordshire-based metal finishing specialist that has served UK industry for more than four decades has fallen into administration. Pym & Wildsmith (Metal Finishers) Limited, which traces its roots back to 1979 and operates from Bramshall Industrial Estate near Uttoxeter, appointed administrators on June 3, according to a notice published by the London Gazette.
Company Background and Services
The company, which specialises in the treatment and coating of metals, appointed Mark Blackman and James Saunders of KR8 Advisory as joint administrators. Pym & Wildsmith has built a reputation as one of the Midlands' leading industrial finishing businesses, providing services including e-coating, powder coating, paint spraying, shot blasting, and pre-treatment. The company has supplied customers across a range of sectors including automotive, construction and engineering, defence, energy, rail, architecture, transport and water.
History and Ownership
Pym & Wildsmith has been around for 47 years. The industrial metal finishing company was founded in 1979 by Stephen Pym and Tony Wildsmith. The company transitioned from a family-owned business to 100% employee ownership in 2022. On its website the company describes itself as 'one of the Midlands' leading specialist industrial finishing companies', supplying 'high-quality services to a range of blue-chip customers'.
It added: 'Pym & Wildsmith has over 45 years' experience in the provision of high quality industrial finishes to UK industry. Our work can be seen in a variety of contexts, from heavy earth moving equipment to highly specialised small batches. We are based at our headquarters in Bramshall, Staffordshire. Therefore, we have access to the UK's major motorway networks and road system. Our extensive office and manufacturing facilities include an EPD facility, box ovens, spray booths and pickling tanks, as well as a technical department. Over the past 5 years a programme of investment in processes, equipment and technology, has resulted in new products and services, as well as a growth in sales and customers.'
Customer Reviews
The company has received several glowing reviews on Google. One reads: 'The BEST experience with any finisher. Fantastic customer service. Responsive, organised, never have to chase for an answer and they do what they say they will do. They could not have been better.' Another added: 'Longstanding and successful company. Very professional and quality service.' The Daily Express has reached out to Pym & Wildsmith (Metal Finishers) Limited for comment.
