Company Story
1882 - James Halstead plc was founded by James Halstead as a small textile business in Radcliffe, Lancashire.
1900 - The company started to focus on the production of rubber and began to develop its own proprietary compounds.
1920 - James Halstead plc started to supply rubber products to the automotive industry.
1950 - The company expanded its product range to include industrial and commercial flooring.
1960 - James Halstead plc went public with a listing on the London Stock Exchange.
1980 - The company started to focus on the development of polyurethane-based products.
1990 - James Halstead plc acquired several companies to expand its product range and geographic reach.
2000 - The company launched its Polyfort floorings, which became a huge success.
2010 - James Halstead plc continued to expand globally, with operations in Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
2020 - The company celebrated its 138th anniversary and continued to innovate and expand its product range.