About
SM Thompson Ltd
Our 70 year old track record in meeting the steel requirements of our many customers in local industry stands us in good stead. Each year brings fresh challenges as the needs of the welding industry continually evolve in an ever changing world. Meeting these challenges means ever increasing flexibility in working practices, larger ranges of materials in stock and the employment of ever more sophisticated machinery to meet the demands imposed upon us.
Our continued investment to new machinery enables us to offer a range of services to our customers, with exceptional precision. Our policy remains to constantly improve the range of performance, being a family company we can respond readily to market place changes.
Above all, our long standing commitment to provide responsibility, genuine care and courtesy remains in place.
The History of SM Thompson Ltd
1950
Established
SM Thompson Ltd established in Middlesbrough then later at Port Clarence railway station by Stanley Moorhouse Thompson.
1955
Premise Expansion
We moved to bigger premises at Newport Bridge, Middlesbrough.
1980
Family Growth
Stanley’s eldest son, Howard joins the business.
1985
First in the North East
We brought the first Plasma Cutter to the North East of England.
1992
CNC Drill Installation
Our first CNC drill was installed.
2012
New Director
Howard’s son, Harvey becomes Managing Director.
2015
New Premises
Further expansion of premises, this time relocation to larger premises in South Bank, Middlesbrough.
2019
Laser Cutter
Installation of our brand new fibre laser cutting machine.
2020
70th Birthday
In 2020, we celebrated 70 years in business.
Why Choose
SM Thompson?
70+
We have a proven track record in the industry and have over 70 years of experience. Over these years we've served many steel clients across the whole of the UK.
Investment
At SM Thompson, we keep investing back into our business, ensuring our team are trained to the highest standards and our technology is the most up to date.
Family Run
As a family run and local business, our aim is to always go the extra mile for our clients. We are passionate about the service we deliver and always maintain high standards.