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Clarke Chapman has been producing heavy engineering equipment in the northeast of England since 1864.
During the 1990’s, under the ownership of Rolls-Royce, Clarke Chapman incorporated the companies Wellman Booth, Stothert & Pitt and Cowans Sheldon to become Rolls-Royce Materials Handling.
In December 2000, the company was acquired by the current shareholder – family owned British engineering group, Langley Holdings plc.
Today, Clarke Chapman primarily produces specialist lifting and handling equipment and provides support services for the nuclear, defence and railway sectors.
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Our Brands
At Clarke Chapman, sustainability is at the core of our strategy.
We understand the critical role that energy plays in our daily lives and its impact on the environment. We are committed to championing clean and responsible energy solutions that power a more sustainable future.
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What we do
The group comprises a number of divisions, all well-established names in their respective sectors. Our headquarters are in Gateshead in the North East of England, on a 3.6 hectare site, which also serves as a manufacturing, assembly and test facility for the group. In 2000 Clarke Chapman was acquired from Rolls-Royce Plc by Langley Holdings plc, a diverse, privately owned engineering group based in the UK with principal operating divisions in Norway, Germany, France, Italy and the UK and more than 80 subsidiaries worldwide.
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Events
See us at..
Sept 2024
The 9th ENIC 2024 (Nuclear Congress)
Date: 16-18 September 2024
Location: Paris, France