Hopkins specialise in engineering and industrial based welding and fabrication in steel, stainless steel, aluminium and most plastics.

With an onsite factory and state of the art equipment, Hopkins are able to design and produce quality assured products to your specification. Started in 1957 the company has 50 years of manufacturing experience so are able to produce many unique items and always guarantee to deliver on time and within budget. Although catering equipment is the companys specialty, we have produced many items away from this sector.

Hopkins has developed a world-class expertise in the design, manufacture and installation of a wide range of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration solutions. Their key expertise is in applications engineering, where a brief from a client is taken and then delivered.

Here is the latest example:

Chameleon Television planned to build a planetarium in the grounds of Harewood House consisting of three Geodomes. They approached Hopkins with the brief to heat and cool the domes in the most eco-friendly manner possible. The solution Hopkins engineered was to use air to water, under floor heating and cooling, the use of inverters and air to air heating and cooling. This was achieved through computer control and free cooling and is provided whenever possible. The client was delighted with this innovative approach that keeps running costs to a minimum and has the lowest possible environmental impact.

We have also made some quirky items like blood knifes, suits of armour, a mould for a giant candle, the burners for the worlds longest kebab and many other items for TV and theatre.

Other clients include Schools,Factories and Offices where minimum disruption is required, or tight deadlines are imposed due to the clients operational needs.

All of our work is undertaken to the highest standards and includes:

• Taking a brief and working through to the final installation
• In-house manufacturing working to ISO9000 quality standards
• Use of CAD systems
• All engineers are certified to NVQ level 3 in
• Refrigerant safe handling
• Brazing techniques
• ISO9000 Accreditation
• ISO14001 Environmental standard
• ISO 18001 Health and Safety Standard
• Expertise in electrical and gas engineering (CORGI registered company)

Our previous clients include:

• Leeds City Council
• Wakefield council
• Kodak
• Care Homes - Anchor Housing, Hanover Housing
• Cinemas - Odeon, Virgin, UGC
• Yorkshire Television

Here is what Hopkins can offer you:

• Quality 3D CAD systems in house
• Apprentice trained and qualified staff
• The latest bending, folding and punching machinery
• Laser cutting capabilities
• Embosing and pressing
• Welding facilities in MIG (Metal Inert Gas) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas)
• Machine tool workshop, CNC laith, CNC milling machines, gear cutting

Hopkins has a strong relationship with companies in electronics and aesthetic design so can advise you on final details of your product.