Brushes, Birthdays, and Big Wins: November Highlights at Cottam ??

As the festive season draws near, we’ve been keeping busy at Cottam with some exciting projects, celebrations, and milestones! From raising money for important causes to contributing to becoming Made In Britain award winners, it’s been a whirlwind of activity.

In this edition, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our recent innovations, collaborations, and events—including a nod to tradition and some proud achievements.

Heritage Meets Innovation ??

We’re thrilled to announce Cottam has been named Made in Britain - official Heritage Manufacturer for 2024! Recognised among 2,100 members, this award reflects our journey from crafting brushes for the shipyards in 1858 to delivering custom solutions for industries worldwide today. Susan Stewart and Chelsie Brown proudly accepted the award at West Midlands Safari Park. Thank you for supporting our 166-year journey!

Celebrating Craftsmanship: Keeping Tradition Alive

Innovation may lead our way, but we’ll always cherish our roots. Eddie Moon, our resident expert, recently showcased the timeless art of hand-stitching brushes—a skill that ensures unmatched quality and precision. Keeping this tradition alive is just one way we honour our heritage.

Pioneering Downhole Innovation with Wellvene

We partnered with WELLVENE - Engineered Well Solutions to develop cutting-edge downhole brushes capable of thriving in the harshest, high-temperature environments. This collaboration highlights the power of partnerships in pushing engineering boundaries. Together, we’re enhancing performance, efficiency, and safety for the oil and gas industry. Read the case study: CASE STUDY: Well Cleaning Brush – Wellvene - Cottam Brush

Coffee, Cakes, and a Trip Down Memory Lane

We hosted our annual Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and raised ￡170 for this incredible cause. It was a morning of good company, sweet treats, and special memories, as we were honoured by a visit from Doris, who worked at Cottam in the 1940s! Doris turned 98 in September, and it’s always a joy to have her share her stories.

Happy Birthday, Jack! ??

Our Engineering Apprentice, Jack, celebrated his 18th birthday this month! Jack is in his second year of his Engineering apprenticeship with us and he is mastering the art of manufacturing custom brushes. We marked the occasion with breakfast butties and cake—because every milestone deserves a little celebration.

Looking for Surface Protection Solutions?

Protecting delicate materials like metal, glass, and wood just got easier with our Table Brush Guide. From selecting the right brush type to custom design options, this handy resource has it all. Check out the guide and find your perfect match: Table Brush Tipsheet.pdf

That’s all for now—thanks for catching up with us! Keep an eye on our LinkedIn for the latest updates, and here’s to another month of making brushes and memories. Until next time! ??