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1953

1953

Family-owned company founded in 1953 by Mr. W.S.H. Osborne as Stuart Heywood Engineering Ltd as a sub-contract manufacturer producing components for vehicle manufacturers. Based in Staines, Middlesex.
1957

1957

In 1957 we were the first company in the UK to make special timing pulleys. Stuart Heywood Engineering Ltd were a key supplier to the then Uniroyal business, who were selling newly developed rubber timing belts.
1965

1965

Under an exclusive licensing agreement, the new SYNCHROFLEX polyurethane, steel-reinforced moulded timing belt from WH Mueller & Co KG are introduced to the UK and Ireland. It is ideal for power transmission, is available in set molded lengths, and could be cut to any required width.
1965

1965

We changed name circa 1965 to Transmission Developments, to reflect the growing importance of timing belts and pulleys to the company.
1969

1969

After further sustained growth, we moved again to larger premises on the South coast of England in Dorset. We were initially based on the Nuffield Industrial Estate in Poole.
1975

1975

After the moulded SYNCHROFLEX belt was launched we introduced another belting option from the German manufacturer BRECO. This alternative belt used extruded polyurethane and was available in open lengths and made to order timing belts. It was ideal for indexing and conveying solutions and offered even more possibilities to users.
1975

1975

Further growth resulted in a move to Hamworthy Industrial Estate in Poole, to take advantage of 5000 square feet of floor space.
1983

1983

We acquired further production space, becoming the largest special pulley manufacturer in the UK and the first company outside of Germany to join BRECO belts in-house and to manufacture special profile timing belts.
1985

1985

When Mr Stuart Osborne sadly passed away, control of Transmission Developments passed to his widow Mrs J Osborne. Her vision drove new investment, an expansion of products and services and a restructuring of the company.
1985

1985

In a natural move to complement its belting products Transmission Developments opens a Chain division. The continuing investment by Mrs Osborne sees new chain brands such as Wippermann, TYC and Witra sitting alongside the leading belting brands Transmission Developments has already become known for.
1985

1985

As part of the major expansion of Transmission Developments started by Mrs Osborne, a Plastics Division is formed (Transplas). This new Division will manufacture plastic wear strips and guide-rails for belts and chain as well as stock a wide range of semi-finished display and engineering plastics.
2005

2005

With the sad passing of Mrs Jean Osborne, control of Transmission Developments passes to the second Osborne family generation, Ian and Carole Osborne. They utilise their experience gained in the wider industry and at TransDev to continue to build on the strong legacy of their mother and father.
2005

2005

There is further investment in the warehouse space to support growth, including automated Kardex storage and retrieval systems. These optimised storage capacity and accelerated picking times.
2015

2015

Under our new Managng Director, Chris Cowler, we celebrate over 50 years of history. TransDev is now a £5 million business and looks ahead with confidence. We remain focused on sustainable growth. A refreshed brand is coupled with a focus on the wider world of industrial motion. Further major investment in infrastructure and people helps launch the next phase of our journey.
2017

2017

Linear solutions from NTN SNR and IKO are introduced to further enhance the TransDev product offering. This includes investment in a state of the art linear rail cutting machine for fast deliveries.
2021

2021

After several years of planned growth and with a turnover of £10 million reached, TransDev undertakes a major upgrade of its existing IT and MRP systems. As well as creating a robust platform for future growth, the new ERP solution provides enhanced security and performance, while delivering quality and service benefits to both the TransDev business and its customers.
2024

2024

As an existing Continental 'Partner of Choice', TransDev is appointed as a main distributor in the UK & Ireland for Continental's comprehensive hoses range. TransDev can now introduce Thermoplastic hoses to its extensive trade and OEM customer base, alongside its other motion products.
TODAY

TODAY

Today, TransDev has four major business activity areas with nearly 100 employees in over 70,000 square feet of production and warehousing space. We maintain our focus on industrial motion components and look forward with confidence to the journey ahead.

Focused on Driving Your Success

Focused on Driving Your Success

Stuart and Jean Osborne, founded TransDev over 65 years ago, on the firm belief that our product offerings should seamlessly align with our customers’ own pursuit of excellence.

This principle laid the foundation for our company’s dedication to provide only the very finest power transmission products and brands available.

Today, we remain steadfast in upholding our core values, understanding that customers continue to seek high quality products and services that will actively contribute to their success.

Why settle for compromise when excellence is the shared cornerstone of our journey?

Chris Cowler
Managing Director

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