Founded in Halifax West Yorkshire by Abram Pulman iron merchant (1794-1863), on Lister Lane and later at Weymouth Street then Horton Street all in Halifax.
In 1898 the company was incorporated and acquired by F C Shoesmith and J Illingworth, both Iron and Steel Merchants, joined forces to take control
Moved all works to one site on Walton Street Sowerby Bridge investing in people, machinery and vehicles
After starting on 5th December 1949, Mr C R Shoesmith Retired on 30th November 1993
One of many businesses affected by the catastrophic Boxing Day floods that hit Yorkshire and Lancashire
Site reopens after the floods with new production machinery
After starting on 1st September 1984, Mr D N Shoesmith Retired on 11th November 2019
On the retirement of David Shoesmith the Company was acquired by Breal Capital.
The Barclay & Mathieson Steel Group (B&M Group) of which Abram Pulman’s are part of has been acquired by Marubeni – Itochu Steel Inc. (MISI)
After starting on 7th May 1985, MD Mr Chris Horner retired on 31th December 2022
After starting on 14th June 1982, Debbie Roberts was promoted to MD at the start of the year.
After starting with Pulmans back in July of 2023, Andrew has now been promoted as of 9th September 2024
Pulman Steel operates from offices and warehouses in Sowerby Bridge, close to where it originated over 180 years ago and provides steel services to Yorkshire, Lancashire and the Humber.
We are very proud of our history and take our passion from the past to drive our enthusiasm for the future.