Introduction

Pickersgill-Kaye was formed in 1855 by Joseph Kaye as a small engineering concern involved primarily with the manufacture of oil cans. During the latter part of the 19th century the company continued to diversify and eventually specialised in the design and manufacture of Kaye’s patent door locks supplying the architectural and railway industries throughout the United Kingdom.

These days our primary business focus is the UK railway industry with our biggest customer being Railpart, the UK’s railway vehicle component supplier. Our product range has continued to grow, as well as door locks we now design and manufacture:

• Complete Door Systems (e.g. the interior door for the Strasbourg Tram, Connex 465 cab/saloon doors)
• Electro-Mechanical Assemblies for Audio Communication Systems (e.g. Emergency Talkback Units and Passenger Alarm Handles)
• Electro-Mechanical / Pneumatic Assemblies for Train Braking Systems (e.g. Passenger Communication Units)
• LED Indicator Lights
• K-Tex Emergency Window Breaker Devices
• Custodial and High Security Locks

Other capabilities of the group of companies include:

• Metal Finishing and Painting Services
• Non-Ferrous Foundry (lost wax and shell moulding)
• Repair and Overhaul Facilities
• Engineering and problem solving
• Reliability and performance improvements