Specialists in the machining of metals using Numerically Controlled machine tools

Welcome to JJHardy & Sons Ltd

Manufacturer of spare parts for the rail industry using the latest CNC machinery.

J J Hardy & Sons - Established in 1856. Painting by leading UK rail artist John Austin FGRA to celebrate 150 years in business.

Company History

The firm was founded by John James Hardy in 1856 at Bond St. Hartlepool. The company prospered and  moved to Throston Bridge in the 1880's. W.H.Hardy(Billy) took over as M.D. on his fathers death and continued in position until  1937 when he sold it to T.H. Pailor

Ald. T.H. Pailor bought the company, limited liability since 1929, and ran it until his death in 1963.

His widow Marion Isobel Pailor was M.D. until 1967 when son Tom Pailor took over on her death.

Tom supervised the move to Brenda Road and the company's transition from Brassfounders and Finishers to CNC machinists and railways parts suppliers. On his retirement in 2002 his son Andrew Pailor became M.D. only the sixth person to hold this position in 150 years.

History of JJ Hardy & Sons - Photo Gallery

J J Hardy & Sons 1906 -The Way We WereAn 1870's Letterhead from Bond StreetEarly 20th Century at Throston BridgeThroston Bridge our home from the 1880's till 1968Ald.T.H.Pailor Mayor of Hartlepool 1941-1944M.D. T.T. Pailor helps his wife Madge lay foundation stone for our Brenda Road Factory in 1968Stuart Drummond elected Mayor of Hartlepool, receives the painting from M.D. Andrew Pailor watched by the artist John Austin FGRA

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