History

1949

Mr Gee started manufacturing square nuts in Hydes Road, Wednesbury.

1952

Harold Powell joined the business, aged 17. His brother Steven joined soon after.

1960

The business moved to Rigby Street, Wednesbury and started producing bolts.

1961

Harold established Powell, Gee & Company Ltd.

1977

Harold was made Mayor of Birmingham.

1985

Harold sold his shares to Steven and David, his son.

1991

Powell Gee started distributing self-drilling screws.

2000

Powell Gee started importing items from Asia.

2003

Ben Powell (David’s son) was appointed Director.

2006

Steven Powell sold his share of the business to the company.

2011

David Powell sold his share of the business to the company.

2016

The offices and warehouse moved to Atcham, with the factory remaining at Rigby Street.

2018

Powell Gee was bought by The Tibbetts Group.

2021

Tibbetts Management Team took over from Ben Powell. The offices and Technical dept. moved to Unit 38.

2022

The first injection moulding machine started producing bi-hex head screws. 2 catalogues were launched.

2023

Our new website was launched. A new warehouse management system was implemented.