1897 - Gaukroger, Sykes - brass and iron founders at New Bank, Halifax; moved to Spring Hall Lane, Halifax.

1905 - Gaukroger, Sykes & Roberts Limited - gun metal steam fitting specialists and steam fitting manufacturers at Spring Hall Lane, Halifax

1910 - United Brass Founders and Engineers Limited; United Brass Founders & Engineers Limited (1920) – was formed but closed in July 1923;

c. 1923 - succeeded by Hattersley (Ormskirk) Limited, founded by Richard Edwin Hattersley {1877-19??)