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Backing Second Chances: Supporting the Howarths Foundation

At LBBC, we believe in the power of business to make a positive difference — not just within our industry, but in the wider community. That’s why we’re proud to support the incredible work of the Howarths Foundation and to contribute, in our own way, to such a vital cause. The Howarths Foundation was established with a clear and compassionate mission: to help individuals who are homeless or at...

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LBBC to Exhibit at WCIC 2025, Kobe Japan

LBBC Technologies is pleased to announce that its team will be attending the 16th World Conference on Investment Casting (WCIC2025), set to take place in Kobe, Kobe Convention Center, Japan. This prestigious international event, held in collaboration with the Investment Casting Institute (ICI) in the United States and the European Investment Casters Federation (EICF), brings together leading...

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LBBC host Building Resilience Challenge for young people

Last week, LBBC had the absolute pleasure of hosting a Building Resilience Challenge session for a brilliant group of young people from Spear Leeds. The Spear Programme, delivered in partnership with Resurgo, is an award-winning employability initiative that uses executive coaching to help young people overcome barriers and realise their potential. LBBC set up a mix of hands-on, interactive...

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EICF Honours Howard Pickard with 2025 Lifetime Award

Howard Pickard honoured with 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by the European Investment Casters’ Federation (EICF) April 2025. Howard Pickard has been awarded the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award by the European Investment Casters’ Federation (EICF), during a celebratory Gala Dinner at the 33rd EICF International Conference & Exhibition held in Liverpool. In a unanimous decision by the EICF...

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EICF Conference and Exhibition in Liverpool May 2025

Join the LBBC team on booth 2 where we will be exhibiting at EICF Conference and Exhibition at the ACC Conference & Exhibition Centre, Liverpool 5th -8th May 2024. Building on our longstanding expertise and close collaboration with investment foundries, we’ve continued to expand our portfolio with advanced solutions like The Boilerclave®, Core Removal systems, and most recently,...

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LBBC Appoints Dave Haslehurst as Managing Director

New Board of Directors for Leeds and Bradford Boiler company Leeds and Bradford Boiler Company is pleased to announce that Dave Haslehurst has been appointed as Managing Director, succeeding Howard Pickard, who has led the company for an incredible 30 years. Dave’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the company as it moves towards its 150th anniversary in 2026. Joining Dave on the...

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Howard Pickard celebrates 30 Years as MD at LBBC

Today we celebrate a significant milestone as Howard Pickard marks 30 years as Managing Director of Leeds and Bradford Boiler Company. Since taking the helm as the 5th generation of his family to do so, Howard has been a driving force behind the company’s growth, resilience, and success, overseeing key developments that have helped shape the company into the industry leader it is today. Under...

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Beehive Industries Unveils North America Page for LBBC Technologies

Beehive Industries, the exclusive sales representative for LBBC Technologies, launches dedicated web page for easy access to LBBC Technologies in North America. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing top-tier service and support for LBBC, the new web page makes it easier than ever for customers in North America to connect directly with the correct contacts at Beehive...

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Advancing Innovation workshop 26th February 2025

Join us on 26th February 2025 for an exciting event hosted by Advancing Manufacturing Futures, sponsored by Lloyds Bank. Our very own Andrew Smith, Lead Innovation Engineer at LBBC, will be on hand to answer your questions about our Research and Development efforts. This event provides a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, stakeholders, and innovators. We will...

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