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Tufcot

Name: Tufcot
Address: 330 Coleford Road, Sheffield, S95PH, GB
Telephone: +441142442363
Price range: ££

Tufcot is a specialist manufacturer of composite materials, our mission is to become one of the UK's

Tufcot is a composite engineering material manufactured from synthetic fibres and thermosetting resins. Tufcot offers the design engineer an attractive alternative to traditional materials used throughout industry for bushes, bearings, wear pads and many more applications. The company was founded in 1981, with the 3 directors; Len, Elvin and Michael, who at that time had a combined experience in t

he plastics and composite bearings field of over 40 Years. The company has developed, but still retains its family firm characteristics and management style; and today employs over 40 people together with one of the founding directors, who is fully dedicated to the customer. The company has seen growth by building a distribution of agents; and now supplies its components and bearings worldwide. TUFCOT are now major suppliers to the marine, automotive, railway and many other diverse market sectors. The company's success is down to its ability to :

Supply a rapid turn round of products
Offer a wide range of bespoke bearings
Guarantee a High Quality, High Value Product
The management believe that in order to continue this success they need to remain focused on supplying the customer with a first class product, underpinned by a first class service.

02/09/2026

Large-diameter machining is as much about the setup as the cutting itself. At 1,300mm in diameter and 750mm long, these king post bearings required careful handling and positioning at every stage. The machinists had to support each section correctly, work across a large curved surface and keep the machined features consistent from one operation to the next.

The manual milling work shown here called for particularly close control. Access inside the bearing was limited, while the size and shape of the component left little room for adjustment once machining began.

Massive congrats to Chris and Tom, who completed the turning on our Broadbent lathe, and Chris and Brad, who carried out the milling operations.

It's a great example of the practical skill involved in machining large composite bearings, particularly when the component cannot be approached like a standard production job.

Working on a large-diameter bearing project? Speak to our team about material supply and fully machined components.

27/08/2026

Every business has to start somewhere. For Tufcot, it was a Sheffield garage in 1981: one manufacturing machine, one lathe and three employees.

Founded by Len, Elvin and Michael, the business grew through continued investment in people, equipment and facilities.

Over four decades, that small family-run operation has become an internationally recognised supplier of composite bearings and engineered components, serving customers across the marine, rail, industrial and energy sectors.

Throughout that growth, the focus has remained the same: dependable products, responsive customer service and long-term relationships.

In December 2025, Tufcot became part of Dacke Industri, an international group of technology-driven manufacturing businesses. The acquisition gives us access to a wider network of expertise, resources and best practice. It will support continued investment in our people, equipment and facilities.

Tufcot remains based in Sheffield and committed to the quality, service and technical support customers have relied on since 1981.

With Carl Buddery now leading the business, Tufcot combines continuity with fresh leadership as it moves into its next phase of development.

Read the full story of Tufcot’s journey by clicking the link in the comments below.

26/08/2026

During the first two weeks of August, we had Liam Rabacius from the University of Sheffield with us at Tufcot for a technical placement. Rather than keeping him in one department, we wanted Liam to see how the whole process comes together.

He started on the shop floor, working through our onboarding process before spending time in production. That included getting hands-on with laminating and wrapping, working in the saw and sanding areas and learning how to prepare Tufcot materials on a manual lathe.

He also spent time with our CNC team before moving into the office-based side of the business during his second week.

There, Liam worked on quotations, saw how finished components are inspected and joined Luke, our Technical Engineer, for some mechanical testing.

For someone preparing to enter his third year at university, it gave Liam a good look at both the manufacturing and engineering sides of the business, while giving several of our departments an extra pair of hands along the way.

Thanks to Liam for the effort he put in during the placement. We wish him every success as he heads back to the University of Sheffield for his third year.

17/08/2026

We’re hiring! Tufcot is looking for a proactive, commercially minded Business Development Lead to join our team in Sheffield.

Working closely with our CEO, you’ll play a key role in driving growth by identifying new opportunities, developing existing customer relationships and turning leads into long-term partnerships.

We’re looking for someone who is:
✓ Proactive and commercially driven
✓ Confident developing new business
✓ Comfortable working independently
✓ A strong communicator
✓ Ideally experienced in technical sales, engineering or manufacturing

Based in Sheffield, this is a full-time, permanent role offering £38,000 per year.

Interested in helping drive the next phase of Tufcot’s growth?

Click the link in the comments to apply today via Indeed.

12/08/2026

Some of the most important investments we make are the ones designed to prevent problems before they happen. On Friday 24 July, Tufcot took delivery of a certified Chemstore Firevault for the storage of resin and other flammable materials at our Sheffield site.

The unit provides 90 minutes of certified fire resistance and has capacity for up to 24 1,000-litre IBCs or pallets across two levels. It also includes secure sliding doors, controlled ventilation and a fully bunded base.

For our team, it gives us a safer and more controlled way to store materials used within the manufacturing process, while providing valuable time for evacuation and emergency response should an incident occur.

It also reduces the risk of fire spreading across the site and helps limit potential disruption to production.

This investment reflects the way we want to run the business: identifying risks early, acting on them and continuing to improve the working environment for our team.

05/08/2026

Not every project is best suited to CNC machining. These king post bearings for a cable carousel measure 1,300mm in diameter and 750mm long, calling for a combination of large-scale manual turning and milling.

Chris and Tom completed the turning work on our Broadbent lathe, before Chris and Brad carried out the remaining manual milling operations.

Tufcot has invested heavily in CNC machinery over the past five years, giving us greater capacity, repeatability and flexibility across a wide range of components. However, projects like this show why experienced manual machinists and the right conventional equipment still have an important place on the shop floor.

The finished bearings highlight both the scale of components we can handle and the breadth of machining knowledge within the team.

A great job by everyone involved.

29/07/2026

We're proud to be sponsoring 7 Hills JFC Under 12s for a second consecutive season as they head into the 2026/27 campaign. It's a big year for the team, both on and off the pitch, as the players prepare to make the move up to secondary school this September.

Pre-season has certainly got off to a strong start. The team went six games unbeaten in their opening tournament before narrowly missing out in the semi-finals, then followed that up the following weekend by lifting the Elsecar Trophy.

Congratulations to all the players, coaches and everyone involved with the club. We wish you the very best for the season ahead and look forward to following your progress.

Good luck from everyone at Tufcot!

22/07/2026

Congratulations to James Siddall on reaching an incredible 30 years of service with Tufcot on 18th June 2026.

Three decades with one company is a remarkable achievement and reflects James' commitment, hard work and contribution to the business over many years.

To mark the occasion, James was presented with a long service gift card. Making the moment even more special was the fact that it was handed over by one of our newest team members, Kelly, bringing together both experience and new beginnings within the Tufcot team.

Milestones like this are a reminder that businesses are built by people, and we're fortunate to have so many long-serving employees whose knowledge and dedication continue to play an important role in our success.

Thank you, James, for everything you have contributed over the last 30 years. We wish you all the very best for the future and look forward to many more successes ahead.

15/07/2026

Congratulations to Josh Holland on his recent promotion from Support Inspector to Inspector, effective from 1st July 2026.

Josh joined Tufcot eight years ago as an apprentice, combining his work at Tufcot with training through the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre.

Since completing his apprenticeship, Josh has become an important part of the team, working day-to-day as a CNC Programmer while also supporting our inspection department over the last year as a Support Inspector.

His new role will see him become more deeply involved in our growing inspection team, helping maintain the quality standards our customers expect.

Josh's journey is a great example of the opportunities that can develop through apprenticeships, hard work and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Congratulations, Josh, on a well-deserved promotion. We wish you every success in your new role.

07/07/2026

Tufcot is pleased to announce the appointment of Carl Buddery as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1 July 2026.

Carl succeeds Greg Majchrzak and will lead the business through its next phase of growth, building on Tufcot’s long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and outstanding customer service.

Carl brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering and manufacturing, with specialist expertise in composite materials and high-performance bearing applications.

As Chief Executive Officer, Carl is looking forward to building on Tufcot’s strong foundations while leading the business into its next chapter. His focus will be on supporting customers, developing the team and continuing to deliver the high standards of quality, service and technical expertise that Tufcot is known for.

Tufcot would like to express its sincere thanks to Greg Majchrzak for his many years of dedicated service and leadership. Greg has made a significant contribution to the company’s success, helping to strengthen its reputation and build the solid foundations that will support Tufcot’s continued growth in the years ahead. Following the leadership transition, Greg will continue to play an important role within the business as Business Support Manager.

Carl had this to say... "I am incredibly proud to take on the role of CEO at Tufcot Engineering Ltd after a career in the industry. I look forward to continuing to work with our talented team, our valued customers, and our colleagues within Dacke Industri, to lead Tufcot into its next phase of growth, building on the strong foundations."

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Address

330 Coleford Road
Sheffield
S95PH

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441142442363

Website

https://www.tufcot.com/

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