Cottam Brush Ltd was proud to support the latest production by True Moon Pictures, A Woman of Good Abilities, as filming took place last week at its Hebburn-based factory…
From Apprentice to MD: Cottam MD’s Journey Through Manufacturing
As part of National Apprenticeship Week, our MD, Alan, has been reflecting on his journey—from a 16-year-old apprentice to Managing Director. His career has been filled with unexpected turns, challenges, and opportunities, but one thing remains clear: his apprenticeship laid the foundation for everything that followed. Let’s take a look at his story…
Boost Productivity and Reduce Downtime with a Custom Skillet Brush System
In the fast-paced world of automotive manufacturing, productivity and efficiency are key. With assembly lines running around the clock, even the smallest disruption can cause costly downtime and delays. One common issue many automotive manufacturers face is debris buildup on skillet conveyors…
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF: a design placement student at Cottam
Hayden is a design student from Northumbria University currently with Cottam for an industry placement. Hayden was quickly thrown in the deep end helping us to complete our factory refurb with the design of bespoke furniture before assisting Head of Product and E-Commerce, Nick Palfreyman with an exciting new product development project for a well-known car manufacturer.
INSIDE SAFC: Head Groundsman on Caring for a Pitch
Glenn Campbell is the head grounds person for SAFC and on Monday the 29th of April, one of Cottam’s T- level Students (Aaron) went to interview Glenn and ask him about his role and how Cottam’s brushes help in his day-to-day activities. This is what Glenn had to say…
MEET THE TEAM | Aaron Mills & Anna Tripcony, T-Level Students
MEET THE TEAM | Hayden Powell, Design placement student
Cottam Brush nominated for Made Smarter Adoption Award
Choosing the correct paint brush for your specific task
Whether you’re a first time DIY-er or you’re just looking for the best tool for your current job, if you’re not an expert it can be hard to know what brush to choose. Luckily, after over 165 years in the business, we know a thing or two about brushes! We asked our in-house experts for some tips on getting the best results…
