DEANB:
Some of you Welsh chaps may remember this company. I dont know if they are still going ■■Click on pages twice to view.
Think so, used to be up and down A5
Harrison & Jones (Flexible Foam ) Ltd were based at Swan Mill in Middleton near Manchester and Bee Mill Royton Oldham and were one of the leading foam seat manufacturers in the automotive industry.
Virtually all their fleet were Foden vehicles made up of a mixture of artics and draw-bars with some of the fleet fitted with raising bodywork produced by a manufacturer in Holland.
For loading and unloading hydraulic jacks raised the roof from 13 foot to 21 foot.
In 1999 HJ Foam Mouldings Ltd was born after a management buyout of Harrison & Jones Ltd with all production now based at Britonwood Trading Estate Kirkby near Liverpool.
DEANB:
ramone:
I remember going there in the late `80s and I was told about Gunter being an ex POW .Small world “ramone”
steelboyf10:
Remember those Motorola radios we all had on the back wall of the cab…Thanks for your comment “steelboyf10”
I dont remember those but what about the early mobile
phone’s.0
Don’t! I had one of these in the F10, one of the lads at TNTused to drive along holding the handset to his ear before they were connected to look cool… long distance, Abingdon to Atherstone
…don’t let Bewick see this he will go ape sh*t, no sheet 
James Booth was founded in the early 1900’s, as coal merchants to the people of Bolton at a time when virtually every house had a chimney, and burning coal was the best method of creating heat in the home.
Using a horse and cart, James Booth would deliver hundredweight sacks from his stable (where he founded the company) to customers around the local area.
Still very much in business today take a look at the complete and fascinating history of James Booth (Bolton) Ltd HERE on their website.
steelboyf10:
…don’t let Bewick see this he will go ape sh*t, no sheet
Hi steel boy, they are loaded for d s smith in Monmouth I used to load them in London was told nobody sheets them just rope and strap it so that’s how we pulled them cheers John
The company was originally formed in 1886 as Frank Parker & Co Ltd in Hounsditch, East London, and started life supplying a very basic range of contractors’ tools (shovels, wheelbarrows, picks and hammers etc) to London-based builders and contractors.
Business took off and in the 1930s the company launched its first range of protective clothing with the introduction of oilskins, wellington boots and donkey jackets.
The war forced the company to move premises to Curtain Road in Shoreditch, when its original premises were badly damaged in a bombing raid.
This was also a busy period for business, with Frank Parker trading heavily with companies engaged in bomb damage clearance and re-building work during the war and in the immediate post-war years.
In 1963, the company opened its first regional depot in Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire which i used to deliver loads of protective clothing to from 1975 to 1981.
Still in business today you can check out their history HERE
moomooland:
1Harrison & Jones (Flexible Foam ) Ltd were based at Swan Mill in Middleton near Manchester and Bee Mill Royton Oldham and were one of the leading foam seat manufacturers in the automotive industry.
Virtually all their fleet were Foden vehicles made up of a mixture of artics and draw-bars with some of the fleet fitted with raising bodywork produced by a manufacturer in Holland.We had the same trailers at Draka Foam complete with air deflector but the air kit didn’t last long as it was very prone to damage as witnessed in the photograph - top nearside corner. When it was windy, it was not unknown to have one of the trailer wheels saving a bit of rubber!
steelboyf10:
Remember those Motorola radios we all had on the back wall of the cab…
I recall that I bought and fitted many of those self contained LW/MW Motorola Radios, they were tailor made fro the HGV cabs such as the Atki as the speaker was incorporated so all that was needed was power and ariel connections and there were 4 little “L” brackets to fix it to the dash in arm’s reach. I even fitted one to the rear of the LAD Albion cab ! Cheers Bewick.
steelboyf10:
…don’t let Bewick see this he will go ape sh*t, no sheet
Well there is no way those liner reels are safe never mind them “not requiring sheeting” I have seen a couple of loads identical to that one laid all over the road. ■■■■■■■ Cowboys ! Cheers Bewick. 
Bewick:
steelboyf10:
Remember those Motorola radios we all had on the back wall of the cab…I recall that I bought and fitted many of those self contained LW/MW Motorola Radios, they were tailor made fro the HGV cabs such as the Atki as the speaker was incorporated so all that was needed was power and ariel connections and there were 4 little “L” brackets to fix it to the dash in arm’s reach. I even fitted one to the rear of the LAD Albion cab ! Cheers Bewick.
Weren’t they ‘Radiomobile’ radios? - they’re the ones I remember anyway, plenty of room for one of those on the old Borderer dash.
smallcoal:
The man was used in port talbot steelworks as a shunter that why the number plate is ctl (carline transport) also ex Cardiff transport (ct). Cheers John
Thanks for the info and pics John ! 
gingerfold:
James Booth Seddon Atkinson bulker. It says on the front of the truck and on the trailer chassis
“For cheerful service”They still carry the slogan “For Cheerful Service” to this day. I can remember it on their Bedford A Types of the 1950s and '60s. Their depot is on the A6 at Chequerbent, Westhoughton.
Thanks for the comment Graham.
gazsa401:
Thanks for your comment “steelboyf10”
phone’s.I can remember those Motorola phones we had them at Stirlands I can still remember the phone number **10 it got you straight through to the traffic office
Cheers “gazsa401”
steelboyf10:
DEANB:
Some of you Welsh chaps may remember this company. I dont know if they are still going ■■
Think so, used to be up and down A5
Thanks steelboyf10,he run a tidy fleet !
moomooland:
1Harrison & Jones (Flexible Foam ) Ltd were based at Swan Mill in Middleton near Manchester and Bee Mill Royton Oldham and were one of the leading foam seat manufacturers in the automotive industry.
Virtually all their fleet were Foden vehicles made up of a mixture of artics and draw-bars with some of the fleet fitted with raising bodywork produced by a manufacturer in Holland.0 Raising the roof on the draw-bar trailer outfits enabled 45 flexible foam blocks to fit in a space normally occupied by 18.
For loading and unloading hydraulic jacks raised the roof from 13 foot to 21 foot.In 1999 HJ Foam Mouldings Ltd was born after a management buyout of Harrison & Jones Ltd with all production now based at Britonwood Trading Estate Kirkby near Liverpool.
Thanks Paul for the info and great pic. That raising roof looks a bit iffy ! 
steelboyf10:
Thanks for your comment “steelboyf10”
phone’s.
Don’t! I had one of these in the F10, one of the lads at TNTused to drive along holding the handset to his ear before they were connected to look cool… long distance, Abingdon to Atherstone
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moomooland:
James Booth was founded in the early 1900’s, as coal merchants to the people of Bolton at a time when virtually every house had a chimney, and burning coal was the best method of creating heat in the home.
Using a horse and cart, James Booth would deliver hundredweight sacks from his stable (where he founded the company) to customers around the local area.
Still very much in business today take a look at the complete and fascinating history of James Booth (Bolton) Ltd HERE on their website.
Good stuff Paul,thanks for the pics and its nice to see a bit of history on their website !
Heres one of there Fodens !
moomooland:
0The company was originally formed in 1886 as Frank Parker & Co Ltd in Hounsditch, East London, and started life supplying a very basic range of contractors’ tools (shovels, wheelbarrows, picks and hammers etc) to London-based builders and contractors.Business took off and in the 1930s the company launched its first range of protective clothing with the introduction of oilskins, wellington boots and donkey jackets.
The war forced the company to move premises to Curtain Road in Shoreditch, when its original premises were badly damaged in a bombing raid.
This was also a busy period for business, with Frank Parker trading heavily with companies engaged in bomb damage clearance and re-building work during the war and in the immediate post-war years.In 1963, the company opened its first regional depot in Rothwell Leeds West Yorkshire which i used to deliver loads of protective clothing to from 1975 to 1981.
Still in business today you can check out their history HERE
More good stuff Paul,thanks for posting.
Pennineman:
moomooland:
1Harrison & Jones (Flexible Foam ) Ltd were based at Swan Mill in Middleton near Manchester and Bee Mill Royton Oldham and were one of the leading foam seat manufacturers in the automotive industry.
Virtually all their fleet were Foden vehicles made up of a mixture of artics and draw-bars with some of the fleet fitted with raising bodywork produced by a manufacturer in Holland.We had the same trailers at Draka Foam complete with air deflector but the air kit didn’t last long as it was very prone to damage as witnessed in the photograph - top nearside corner. When it was windy, it was not unknown to have one of the trailer wheels saving a bit of rubber!
Not surprised you had damage “Pennineman” looking at the height and dodgy looking roof on that
trailer !Bewick:
steelboyf10:
Remember those Motorola radios we all had on the back wall of the cab…I recall that I bought and fitted many of those self contained LW/MW Motorola Radios, they were tailor made fro the HGV cabs such as the Atki as the speaker was incorporated so all that was needed was power and ariel connections and there were 4 little “L” brackets to fix it to the dash in arm’s reach. I even fitted one to the rear of the LAD Albion cab ! Cheers Bewick.
Thanks for your comments Dennis !
kmills:
Bewick:
steelboyf10:
Remember those Motorola radios we all had on the back wall of the cab…I recall that I bought and fitted many of those self contained LW/MW Motorola Radios, they were tailor made fro the HGV cabs such as the Atki as the speaker was incorporated so all that was needed was power and ariel connections and there were 4 little “L” brackets to fix it to the dash in arm’s reach. I even fitted one to the rear of the LAD Albion cab ! Cheers Bewick.
Weren’t they ‘Radiomobile’ radios? - they’re the ones I remember anyway, plenty of room for one of those on the old Borderer dash.
Thanks for your comments “kmills”
R.J.Hughes Volvo F88
Fibreglass tidy Seddon Atkinson draw-bar.
Kirkby Fleetham haulage Marathon.
Anyone recognise the brand new Routeman ■■? I cant see anything securing the bricks ■■?
Is that Hills of Cardiff Marathon over taking ■■
Kim Transport Seddon Atkinson.
Crokerton haulage DAF
D.Hulme ERF
Industrial Latex Volvo F10
Joseph Hoyle Atkinson.
B.Thompson & Son bulk powder DAF
Hi All, I have mastered the art of picking a photo and posting a reply but am yet to advance to actually showing that photo in the reply.
Can anyone help please, thanks, Harvey
DEANB:
R.J.Hughes Volvo F884
Fibreglass tidy Seddon Atkinson draw-bar.
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Kirkby Fleetham haulage Marathon.
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Anyone recognise the brand new Routeman ■■? I cant see anything securing the bricks ■■?
Is that Hills of Cardiff Marathon over taking ■■7
Kim Transport Seddon Atkinson.
6
Crokerton haulage DAF
5
D.Hulme ERF
3
Industrial Latex Volvo F10
2
Joseph Hoyle Atkinson.
1
B.Thompson & Son bulk powder DAF
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The brand new Scammell Routeman bumper looks to be not straight
Joseph Hoyle Transport Ltd were from Audenshaw Manchester.
They also had depots in Congleton, Darley Dale and Wakefield.
From their Manchester depot they used to carry a lot of steel out of the long gone wire works in Openshaw.
In 1988 Joseph Hoyle Transport was taken over by Maxi Haulage Ltd.
DEANB:
R.J.Hughes Volvo F884
Fibreglass tidy Seddon Atkinson draw-bar.
9
Kirkby Fleetham haulage Marathon.
8
Anyone recognise the brand new Routeman ■■? I cant see anything securing the bricks ■■?
Is that Hills of Cardiff Marathon over taking ■■7
Kim Transport Seddon Atkinson.
6
Crokerton haulage DAF
5
D.Hulme ERF
3
Industrial Latex Volvo F10
2
Joseph Hoyle Atkinson.
1
B.Thompson & Son bulk powder DAF
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never used to secure the bricks on mine either , never had any of those shrunk wrapped packs move, mostly out of Accrington brick and tile for London and south east deliveries. wouldn’t get away with it these days.
tony