Calomax History

  • 1939 Calomax founded in Leeds
  • 1945 'Tea ladies' boost post war morale
  • 1950 Sales steadily increase
  • 1962 Move to purpose-built factory
  • 1975 Electric CB boiler first introduced
  • 1985 Electronic control introduced
  • 1993 Investment in 3D CAD software
  • 1995 Wall-mounted models launched
  • 1999 Popular Cascade boiler wins award
  • 2000 Kudos models introduced
  • 2002 Specialised Train boilers developed
  • 2005 Quantum 'care' model launched
  • 2008 CNC Turret Punch Press installed
  • 2011 Eclipse eco-range launched
  • 2013 Automatic tube bending introduced
  • 2014 Large press-brake purchased
  • 2016 3D printing for production 
  • 2019 New automated wiring machines
  • 2021 Fibre laser technology introduced
  • 2022 Investment in second fibre laser