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Pryor and the Apprentice

From completing his apprenticeship (1843 to 1848) to becoming owner of the business less than a year later, Edward Pryor made his name through the quality of the marks he made - but his real legacy was the generations of apprentices that found their first jobs with Pryor. During the first...

Dot Peen and Laser Marking Vs Labelling or Inkjet Printing for Production Lines

In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, efficiency, durability, and accuracy are paramount. Every component, product, or package must be clearly and permanently marked for identification, tracking, and compliance purposes. Traditionally, methods like labelling or inkjet printing have been employed for such tasks. However, with advancements in technology, dot peen markers...

40 Years at Pryor for Gary Fletcher

Congratulations to Gary Fletcher who has been with us here at Pryor for an amazing 40 Years this month. We sat down with Gary and asked him a few questions about his time here at Pryor. What’s your role in the company? Warehouse Team Leader What was your first job role within Manufacturing? Regards...

35 Years at Pryor for Craig Holmes

Congratulations to Craig Holmes who has been with us here at Pryor for an amazing 35 Years this month. We sat down with Craig and asked him a few questions about his time here at Pryor. What’s your role in the company? Production Manager What was your first job role within Manufacturing? I was...

Choosing the right marking technology: Dot Peen vs. Laser Marking

In the domain of direct part marking, Dot Peen and Laser Marking stand out as leading technologies, each presenting unique advantages for diverse industrial applications. Navigating the choice between these options requires a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and specific use cases. Whether you prioritise the lasting impact of Dot...

Pryor and the South Rural Task Force

Pryor have recently supplied 3 new PortaDot 60-30’s to the South Rural Task Force. The taskforce covers the rural areas of Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire. Since being established in 2021, they have achieved a long list of successes and late last year they were recognised for their continued...

Proud to be Pryor

For the 2020’s at least – Sheffield has a typical UK City Centre: Bourgeoning residential blocks and apartments, boulevards of bars and restaurants, quirky independent shops, and the global brands every city allows. In this case to service 751,000* residents of the metropolitan area and eighty thousand young people experiencing their...

Machinist Apprentice Vacancy

We are looking for a machinist apprentice to complete a level 3 machining technician apprenticeship. This Position is in conjunction with University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre.  The candidate will be required to operate, competently and safely, a wide range of metalworking production equipment to produce components according to given...