About us
The full story of Needham laser tech
Our timeline
Start
1962
Roger Needham & Sons Ltd is incorporated by Roger Needham. The company becomes the UK distributor for Speedry Magic Markers
1970
We started developing and manufacturing our own range of industrial inks for coding and marking applications.
1970
1982
Roger Needham & Sons designed and manufactured our first range of 'Ink Jet' inks for use in inkjet printing technologies.
1991
David Needham, Roger Needham's son joins the company after a career as a fast-jet pilot in the Royal Air Force.
1991
1999
Roger Needham sadly passes away, leaving his son, David Needham, to take over the business.
2001
We started supplying inkjet printing technologies, notably continuous ink jet (CIJ).
2001
2005
C02 coding lasers are added to our portfolio to complement our CIJ technologies
2009
There is a significant increase in the market demand for industrial lasers (YAG and fiber) leading to the launch of our first range of industrial lasers.
2009
early 2018
A strategic decision is made to manufacture all of our laser systems in the UK. We are proud to wear the Made In Britain badge.
mid 2018
Needham Laser Tech acquires DeBe Lasers to provide R&D and manufacturing know how to design, develop and manufacture laser systems in the UK
mid 2018
2019
Now
the story continues...
Our core values
At Needham Laser we share and manifest these core values in all that we do because they help us create and perpetuate the culture that is so important to us and the people we interact with.
So, the four values and behaviours that define us and are at our core are:
Relish Responsibility
Be Confident, Be Humble
Be Trustworthy, Be Compassionate
Always Do The Right Thing
A family business
Since 1962 we have seen a significant transformation to the business landscape, but our family-owned business remains true to its heritage within the heart of rural Shropshire. We are committed to building long-term and prosperous relationships with our customers and partners, together with a dedication to our employees and our community.
Company profile
Since 1962 we have seen a significant transformation to the business landscape, but our family-owned business remains true to its heritage within the heart of rural Shropshire. We are committed to building long-term and prosperous relationships with our customers and partners, together with a dedication to our employees and our community.