In 1942 the "North Bar Tool Company" (as Norbar was then known), became the first company in Britain to commercially manufacture a torque wrench. The initial demand was driven by the need for the gasket-less cylinder head of the Rolls Royce Merlin engine to be accurately tightened. Bill Brodey and his partner Ernest Thornitt obtained a license from Britain's war-time Government to begin manufacture of torque wrenches and Norbar was born.

Since then, Norbar has continued to invest in the very latest design, manufacturing and quality control technology to achieve the highest level of innovation and precision in the field of torque control equipment.

The company has grown from strength to strength and now has one of the largest and most modern plants in the World devoted exclusively to the design, development and production of torque tightening and measuring equipment.

Norbar is owned solely by the descendants of the founder, Bill Brodey, and they remain every bit as passionate about providing customers with high quality, value for money products and services.

Global Service

Norbar is the only torque equipment manufacturer to be able to offer tool and instrument recalibration services to the original factory standard on four continents. The NATA accredited laboratory in Adelaide, South Australia and NVLAP accredited laboratory in Willoughby, Ohio, USA use the same equipment and procedures as the factory's UKAS accredited laboratory. The new SAC-SINGLAS laboratory in Singapore now has the same facilities for Asian customers.

In addition to this, most of Norbar's distributors offer repair and recalibration services and several have calibration accreditation by their local standards organisations.

Map and Directions

By Road

From the M40 Motorway, exit Junction11, take A422 West signposted Banbury, Chipping Norton (A361). Keep straight on at the next 4 roundabouts (approximately 1.25 miles from Junction 11). You will now have the Kraft coffee processing plant on your left and the Retail Park on your right. After another 200 meters turn right into Beaumont Road. Norbar is on the left hand side of the road after approximately 400 metres.

Coming From	Drive Times (Mins)	Distances (Miles)
Birmingham	60	45
Birmingham Airport/NEC	45	42
London	100	77
Heathrow Airport	70	66
Banbury Town/Train Station	5	2

By Rail

Banbury Station is located on the main railway line between Birmingham New Street Station (60 mins) and London Paddington (105 mins). Banbury is also the terminus for the Chiltern Line that runs from London Marylebone (90 Mins). Trains run approximately every hour.

By Plane

Overseas visitors who do not wish to hire a car may like to take the "National Express" coach from Heathrow, Gatwick or Birmingham Airports. Times do vary and you are advised to consult their web site, www.nationalexpress.com. Prebooking is also advised, although there are ticket offices at the airports. If you need more assistance please ask for help at enquiry@norbar.com.