Mamod

"We have already introduced some changes to the way we operate but we want to make our business more sophisticated and that includes the design of the models. "We still make some model styles introduced in the 1930s but situations change and move ahead and that includes the need for greater engineering sophistication without losing our distinctive... designs. "That's how Mamod sees itself going forward and giving real value for money. "There are other companies with similar products to ours but we want people to know that we are the original and only Mamod company manufacturing Mamod products." Mr Terry understands what manufacturing means to the region and ensures that most parts used in the manufacture of Mamod models are supplied from firms in the Birmingham area. "We do not buy metals and parts from abroad," said Mr Terry. "The buying is done from English stockists and most of them are in the Birmingham area. We are one of the few English companies that seek out suppliers in our region." Members of the public contacting Mamod are likely to be welcomed by Carol Bennett, the office manager, who also has an extensive knowledge of the products. But how did that Mamod name originate? The founder of the firm was Geoffrey Malins who took the first two letters of his surname and the first three letters from the word "model" - Mamod was born and is still going strong nearly 74 years later.Read More