Company History

Key Milestones

• 1934: Company founded by Robert Edward Cooke In Burton-on-Trent
• 1965: Company ownership transferred to Martin Robert Cooke
• 1995: Current ownership in place
• 2005: Relocation to Stretton Business Park
• 2005: Investment in Powder Coat Plant
• 2014: Investment in Fibre Optic Laser
• 2015: Investment in Digital Press Brakes
• 2015: EN15085 and ISO14001 Accreditation
• 2016: Additional Digital Press Brake and EN15085 Spot and Stud Weld
• 2018: Wet Paint Spray Booth installed
• 2024: R E Cooke celebrates 90 years