In 1979 Brockhouse put in their own Heat Treatment facility with Jack purchasing & installing the equipment at Brockhouse Chatwins (Tool Makers). Within that time Brockhouse brought EPCO where Jack then saw the quality systems introduced and blend with Chatwins. During this time Jack was also the Group Metallurgist overseeing 5 companies.
Unfortunately, after the company lost a major order, Jack was made redundant in 1983 and so went on to set up CS Laboratory Services in 1984. Teaming up with business partner and lifelong friend, Alan Stanway they bought equipment and refurbed the premises to create a laboratory. Both investing £10,000 each and using their houses at collateral.
In 1986 – CS Laboratory Services won the Chamber of Commerce awards for Best Small Business of the Year. In 1990 CS Labs moved to a larger premise in Bilston and then in 2002 due to Jacks business Partner wanting to retire. Jack then worked part time until 2009 supporting the new business owners.
In 2010 Jack was contacted to run the Corrosion department at Rotech Laboratories. Jack began work as a metallurgist in the Metallurgy Department carrying out a range of Metallurgical tests including Micro examination, Macro examination, corrosion testing as well as building the Heat Treatment furnaces. Jack currently works 3 days a week and is a well-loved member of the Rotech team. His experience and unequivocal knowledge is a great asset to Rotech. Jack, Dip. Met., C. Eng. M.I.M., A.I.I.M, celebrates his 81st Birthday today and is not looking to retire anytime soon!