This year marks a remarkable milestone as The WA Cooke Group Ltd celebrates its 100th anniversary, honouring a century of engineering excellence, family heritage, and continued innovation.
From its beginnings in 1926, when William Allen Cooke established a small blacksmith’s business in Walkden, Manchester, the company has grown into a multi-division engineering group serving industries across the UK.
Discover the full story behind the people, milestones, and moments that shaped the business over the past century—and the legacy that continues today.
Read the full centenary article to explore the journey from forge to modern engineering leader.
