Established in 1860, JW Crowther & Son Ltd is a 4th generation family run business that saw in our 150th birthday in 2010. Our current offices are still located on the same land owned by our forefathers; conveniently positioned alongside the M62 so that we can access the whole of Yorkshire and beyond.
Health & Safety and the Environment are extremely important to our company, and form an integral part of our everyday working life. We are a UKAS accredited BSI audited ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 company. We also hold CHAS, SafeContractor and Contractor Plus accreditations, to name a few.
Whatever the size of the project, Crowthers can ensure a fully professional service.
Through the years...
Founder James William Crowther working with a Fowler traction engine, threshing corn.
1860
Albert Crowther with one of the first tipper wagons, a Commer Petrol.
1950
The first pivot steer loading shovel, a JWC Matbro Mastiff at work on site.
1960
Chaseside Loadmaster, clearing snow in Leeds.
1963
CAT 955 Tracked Loading Shovel.
1975
Neville, Geoffrey & Paul Crowther taking delivery of a Leyland Bison 8 wheeler tipper.
1980
Scarab 7000 Sweeper on a Volvo FL6 chassis working on a large retail park.
1996
Fleet of Crowther Volvo FM12 8 wheeled tippers.
2005
The Gritting Company Schmidt gritting unit of a Volvo FL6 chassis.
2008
Johnson VT650 on a DAF LF chassis
2008
New Valley Tanker Jetter unit on a DAF LF chassis.
2010
The Gritting Company Gritter on a DAF LG chassis being loaded with salt at one of our central salt warehouses.
2010
Celebrating 150 Years of Service Excellence.
