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Adams and Richards, one of the largest iron and steel stockholders in the country, greatly extended their Potters Lane factory , where they could stock over 10,000 tons of steel. They had a comprehensive range of all sizes and sections of black mild steel, including plates, sheets, flat, round, and square bars, rolled steel joists and channels, and angles.

The firm delivered iron and steel to most parts of the country, and was equipped with modern cutting and shearing machines that could saw to exact length, any section up to 24 inches by 7½ inches, and round bars up to 12 inches in diameter.

Fabrication work was also carried out in the factory, producing stanchions, beams, roof trusses, etc., either riveted or welded. Engineer's tools such as vices, files and twist drills were also stocked.

 
 
 

Geoffrey Hughes Limited had an up-to-date factory producing ladies' and gentlemen's clothing, both made to measure, and off the peg. In the late 1950s the company employed around 130 people.

The factory buildings were built in the 1930s, and included a canteen and a social club. Many of the staff had worked at the company for a long time, and were highly skilled. Hughes became known for its high quality workmanship, and value for money garments.

Cloth was purchased from the best Yorkshire mills, and sports tweeds were obtained from the Scottish Highlands. 
   
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