The Legacy of Interwood: Securing the Future of British Woodworking Engineering
For over seven decades, Interwood Ltd was a cornerstone of the British woodworking machinery sector. When the original manufacturing entity closed its doors in December 2001 after 73 years of operation, decades of engineering expertise and historical data were at risk of being lost to the industry.
Recognising the vital role Interwood machinery played, and continues to play, in production facilities across the globe, Allwood took decisive action to safeguard this legacy.
Acquiring a Legacy: The Allwood Transition
Following the closure, Peter Whitehead and Michael Hinks, who both developed their foundational industry expertise directly within the engineering departments of Interwood Ltd, orchestrated the acquisition of the company's core operational assets.
Allwood successfully purchased the original:
- Engineering blueprints and intellectual property rights
- Comprehensive spare parts inventory and technical documentation
- The official Interwood trademark and manufacturing rights
This strategic acquisition ensured that the thousands of businesses relying on legacy Interwood machinery would never face an unresolvable breakdown or a lack of technical support.
Manufacturing for the Modern Factory Floor
To this day, Peter and Michael continue to leverage this authentic intellectual property to build, refine, and commission brand-new Interwood machinery. Distributed directly through Allwood Machinery Essex Ltd, modern Interwood assets combine classic, heavy-duty British build quality with modern automation and safety features.
OEM Parts, Servicing, and Maintenance Contracts
Because we own the original blueprints and technical rights, Allwood is the only true Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) source for authentic Interwood components. Our engineering team provides:
- Precision OEM Spare Parts: Manufactured to exact historical specifications to guarantee machine compatibility.
- Expert On-Site Servicing: Factory-level maintenance designed to optimise performance, increase output, and ensure workshop safety compliance.
- Lifecycle Extensions: Total refurbishments for legacy presses and routers, helping companies maximise asset lifecycle and delay large capital expenditure.
Protect Your Production Line Don't risk your facility's operational uptime with third-party parts or unverified technical advice. Whether you are looking to purchase a newly built Interwood machine, require an urgent spare part, or need to schedule an industrial engineering service, our technical team is here to help.
