Tappex Thread Inserts Limited was incorporated in September 1956 by its founder the late Mr. Derrick Barnsdale. From very humble beginnings in a reclaimed agricultural building in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK the company has flourished and grown occupying modern & purpose built manufacturing facilities today. The Tappex Group also incorporates Pressavon Ltd: a Metal Pressings & Sub-Assemblies Co. as well as overseas subsidiary operations in Sweden & Finland for Technical Sales & distribution.