Consultation

Our Timeline

1986 – First Range of Mailboxes Created

First range of mailboxes launched to the market – vertical , horizontal , through the wall and Homeguard

1986 – Company Registered

Registered  in the UK- Started by Founder; Engineer and established Businessman – Mr. Ian Brown MBE

1997 – ISO9001 accredited

The Safety Letter Box Company  became ISO9001 accredited

1997- Moved Locations

The company moved to a bigger factory / premises  in Neath.

1999- Alison Orrells joined the SLB

Alison Orrells joined SLB ( Ian Brown’s daughter)

2001 – Flaplock launched

FlaplockTM launched to market

2002 – Bespoke R&D and Design department launched

2002- Trumpf punching machine installed

2002 – Installed inhouse paint line and pre-treatment process

2002- First Fire Rated Product Launched

First 1 hour Fire Rated range launched to market

2002 – Investors in People accredited

2002 – Over 120 Models of Mailboxes Created

over 120 models of specification driven mailboxes created for all applications

2006 – Moved To A Bigger Factory

Move to larger 10,000 sq ft factory in Neath

2006- Engraving Brought InHouse

2006- Dugard Milling machine installed

2007 – Alison Orrells takes over as Managing Director

Alison Orrells takes over as Managing Director , Ian Brown becomes Chairman

2008 – UK recession. UAE market launched

2009 – SLB Supplied Products to Dubai

Burj Khalifa, Dubai ( world’s tallest building) and RasGas, Qatar supplied and installed by SLB

2009 Website Launched

E-commerce site launched B2C

2011 – Ian Brown ( founder) receives MBE

Ian Brown ( founder) receives MBE in Queens Birthday Honours for Services to Industry

2012 – SLB Joins the RENZ Group

Join the Renz Group, Ian Brown retires from Board and operates in a Consultancy capacity.

2013 – Awards

Multiple Awards won for Growth & Expansion, Innovation, Managing Director of the Year

2015 – Factory Expanded

Expanded into additional factory next door – 15,000 sq ft

2015 – Expanded Into Another Factory

2016 – Alison Orrells awarded Business Women of the Year

Alison Orrells awarded Business Woman of the Year – Swansea Bay Business Life

2016 – myRENZbox Intelligent Parcelboxes Launched

2017 – Supplied Mexico Torre Koi

Supplied Mexico Torre Koi ( 2nd tallest building in Mexico)

2018 – Alison Orrells, Finalist in First Women Awards

Alison Orrells, Finalist in First Women awards, London – Women in Manufacturing

2018 – Full CSCS Installation team and vehicles launched

2019- 3D Printer Installed

2019- First 2 hour mailboxes launched

First 2 hour mailboxes launched ( tested by Warrington Fire)

2020- Alison Orrells joins CBI Wales Council and CBI SME National Council

2020 – Gravograph Engraving machine installed

2020 – Secured By Design TS009 Vertical mailboxes tested and launched

Secured By Design TS009 Vertical mailboxes tested and launched ( tested by Element)

2020 – Additional Bystronic 3 metre Press Brake installed

2021- Celebrating 35 Years

2021- Alison Orrells joins as Founder Board member of Manufacturing Wales

2021 – 2 hour Fire Rated intelligent parcelboxes launched ( tested by Warrington Fire)

2021 – Exported to 18 countries worldwide

2022- Expanded Sales & Marketing into The Metal Box offices 0.25 miles from main factory and offices

2022 – New Secured By Design TS009 Horizontal product tested and launched (tested by Element)

2022 – Join Welsh Government Accelerated Growth Programme

2022 – RIBA accredited CPD’s launched to market

2022 – Additional website Parcelboxes UK launched

2022 – Celebrating 20 years as Investors in People accredited

Find Out More

Investment in people logo with team image

The Safety Letterbox Company Team

Our team here at The Safety Letterbox are extremely experienced in providing the ultimate service to all customers, creating detailed project drawings for every enquiry, a range of site services including surveys and installations, and quick lead times.

safety letterbox mailbox Grid Icon

No-obligation consultation

We welcome the chance to discuss your project and we can share all that is current in terms of standards and product options totally free of charge.

Simply complete and submit the form and we will get back in touch to talk through your requirements.

We also provide Autocad drawings as required – it’s all part of the service!

safety letterbox mailbox Grid Icon

No-obligation consultation

We welcome the chance to discuss your project and we can share all that is current in terms of standards and product options totally free of charge.

Simply complete and submit the form and we will get back in touch to talk through your requirements.

We also provide Autocad drawings as required – it’s all part of the service!