Timeline Subcontract metalwork since 1977 A complete history of Hydram Engineering Ltd Harry Young, Hydram 1978 1977 – Hydram commenced trading 1983 – 5,250 sq ft purpose built factory 1987 – 5,250 sq ft extension 1994 – 8,000 sq ft extension 1996 – Attained ISO 9002 accreditation 1997 – First laser cutting machine acquired, further 8,000 sq ft added 2000 – Attained Investors in People accreditation 2001 – Addition of powder paint plant and completion of 26,000 sq ft extension 2004 – First robot welding cell acquired 2005 – 12,000 sq ft extension and 120-space carpark added 2006 – Tube laser cutting machine acquired 2007 – Combination punch-laser machine acquired 2008 - Hydram moves its Goods Out area into the Eden Business Centre 2009 - Attained quality standard ISO9001:2008. Purchased new 4.4kw flat bed laser. Planning approved for 30,000 sq.ft extension. 2010 - Hydram attains the ISO14001 environmental accreditation 2011 - Building commences on a 30,000 square foot extension, incorporating the Eden Business Centre. Hydram now occupies a 70,000 sq ft factory in the North of the UK, which is conveniently located close to junction 60 of the A1 in County Durham.