Norbar, a pioneering member of the Engineering Trust, has been at the forefront of apprenticeship programs for more than four decades, annually welcoming two apprentices for a comprehensive four-year training.

The month of May marked the beginning of the 80th year anniversary of one of Banbury’s largest manufacturing employers Norbar Torque Tools Ltd which was first incorporated as the North Bar Tool Company on 8th May 1943.

The outgoing managing director, Andrew Lobo, was the first non-Brodey to run Norbar Torque Tools in over 75 years and his choice was a great one by Snap-on. Incoming managing director John Reynertson has held a variety of roles in Sturtevant Richmont over the last 36 years, including President.

Banbury-based tools manufacturer Norbar Torque Tools Ltd is hosting a series of virtual careers evenings in February for young people potentially interested in two  engineering apprenticeships on offer.

Norbar Torque Tools Ltd is delighted to announce that Amotech Africa Ltd. has been appointed as a distributor covering Kenya.

Team BRIT’s crew of engineers will now have access to the highest quality specialist torque tools and measuring equipment thanks to latest official supplier, Norbar.

The new tool has been developed to solve a specific engineering challenge, namely the removal and refit of the inter-car coupler mounting bolts on the fleet of 47 Bombardier 09 Stock trains used on the Victoria Line in London and maintained at the Northumberland Park depot.

  ISQ has partnered with Norbar Torque Tools to expand its fixed location and mobile calibration capabilities in Portugal. The partnership will involve an upgrade to LabMetro, ISQ’s metrology laboratories, that are accredited to IPAC (Portuguese Institute of Accreditation), and will include a range of new equipment. The company has laboratories in both Porto and Oeiras. The partnership involves an expansion to ISQ’s torque calibration range and also assistance in ...

Norbar Torque Tools Ltd. has launched a new range of electronic torque wrenches covering a total torque range of 0.45 to 800 N∙m across 12 different models. With electronic torque wrenches coming out of the quality control laboratory and into more general use, the new ProTronic® range is split into two families with a standard range and a Plus range, both offering high accuracy in terms of both torque and angle. All ProTronic® wrenches are well equipped with torque and angle m...

Banbury-based tools manufacturer Norbar Torque Tools Ltd is hosting a series of virtual careers evenings in February for young people looking to start a career in engineering and manufacturing.While Covid-19 prevents an in-person event, the company intends to demonstrate the career opportunities available virtually. The open evenings will be taking place on the 9, 10, and 11 February and attendees will be able to books slots between 6pm and 9pm to be able to discuss the structure and job roles v...