Robust, reliable and easy to use, the new 2R (270 N·m) and 2AR (340 N·m) torque wrenches, featuring a unique break-back torque signal, are the latest products from Norbar Torque Tools.Appealing to those working in the light commercial vehicle market, construction and rail infrastructure, the new 2R and 2AR responds directly to the pressing needs from the market for a smaller model of the enduringly popular industrial break-back torque wrenches. Incredibly simple to use, the 2R and ...

Norbar Torque Tools has introduced its most compact member of the HT3 family, the new HandTorque® HT3-1000.Ideally suited to a variety of industries including rail and heavy goods vehicles, the HandTorque® HT3-1000’s innovative construction makes it surprisingly lightweight and compact, while maintaining the ultimate precision and extreme strength Norbar’s Torque Tools are renowned for.With this in mind, the new multiplier will not only appeal to those moving from job to job ...

Following a lot of planning, investment and hard work Norbar is proud and excited to announce that the long-anticipated move to our new facility at Wildmere is upon us.Key move dates are listed below and should any changes occur the most up to date information will be given here.A map showing the location of our new factory can be found at the foot of this page.Our new address is:Norbar Torque Tools LtdWildmere RoadBanburyOX16 3JUPOSTPlease send all post to Wildmere as of Monday 11th July 2016.V...

Norbar Torque Tools has been shortlisted as a finalist in The Oxfordshire Apprenticeships Apprenticeship of the Year Award.Winners will be announced on the 17 JuneFor more information on the Oxfordshire Business Awards please follow the link: https://www.oxfordshirebusinessawards.co.uk/

On Friday 27th March at 11.30am Commercial Director, Catherine Rohll switched-on Norbar’s new solar PV installation at the company’s redeveloped site at Wildmere Road, just outside Banbury.Catherine Rohll says:“We are delighted to be working with the Low Carbon Hub to increase renewable energy production in Oxfordshire. This is a scheme which benefits Norbar, the local community and the environment and we hope that other businesses in Banbury will be inspired to follow suit and...

Tackling the issue of engineering recruitment head-on, Norbar Torque Tools, the Banbury-based manufacturer of torque tools welcomed 49 young people through its doors in March to encourage take-up of a career in engineering.The open evening, held at the company’s Beaumont Road headquarters on Thursday 12th March, was aimed at young people between the age of 14 and 19 and who wanted to learn more about a career in engineering.Philip Brodey, Sales and Marketing Director commented:“We wa...

Improving on an award-winning design, Norbar Torque Tools has re-engineered its Professional Torque Wrench with new and improved components that deliver accuracy, durability and comfort, as standard. First launched into the market in 1984 and following an extensive face-lift in 2000, the Professional Torque Wrench has become one of the world’s most popular wrench ranges. This version now features all new components that contribute to providing greater scale visibility, increased operationa...

Nominations will be accepted until 19th January and applications are being accepted in all 10 award categories until 30th January 2015.Finalists will be announced at the end of March 2015, with the Gala Dinner and Awards taking place in May 2015.Norbar is sponsoring the Business of the Year Award (chosen from 10 Awards finalists)Visit www.cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk, email: admin@cherwellbusinessawards.co.uk or contact Michelle Lewis on 01295 817642 for more information.

Norbar Torque Tools is working with the Low Carbon Hub to develop plans for a solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) project, totalling 500 kW of renewable electricity, for its site on Wildmere Road.The solar PV installation, if granted planning consent, will comprise two phases in line with the proposed development of the new Wildmere manufacturing facility. The first stage of the solar installation is due to take place as early as February 2015, totalling 250 kW. If all goes well, planning permission will be...

Norbar Torque Tools has launched its new comprehensive torque data management instrument, the T-Box XL™ and Torque Data Management System (TDMS), specifically designed for torque calibration laboratories and torque process control in the production environment.T-Box XL™ builds on the previous T-Box instrument but now features a 7” high definition colour touch screen and an upgraded processor that allows for faster synchronisation with the supplied Torque Data Management (TDMS) ...