Who We Are

Our Heritage of Innovation in Polyurethane and Rubber Manufacturing

Crafting Excellence in Polyurethane Since 1974 and Rubber since 2000

At Marbill, our journey from a small Sabden-based company to a leading polyurethane and rubber products manufacturer reflects our experience and customer satisfaction. With a legacy spanning fifty years, we’re proud to offer solutions that combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.

Discover Our Story

Initially working as a Chemist after gaining an honours degree at university, Martin Hoare met engineer William (Bill) Rimmer whilst working together in the 1970’s. Although Bill sadly died just over 4 years ago, the Marbill name lives on and is continuing to grow and evolve with those core values at the centre of everything we do.

Our Core Values

1

Quality

We pride ourselves on delivering quality products designed to last

2

Reliability

Our team is committed to providing reliable, punctual and friendly service

3

Knowledge

We offer a wealth of knowledge in polyurethane and rubber usage

4

Adaptability

Our services are bespoke and can be adapted to different industries and environments

5

Sustainability

We prioritise sustainable processes in our products and our manufacturing throughout the business

The Marbill Timeline

1974
Marbill Developments was founded, specialising in polyurethane linings and castings before progressing to rollers and wheels and finally, spraying as a service
2000
Acquired the rubber company Premier Rollers and absorbed their products and team into Marbill
2011
Relocated from Sabden into current premises in Simonstone as the company began to grow
2017
Management buyout by existing employees and current directors Janet Armstrong, Lee Parfitt, Thomas Bromley and Andrew Clarke (now retired)
2024
Now a team of 15+ strong and growing, with clients in aerospace, manufacturing, transport and food.

Current Leadership

Thomas Bromley

Technical Director

Thomas is one of our longest standing employees, and has worked for Marbill since 1984. He has strong knowledge on the processing of cast polyurethane systems.  In cooperation with the polyurethane system supply houses he is able to help identify the most suitable polyurethane system option for the product application and the mould design and casting method required to realise the cast product at Marbill.

Lee Parfitt

Manufacturing Director

Lee has worked in the manufacturing department of Marbill for over 38 years, having started his career here in 1986. With key roles in product development, mouldings and spray coatings, he’s responsible for the innovative products and solutions we produce. 

Janet Armstrong

Production Director

Beginning her career with Marbill in 2010, Janet has amassed a total of 34 years in the industry, working in both production and manufacturing. Through her role at Marbill, she runs the rubber production within the factory and maintains the company finances and administration. 

Our Business Goals

1

Growth

We aim to continuously grow and evolve Marbill into a leading producer of polyurethane, rubber and spray products. 

2

Innovate

We plan to utilise our innovative designs, products and services to deliver a unique solution to many package problems.

3

Continuous Investment

We will continue to invest our time and energy into developing all areas of Marbill as a business and as a manufacturer.

4

Sustainability

We will maintain our high standards of sustainability within our production processes and internal policies.

5

Supplier Network

We will stay on top of the latest developments and form strong relationships with our partners and suppliers.

Why Choose Marbill?

As a business, Marbill is entirely multi-faceted and we offer a range of products, solutions and services that many other manufacturers don’t. Supplying both rubber and polyurethane products, we provide many of our services in-house, meeting our buyers needs as a ‘one-stop shop’ for their varied requirements. 

Marbill covers many bases when it comes to manufacturing and product protection, providing our customers with the peace of mind that all of our services are delivered by the same expert team. We’re a friendly, customer-focused organisation, with over 50 decades of experience, a range of specialities and a unique range of products to suit every industry.