The Bennington Manufacturing Process The storage area where raw materials are kept prior to use. The metals used for furniture are mild steel and stainless steel. All metal comes to us in straight lengths.
	Dave cuts metal to length then bends, twists and tacks it to create the furniture. Picture shows a Balmoral chair.
Jim using state-of-the-art plasma welding, to weld. This is a further development of the TIG welding process, but involves higher temperatures and improved penetration. Upto 10mm thickness can be fused together. A brilliant bright white light is produced when welding is in progress.
	Michael cleaning and smoothing off all welds to enhance the beautiful finish that Bennington Furniture is renowned for.
Chris preparing to shot blast. All metal is shot blasted to a white metal finish to give an excellent key to the powder coating paint method.
	The paint booth. Powder paint is applied electro-statically the furniture is then cooked in a giant oven at 220 degrees centigrade.
Brigid in our upholstery department. Adding the fabric to a Sandringham Chair base.