Suppliers to Industry, Transport and Construction

Mudfords was founded in 1832 by John Horace Mudford who set up in business as a rope maker. The firm continued to thrive under the successive members of the family’s management. The Sons of John Horace Mudford, left to right - William, Cyril, Harold, James, Stanley, Horace, Septimus From the very early days of making rope from hand spun hemp, Mudfords now manufactures and merchants a large range of industrial textile products. Their range includes purpose made covers, tarpaulins, lifting slings, protective clothing and safety and janitorial products for general industrial use. In March of 2018, Stuart Canvas Group, the UK's leading provider of sports ground and industrial covers, acquired Mudfords as the company continues to increase its production capacity and extend its range of service into a new and diverse marketplace.