When the Horseshoe Inn, a historic 17th century pub in a small Staffordshire village, wanted a large horseshoe, symbolic of its name, made from heavy-grade steel, the team were unsure where to turn.
Steve Smith, right, of Hi-line Industries with Horseshoe Inn general manager Ian Clarke
Fortunately, businessman and managing director of successful manufacturing company Hi-line Industries, Steve Smith, lives nearby.
Hi-line takes its support for local businesses very seriously, particularly ones that play such an important role in the community. And Steve’s company gladly stepped in to manufacture the customised horseshoe for the pub, free of charge.
Hi-line Industries is a UK-based leader in the design, manufacture, and installation of energy-efficient compressed air purification equipment, serving a rapidly expanding customer base across the UK.
Although manufacturing large horseshoes is far from core business, the company has the know-how and expertise to turn concepts into reality at its production facility in Burton-upon-Trent. Notably, Hi-line is a supporter of the Made in Britain campaign, highlighting the passion around British brands and UK manufacturing.
“Our facility in Green Street is only a couple of miles from the village of Tatenhill, home to the Horseshoe Inn,” said Steve Smith. “I know the pub personally because I live not far away. So when I heard about their requirement, I knew we could help.
“As a successful company prospering on a national scale, we always try to show our support for enterprising local businesses. We were very pleased to assist such an important establishment as the Horseshoe Inn, which has been at the heart of its community for centuries.”
The Horseshoe Inn is a family-friendly pub dating back to the late 1600s. The wood-panelled public bar has a homely feel, and several of the linked rooms feature low-beamed ceilings and assorted breweriana.
