The company was founded in 1917 with the introduction to Britain of the first modern glass feeder (PNF) designed by Mr. Peeler.

During the 1920’s the company was expanded with the development of the 144 feeder,
BH-F forehearths, lehrs, stackers, transfers and conveyors to satisfy increased demand
worldwide for glass container mass production.

This development continued through to the 1950’s, when the link-up with Lynch International was formed to supply Lynch glass-forming machines and spares.
At this time the long association with Hartford Empire Company was discontinued.
By the end of the 1950’s BH-F was; introducing further improved products in the feeder/forehearth area.
The company also became involved in selling electro cast refractories produced by Electro Refractaire.
By the end of that decade a further two types of improved feeder were introduced.

In the early 1970’s, to assist in further development, Electro Refractaire interest was sold to realise capital.
The mid 1970’s saw the introduction of the type 900 Series feeder which featured the new BH-F patented high speed plunger mechanism.
By the end of the 1970’s BH-F rationalised its wide variety of products and discontinued the manufacture of annealing lehrs,
decorating machines, pushers, stackers and auxiliary equipment.
At this time the strategy was formed to specialise in the supply of equipment for conditioning and gob forming.

The 400 Series forehearth development started in 1978, was introduced in the summer of 1979, and became the flagship of the company.

1980 saw the first 400 series forehearths installed in the UK.
Through the 1980’s the 400 Series forehearths established a strong foothold and by the mid 1980’s
the 400 Series working end was introduced to complement the complete glass conditioning package.
By the end of the decade 400 Series forehearths were in use with the majority of the major glass manufacturers worldwide.
Into the 1990’s BH-F emerged as company of experts in their field and using the current available technology was able to enhance the process still further,
recent introductions being: pneumatic feeder, SLS, cascade spout, mass heat extractors,
variable speed fan heating and cooling.