Associates’ Corner - Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Buckingham Manufacturing’s name is well known to linemen and arborists throughout North America and many foreign countries today as a leader in quality and innovation. Originally founded by Wilmont Stephens, The Stephens Company was a blacksmith shop that began producing pole climbers in 1896 in Binghamton, NY. In 1913, W.H Buckingham purchased the firm and changed the name from the Stephens Company to what is now known as Buckingham Manufacturing Company, Inc.

H.Andrew Batty Jr. and a new management team took ownership in 1984. Today he and James Pennefeather continue to guide the company as they expand and improve the original product line; introduce new product lines; expand their sales and distribution system domestically and internationally and introduce new manufacturing technology and reorganized production.
Buckingham Manufacturing is a medium-sized company with the expertise and agility to develop and deliver quality products based on customer requirements, lead times, engineering changes and schedule changes. Their diverse work force contributes to the breadth and depth of their knowledge and experience and senior management continues its commitment to quality improvements.

Today, Buckingham is ISO 9001:2008 certified and is primarily responsible for the design and manufacture of climbing and work positioning equipment, fall protection gear, and accessories specifically designed for the electric, telecommunications, cable and professional arborist markets. The company follows all applicable standards including OSHA, ANSI, ASTM, CSA and CE requirements pertaining to their product line.

Buckingham’s on-going success is dependent on its loyal customer base and the continued addition of new satisfied customers. “Outstanding customer service is the backbone of a successful company and our customers appreciate the knowledge, experience and flexibility of our staff. In sharp contrast to the national norm, Buckingham’s customer service staff has long tenure at Buckingham. Our service representatives know the products, interface with our shop managers and frequently work directly with manufacturing to satisfy customer requirements,” said Jim Nichols, Chief Operating Officer.

For more info: contact Nichols at 607-773-2400 or visit www.buckinghammfg.com.