Cranbrook Engineering began life in 1927 as a garage. When we branched out into lawnmowers and garden machinery in 1958, the choice was comparatively limited. Cylinder mowers were more common than rotary mowers in those days, and brushcutters and shredders weren't generally available. Engines were not always easy to start and their power was modest compared with their weight.

We realized that a lot of the expertise learnt in selling car parts applied as well to mower spare parts. This led us to start stocking the spare parts of the day, and especially to take on the franchise for Briggs & Stratton engines. The result was that we were soon wholesaling to the trade as well as retailing to the public. We joined the top ten of Briggs & Stratton dealers. Gradually we took on many brands and became well known for our ability to obtain spare parts quickly and accurately. Today, we are supplying parts for Kawasaki and many other machines; and exclusively for Golden Star brushcutters and hedgetrimmers.