Les Pinder first started boat building in 1946, following the purchase of an ex-wartime torpedo boat then subsequently converting it into a cruising yacht.

Nine years later Les' Son John joined the company and set up the company J.L. Pinder and Son. In these early days the company repaired and conserved working boats.

John develops a an all welded cruising style narrow built. The company moves into the private canal boat market, a key part of the buisness still.

Company secures a contract to build 60ft narrow boat hulls for the Royal Navy to depict submarines, destroyers and frigates.

Company moves from Hopwood to the present site in Stoke Prior.

The original narrow boat design is still built along with nine new designs. The company also builds ocean going vessels, sailing vessels and bespoke vessels such as 90ft barges.