Cronapress was developed from an idea Mr S.G. McCrone had in the late forties. To manufacture a Contact Strip which was capable of activating an alarm system.

Manufacture commenced on a part time basis during 1948, moving to Crosthwaite near Kendal during 1956 to place the company on a full time footing.

The business was sold in 1989 and immediately incorporated as Cronapress Co. Ltd.  This proved to be an unsatisfactory venture for the new owners, who within 18 months were looking for a prospective buyer.

Mr C.M. Butler realising the potential of the business made the decision to purchase the company, changing it's name to Cronapress Ltd.

Assuring the present staff of the company's future, he then looked into the possibility of moving the business onto the Kendal Business Park, which he accomplished in 1991.

With the company attaining accreditation to BS 5750 Part 2 1987 in the spring of 1994.  Mr Butler then moved the company, in August of that year, to Guiseley, Leeds where larger premises within the Ennell Group complex were available.  This move allowed Mr Butler to utilise facilities and staff to provide a more efficient service to customers in today's market.  Subsequently the National Quality Assurance accreditation was updated and Cronapress were awarded their ISO 9001:2000 certificate in 2001 thus ensuring the continuation of high standards.

The product is unique and has customers throughout the U.K.  Overseas sales play a predominant part, with Hong Kong, at the forefront.  Customers include H.M. Government, Metropolitan Police, Customs and Excise, Passenger Transport and many more, with sheltered housing being a very active customer from local authorities.

Today Cronapress is still at the leading edge of technology within the field of continuous alarm contact strip, Cronapress Strip is now available in a variety of colours and finishes so as to remain an unobtrusive part of modern decor yet retaining it's functionality as an alarm call point.