X-Treme Metallurgy was formed in 1989 and was originally called Bakerite Industries.The company initially specialized in the manufacturing of Industrial Bake ware from its premises in Jacobs, Durban. In 1995 the company relocated to its current premises in Westmead. In 1996 Trade Tools was acquired and the two companies merged to form X-Treme Metallurgy. Bakerite still focuses on the manufacturing of Industrial Bake ware and servicing the baking industry with Trade Tools manufacturing for a number of different end users. X-Treme Metallurgy is part of the Beare Holding Group Of Companies.