I think Brindley are still going, Apex went bust 2 or 3 years back. I have just retired 12 months back, I started with Permanite back in the 60's and ended up with Woodhull Roofing as a felter though, not asphalt. I've worked for Briggs,Ruberoid, Amasco, Apex, Kelsey,B'ham Felt Roofing and others.I knew some of the Feeneys, Dean in particular, I remember Jimmy Coton, good asphalter. I'll try and think of some more names. I worked in the office with Don Heath till he retired then his son Russell came in. I knew his other son Brett. Like I said I will try and think of others.
Terry