Boss quits loss-making brewery

THE boss of loss-making Lancashire brewery Moorhouse’s has resigned.

David Grant has left after 14 years at the helm during which time he oversaw a £4.2m into its Burnley facility.

Although the company has a turnover of £6m, owner and chairman Bill Parkinson told TheBusinessDesk recently Moorhouse’s was struggling to make a profit.

The 75-year-old entrepreneur, who launched Lifting Gear Hire before it was bought by Speedy Hire, cited completion from microbreweries as a major reason.

In a statement released by the brewery, Grant said:  “After 14 very challenging but enjoyable years I have decided to move on to new pastures. We made great progress in those years despite an ever difficult market place.

“When I joined the brewery, despite our Black Cat beer having won the
Champion Beer of Britain in 2000, the business was at a very low ebb indeed.

“But, with the support of an excellent team, that situation was turned
around and we then built a new brewery to go forward brewing excellent
beers for many years to come.”

Moorhouse’s director Ian Parkinson said: “David Grant has given outstanding service to the brewery over 14 years, working hard to transform Moorhouse’s from micro to regional status.
 
“His tireless energy has provided a strong platform for continued future growth, as we move into the next exciting chapter of the Moorhouse’s story. We sincerely thank him for his dedication and wish him well for the future in whichever challenges he chooses to tackle.”

Moorhouse’s is the producer of award-winning ales Black Cat, Blonde Witch and Pendle Witches Brew