Manufacturer celebrates 70 years in business
A YORKSHIRE manufacturing company that was created in the midst of the Second World War is celebrating 70 years in business this month.
Victor Manufacturing, based in Bradford, employs 95 people and has turnover of £6.8m.
Founded in 1944 as a sheet metal working company, Victor Manufacturing was acquired by Michael & Joyce Mountain in 1953 and quickly moved into manufacturing commercial catering equipment for hospitals and schools.
Continual development and innovation has promoted steady growth over the past 60 years, leading Victor into different market sectors.
Due to exceptional growth of 37% from 2009 to 2013, the company has needed to increase staff numbers by 10% in order to meet demand.
Mick Shaddock, managing director of Victor Manufacturing said: “It’s been tough for British manufactures – across all sectors – to continue to flourish and thrive in this difficult economic climate. I can only account our success to the fact that we are providing high quality products that our customers want to buy. Keeping our designers, engineers and manufacturing all together in the UK, means we can stay close to our market and react quickly to their needs.
“Our major focus over the past five years has been on producing equipment that is energy efficient, whilst still maintaining high standards. Energy is expensive and the costs are set to continue to rise over the coming years and this is one way in which we can help our customers control expenditure and reduce their energy bills.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all our staff who has made the past 70 years successful. Without the hard work, dedication and continued enthusiasm of our skilled team, we would not be enjoying our current successes.”
