Historic family companies raise a glass to new deal

TWO historic family-run businesses have struck a contract to work together.

Stockport-based catering equipment supplier Stephensons has secured a deal with Salford independent family brewer Hydes to supply everything from crockery to disposables to 32 pubs in the local area, and comes at a successful period for both businesses.



Stephensons expanded its premises last year following a period of growth, with turnover exceeding £10.7m.



Hydes also experienced impressive growth, thanks in part to a £6.5m acquisition of Woodward and Falconer Pubs Co.

Stephensons managing director Henry Stephenson said: “Both Hydes Brewery and Stephensons are family-owned companies with rich histories dating back to the 1860s, so the partnership seems like the perfect fit.”

Bob Brooks, operations manager at Hydes Brewery, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to forge a partnership between two successful North West businesses.

“We very much look forward to working with Stephensons, and we hope this signals the start of a strong and long-lasting relationship.”

Founded in 1868, Stephensons supplies operators with light catering equipment from glassware and tableware to clothing, to commercial kitchen appliances, as well as janitorial supplies and disposables.