Growing firm marks golden year
A STOCKPORT manufacturer and supplier of premium school ties, bags and accessories is celebrating after reaching 50 years in business.
William Turner and Son was founded in 1969 by William Turner in his spare room and joined soon after by son Keith.
The company has grown from its humble beginnings and now employs 125 staff and has a turnover of £11m.
The third generation family business supplies some of the world’s most highly esteemed names in the schoolwear, club and corporate markets. Aside from making around 40,000 ties a week in its UK-based factories, William Turner also produces UK-made wool scarves.
After reaching this momentous milestone, William Turner now has big aspirations for the future as the business sets to work on its ambitious growth plans. Managing director Daniel Turner is thrilled to be the helm of the family business his grandfather created.
He said: “My family has proudly supplied ties to schoolwear retailers across the UK for the last 50 years and I am delighted to be continuing that tradition.
“The business has grown, and the team has increased, but the core family values of honesty, service and dedication remain.
“Building on our proud heritage, our plans for the future include launching a new eco and sustainable range of products to the schoolwear market, while also continuing to support and play a crucial part in developing and securing the future of British manufacturing.”