Francis Kirk plans to double warehousing in 150th anniversary year
Francis Kirk Group is investing in its worldwide supply and distribution hub in Denton with a new warehouse on the site. The fifth-generation family engineering and fastener business – which celebrates 150 years this year – is building a second 30,000 sq ft warehouse which will more than double its stock capacity. It will sit […]
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham brings Tom Kirk into Business Advisory Panel
Francis Kirk Managing Director Tom Kirk is among 18 Greater Manchester business figures appointed to a new Business Advisory Panel for Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham. With representations from each of Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs, and with a 50/50 gender split, the new panel is intended to bring private sector experience to advise on what the […]
TIMco and Francis Kirk in the running for International Trade Awards
The finalists for Insider Media’s North West International Trade Awards have been revealed, recognising local companies for their overseas successes. TIMco has been nominated for ‘Team of the Year’ as well as ‘International Company of the Year’ in the (£26m-£40m turnover category). Francis Kirk has been listed as a finalist in the ‘Emerging Exporter’ category. […]
Francis Kirk Group targets £5 million turnover from Philidas brand
Denton-based Francis Kirk Group is celebrating the third anniversary of its purchase of the Philidas self-locking nut brand with a growing order book and worldwide opportunities which are driving significant increases in turnover at the firm. Bought at the end of 2013, Francis Kirk Group invested in the Philidas brand and manufacturing operation to maintain […]