Company:Harrod UK
| Type | Private Limited Company |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1954 |
| Founder | Ron Harrod |
| Headquarters | Lowestoft, United Kingdom |
| Products | Manufacturer of sporting equipment and netting |
Number of employees | 136 |
| Website | www.harrod.uk.com |
Harrod UK Ltd is a British manufacturer of sporting equipment and netting based in Lowestoft, Suffolk. It is a family run business founded in 1954 by the current chairman Ron Harrod, who converted fishing nets in to gardening and agricultural netting[citation needed]. The association with sports began when Harrod UK was approached to produce a pair of football nets and the accompanying football posts[citation needed]. The business has expanded to employ over 136 individuals.[1]
History
Ron Harrod founded Harrod UK in 1954 following an initial investment of £300.[2] This was used to purchase and then transform fishing nets in to gardening and agricultural netting. The year of 1954 ended with a successful £5000 turnover and Harrod UK Ltd was established.
In 1957, Harrod UK produced its first pair of football nets following a request from a local school teacher. This In 1959, Harrod UK teamed up with local tradesmen to produce its first wooden and steel goals.[3] This resulted in Harrod UK selling six sets in the first season of manufacturing.
In 1963, Harrod UK purchased its first netting and steel cutting machine. In 1978, a new 16,000 Sq Ft factory was built on the South Lowestoft Industrial Estate (formally known as Cooke Park). Harrod UK installed its first powder coating machine in 1979, acquired its first specialist delivery lorry in 1980 and purchased a robotic welder in 1985.
In 2014, Harrod UK received an Investors in People Gold award.[4] This is the highest standard available and is achieved by roughly 1% of all companies striving to achieve the IIP status.[5][6]
In 2015, Harrod UK remains a family run organisation which is jointly owned by Chris and Stephanie Harrod, who are accompanied on the board by the two non-family directors.[citation needed]
References
- ↑ "About Us". harrod.uk.com. https://www.harrod.uk.com/about.
- ↑ "Lowestoft business goes from a £300 investment to a multi-million pound operation". Lowestoft Journal. http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/news/lowestoft_business_goes_from_a_300_investment_to_a_multi_million_pound_operation_1_3752356. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
- ↑ "Lowestoft: Harrod UK celebrates 60 years in business". East Anglian Daily Times. http://www.eadt.co.uk/business/lowestoft_harrod_uk_celebrates_60_years_in_business_1_3752697. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
- ↑ "What is Investors in People?". investorsinpeople.com. https://www.investorsinpeople.com/what-investors-people.
- ↑ "Colemans Achieve Investors in People Gold". Colemans CTTS. http://www.colemans-ctts.co.uk/blog/colemans-achieve-investors-in-people-gold. Retrieved 2012-01-06.
- ↑ "Qubic recognised as an Investor in People Gold Standard". Qubic Tax. http://www.qubictax.com/articles/news/i/qubic-recognised-as-an-investor-in-people-gold-standard-/. Retrieved 2015-08-18.
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