History of Briggs & Forrester
Briggs & Forrester is renowned for excellence and innovation within the building services industry developed over 60 years. While we are focused on constructing the future, we are proud of our heritage that has given us firm foundations upon which to grow.
Timeline
- 1947: Company formed and then offices established in Overstone Road, Northampton
- 1965: Turnover reaches £50,000
- 1965: Philip Stanton, father of current Chairman Mike Stanton, joins the business
- 1983: Mike Stanton joins the board as Head of Finance, Sales & Marketing
- 1983: Eric Champion becomes Chairman after death of Philip Stanton
- 1983: Turnover reaches £4million
- 1996: Turnover reaches £25million
- 1996: Mike Stanton takes over as Chairman on the retirement of Eric Champion
- 2001: Turnover reaches £50m
- 2002: Briggs & Forrester maintenance arm re-launched as Combined Energy Solutions
- 2004: 'Mechanical' & 'Electrical' businesses merge to form Engineering Services Ltd and Special Projects Ltd
- 2006: Turnover reaches £95million
- 2006: Senior management buy-in: 25% of shares purchased by senior management to give the company fresh impetus.
- 2007: Company celebrates 60th Anniversary by raising over £10,000 for charity
- 2007: Turnover exceeds £100m
