MD Peter Best founded Abbeychart in 1991 with a small component sourcing and supply company serving the beverage industry, assisted by Peter’s partner Anthea Beszant. They initially used the garden shed as a store and the kitchen as a workshop.
From the very start, Abbeychart set out its stall as a customer-focused, reliable and quality supplier of parts. The company now operates from purpose-built offices and large distribution centre at Faringdon.
Peter Best said: “We owe a strong debt of gratitude to some of our earliest suppliers who supported us in the early days, including John Guest, Special Taps, RPM Spa, Hydralectric and many more. Also to our very early customers including Coca-Cola, Elga, Booths Dispensers, Westomatic and Stentorfield (now known as CMS), we say an even bigger thank you.”
Abbeychart has now grown to be a major player in component manufacture and distribution not only in the UK, but across Europe and the world, supplying customers in Canada, the US, China, Australia, Turkey and virtually every country in Europe.
“This success is built on the hard work, dedication and skills of all our 40 employees, many of whom have been working for us for many years,” said Best.
The firm is at the forefront of training and new staff are now being recruited to help with expansion plans.
Source: Abbeychart
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