Scarborough-based SWC Trade Frames has celebrated its 30th anniversary with 150 people enjoying a party with free bar, buffet and children’s entertainment.
The family-run firm was established by George Bleasdale and Paul Richings in 1989 and bought by family members when they retired in 2003 and 2016 respectively. The current management team, chairman Susan Richings, managing director Rhys Richings, finance director Matthew Doherty and sales director Mark Catchpole, share more than 65 years’ industry experience.
Mark said: “I think the reason the business has not only survived but thrived for so long is because we are so people focussed. Feedback from customers and staff has been key to SWC’s continued growth and success over the last 30 years, as demonstrated by the fact that many customers have traded with SWC since the beginning.
“SWC supplies exclusively to the trade, a strategy that has built loyalty with our customers as they know there is no conflict of interest, and we strive to be a one-stop-shop for our clients – making the specification and ordering process swift and simple. We are a company primarily focused on providing excellence in customer service – we just happen to manufacture!
“Our long-standing suppliers have undoubtedly played a large part in our success, especially Halo. We receive quality and service, so we can offer our customers the same. We’ve been supplying Halo System 10 and Rustique profiles for around 26 years, and we have benefited from the PVC-U systems supplier’s many technical innovations that have led and reshaped the industry. Now Halo is part of the Veka UK family, our business relationship is stronger than ever.
“For our 30 year milestone, we were delighted to celebrate with staff, families and friends at the local Roscoe Rooms – a venue owned and developed by an SWC customer. It was a great event recognising all we’ve achieved over the last 30 years, and we’re looking forward to seeing the business continue to grow and flourish over the next 30 years.”
