INDUSTRYNEWS
Turning from Century
to Century
»»125 years of
manufacturing experience and
three generations of ownership
from the same family, since the
1940’s is the reason why FK
Moore can claim to be one of the
UK’s specialist manufacturers of
screw coverheads and glass fittings
for the glass industry.
Clearview talked to director,
Paul Farrant about FK Moore’s
plan for the company’s future
and how they are repositioning
themselves to develop more new
products for the glass industry.
“FK Moore has been turning
brass components since 1890.
Originally based in the heart of
London on the Old Kent Road,
my grandfather joined forces with
the Moore family not long after
the second world war and by the
mid 60’s the whole manufacturing
unit was relocated to a purpose
built site at Ramsgate, a totally
different environment from the
smog of the city.
“With the increase in retail
development, the 1970’s we saw
the business increase its product
sales to the shopfitting market,
producing a large number of
brass-turned coverheads, screws,
spacers and fixings.
“In 2010, my father Bob
retired. At the same time, Michael
Moore a descendent of the Moore
family also retired, being the last
of the Moore family members to
have interest in the business. The
two departures launched me to
the helm of the business, a role
which I took on with fortitude.
‘We are able to
work alongside
customers and
where visible
meet those
bespoke needs’
“With the rapid growth of
retail development sites during
the 70’s and 80’s, we developed
new products towards this
market. Manufacture in the
UK was a huge plus for us, and
helped us grow this market
allowing us to be more flexible
than our competitors and give
our customers an off-the-shelf
and personal service, when it was
needed.
“Being able to listen to
customer’s individual needs and
respond quickly is also a major
selling point for the type of
products we offer. We are able to
work alongside customers and
where viable meet those bespoke
needs; this is where most of our
product development has grown
from.” Paul FG2