Posted: 13th March 2020 | Back to news feed
Family run timber stabling manufacturer has plenty to celebrate as 2020 marks its centenary. Scotts of Thrapston has a proud reputation of turning timber into a range of products. The business started out producing products such as wheelbarrows and ladders and offered a selection of agricultural buildings, including poultry houses.
Nowadays, that product range has grown and consolidated, seeing Scotts become the leading stable manufacturer in the UK, supplying products into the racing, show jumping, dressage and eventing worlds.
The company was founded in 1920 by James Scott, and had humble beginnings delivering tools and services to local farmers. The mantle then passed to Douglas Scott and the business is now run by the third and fourth generations, chairman David Scott and his son James, managing director.
David said: “Since my grandfather’s time, we have embraced modern technology to become the company we are today. But we are still engrained with the same passion for the beauty of wood.”
James Scott is committed to follow in the footsteps of his ancestors and to make his own mark, taking all their knowledge with him, he said: “We understand timber, we are used to working with it. The continuation of merging new technology with traditional craftsmanship to produce products that stand the test of time will help the business thrive into the next 100 years.”
The company has been exhibiting stabling at Badminton and Burghley for many years, taking pride in bringing innovative show units to display the latest product developments. James recalls growing up on the show circuit with his father, most fondly remembering the best part, locking his sisters in the stables! Now with a family of his own, the future is bright to continue this family run business.
The centenary activities and a fresh new corporate identity is being led by Annie Scott, who after escaping from the stable became an event and branding expert. The team at Scotts are delighted with the new image, which reflects the fact that the company is engrained with a passion for wood.
For more information visit our website: www.scottsofthrapston.co.uk
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