Being in business for 275 years proves that Rotherham firm is a glass act
A WELL-established Rotherham business is celebrating 275 years of glass packaging manufacturing.
Beatson Clark welcomed customers and special guests to its Greasbrough Road site to mark its impressive anniversary.
The firm – owned by the Newship Group – has been manufacturing glass containers on the same site since 1751 and now supplies glass bottles and jars to the food, beverage, healthcare, homeware and personal care sectors across the world.
It is the only independent, UK-owned glass container manufacturer, and the oldest glass manufacturer in the country.
Rotherham MP Sarah Champion attended the celebration, which featured tours of the glassworks and spray decoration plant, a chance to experience virtual reality training technology, a nostalgic demonstration of glass blowing, and a display of Beatson Clark memorabilia and products.
Beatson Clark has a turnover of £75 million and a production capacity of up to 605 million units or up to 105,000 tonnes.
It employs approximately 380 people and has a UK distribution centre located in South Yorkshire.
Eddie Pickering, managing director of Beatson Clark, said: “Beatson Clark has continued to evolve, embracing innovation and investing in new technologies, processes and skills to meet the changing needs of our customers.
“That willingness to adapt, while remaining true to our core values, has been fundamental to our success.
“As we celebrate this significant milestone, we do so with gratitude for those who have contributed to our success over the last 275 years and with confidence in what the future holds.
“We remain committed to building on our proud heritage and ensuring that Beatson Clark continues to thrive for generations to come.”
MP Sarah Champion said: “Since the earliest days of the industrial revolution, Beatson Clark has been manufacturing glass in Rotherham.
“Throughout this time they have consistently provided generations of skilled, well paid jobs.
“Through world wars, economic decline, depression and renewal, Beatson Clark has endured, helping to drive our regional economy.
“I want Beatson Clark to continue to thrive for another 275 years.
“It has been my honour to represent them in Parliament to celebrate their achievements and challenge any threats they face.”
To find out more about Beatson Clark, visit https://www.beatsonclark.co.uk/