Barrie Beard Limited

OVER the last 28 years, the electrical contracting firm Barrie Beard Ltd has gradually expanded into a hugely successful company employing over 60 staff. But, despite taking on large contracts worth figures of around £1m, the firm still covers smaller domestic jobs and provides a friendly and expert service to the people of Bromsgrove.

Family is still very much at the heart of the business, with Barrie's wife Jackie having worked alongside him since the beginning, and their three sons Warren, Russell and Lyndon, all employed as company directors. Other long-serving members of the team are fellow directors John Barnes - who joined the business in 1978 - and Wayne Bedford, who has worked with the company for 26 years.

The contracting side of the business, controlled by Barrie, Russell and Wayne, has seen the team carry out high-standard electrical work at major venues such as the prestigious Amida indoor sports club near Twickenham. With so many employees to call on, jobs can be taken anywhere in the UK, although more local jobs include work for the local education authority and the Artrix.

"We have also been working for Volkswagen and Coca Cola for the last three years, setting up smart offices and garages for prototypes and racing cars," points out Warren, who looks after the buying and counter sales aspects of the company.

All manner of electrical goods, from sockets to electric showers, are available at the premises on Recreation Road. This trade counter facility can be utilised by other local businesses and industry as well as by the general public.

Barrie Beard Ltd is currently looking for work in the local area and would be pleased to quote for any of your requirements, large or small.

For the month of September the company is running a "Be Safe" promotion for home owners in Bromsgrove, offering a free NICEIC visual survey of properties, with no obligation.