Frank Hedges and Sons Limited

TO maintain a successful company over 130 years is an unbelievable achievement; to retain the same family ownership in a competitive market makes it even more remarkable.

Frank Hedges & Sons Ltd has been in the steel fabrication and garden machinery business since 1876, passing control of the firm down through several generations.

Adapting to the changing needs of customers and modern working practices has not been easy, but dedication and hard work have ensured that the company has kept ahead of the competition. There is extra commitment involved when a company is the lifeblood of a family, which means a high level of customer care.

The steel fabrication side of the business has a range of customers from smaller clients to large building firms and a long-standing partnership with Weaver PLC. On the garden machinery side, both Roy and Lee Hedges are on first-name terms with many customers, and there is an excellent after-sales service.

New machines are supplied fully assembled and include oil and petrol. Prices are always competitive, and customers can find everything they need in the parts department and also bring the machine in for repairs. The chainsaw-sharpening service draws clients from a wide area.