Blackrow Group, a leading provider of specialist engineering services, proudly marks its 45th anniversary today; with sites in Grimsby and Leicester, the company has grown from a local fabrication firm into a multi-disciplinary engineering powerhouse serving blue-chip clients across food and beverage, petrochemical and renewable sectors.
Founded in 1980, Blackrow Group has earned a reputation for precision, responsiveness, and an unwavering commitment to customer service. Today, the company employs over 350 people and continues to expand its capabilities, delivering innovative solutions and exceptional value to its clients.
“Our people make us who we are,” said Tony Booker, Managing Director. “From apprentices to seasoned engineers, every individual plays a role in delivering the quality and responsiveness our clients rely on. That’s what keeps us moving forward.”
Gary Pexman, Sales Director, added: “Customer service is our culture. We listen, we adapt and we deliver. That’s why clients trust us with their most critical projects.”
“Engineering excellence is at the heart of everything we do,” said Nick Rands, Operations Director. “From supplying a single spare part to resolving an urgent breakdown or delivering a multi-million-pound contract, we approach every project with the same precision and pride.”
Blackrow’s legacy includes landmark projects across the food manufacturing and heavy industry sectors, as well as a recent multi-million-pound contract with a leading global client.
The company also champions community engagement and workforce development, with the business taking on over 40 apprentices helping shape the future of British engineering.
As Blackrow celebrates this milestone, it remains focused on innovation, sustainability, and delivering world-class engineering solutions, with people at the heart of it all.
