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Entrepreneurial Generations At Francis Kirk
Francis Kirk originated back in 1868 so this year sees them celebrate a major milestone for any family business, 150 years as a family...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
May 31, 20186 min read


Tapping In To New Ideas
It’s often said that family firms have the ability to reinvent themselves with each new generation, but it’s harder to find real-life...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20173 min read


Changing The Way The World Sleeps At Harrison Spinks
The Harrison Spinks bed business is now into its fifth generation with three generations still involved in the business and innovation...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20173 min read


A Manufacturing Heritage In Italy
FLO S.p.A. founded near Parma in 1973 by Antonio Simonazzi is now Europe’s largest manufacturer of plastic vending cups and a leading...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20173 min read


Manufacturing Needs To Be On The Agenda
Jessica Penny from family firm Penny Hydraulics adds her voice to the challenge for manufacturing that needs to do more to fill...

Paul Andrews - Founder & CEO, Family Business United
Jun 1, 20166 min read
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