Rochdale-based engineering firm Hanson Springs has been recognised in Parliament, with local MP Paul Waugh praising the business and its founder, Malcolm Hanson, for decades of service and investment in the town.
In the House of Commons last week, Mr Waugh said:
“Hanson Springs in Rochdale was founded 62 years ago by Malcolm Hanson and it’s gone from strength to strength. This year they’re investing £3 million in new plant and machinery and expanded factory space. Malcolm turns 80 next month, but he still works 40 hours a week, and his granddaughter Lucy has joined the firm only this week, straight from Rochdale Sixth Form College.”
The Leader of the House responded by wishing Malcolm a happy birthday and commending the company for creating opportunities for young people, adding that Hanson Springs “sounds like it’s going from strength to strength”.
Founded in 1962, Hanson Springs today employs 220 staff and turns over approximately £34 million, with around 85% of its products exported globally. The firm is continuing to invest in Rochdale with £1 million in new plant and machinery this year and plans for a further £1.8 million investment in additional factory space later this year.
The business remains proudly family-run, with Malcolm’s granddaughter Lucy joining the firm this month, and two other grandchildren graduating from their apprenticeship degrees at Manchester Metropolitan University next week. All now work alongside Malcolm in the company’s head office — a fitting celebration as he prepares to mark his 80th birthday at the start of August.
Hanson Springs is also planning to develop and install a cutting-edge coiling line capable of producing springs from 102mm bar — which would represent the largest such capability in the world.