A North West fire and security firm has announced record financial results as well as a 40% rise in staff during the last year.
Family business AinsCo says turnover increased 15% during what was a busy 15th year for the firm - moving into new headquarters in Prenton Business Park on the Wirral, and rebranding from MPEFS.
Mike Ainscough, managing director, said he was "incredibly proud" of the results - despite a 12-month period that included Brexit uncertainty followed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 40% rise in staff has included recent appointments of operations manager, Iain Menzies, technical manager, Edward Arrowsmith, and project manager, Dean Broderick also joining James Conder and Tom Watson who are new engineers.
Mr Ainscough said: “I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved during 2019/20 which has exceeded all expectations. Despite the uncertainty of Brexit, and then the Covid pandemic, through the dedication and hunger of our amazing team and the loyalty of our clients, we are proud to report these figures which crucially put us in a very strong position as we charter these turbulent times.
“Our training methods have also played a huge role in our success too, with the company putting sizeable investment in ensuring our team is fully skilled; with the whole office completing IOSH courses relevant to their roles, as well as a number of other programmes.
"While we celebrate 15 incredible years in 2020 with a new brand - which places more emphasis on the family ethos that lies at the heart of the business - and fantastic new premises on the Wirral - our mission very much remains the same - to continue to be a safe pair of hands for our clients when it comes to the design, installation and maintenance of best in class fire and security systems.”
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The firm's clients include Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Network Rail.
Iain Menzies, operations manager at AinsCo, said: “AinsCo has a great reputation in this sector and to be part of the business now is a fantastic opportunity.
"As soon as I walked into the office, I could tell it was a highly professional organisation, where quality and efficient management and teamwork is second nature. I also admire the family ethos that runs right through the heart of the company.
"AinsCo cares about its clients, and is fair, honest, approachable and responsive to their specific needs.”
