Essentra Components, a leading provider of essential industrial components headquartered in Oxford, is celebrating its seventieth anniversary.
Founded in 1955 as Robert Moss Limited, the Kidlington-based company has grown significantly over the decades. Today, it employs nearly 3,000 staff worldwide, including over 300 at its Oxfordshire site, and operates in 28 countries. Its extensive product portfolio includes more than 60,000 items, supporting a diverse global client base.
The company’s growth has been fuelled by a mix of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions, establishing a strong international presence while maintaining a commitment to innovation and customer service.
Scott Fawcett, CEO of Essentra, commented:
“We’re proud of our heritage and legacy. From starting in a garden shed in 1955, the organisation has transformed over the past seventy years, but we’ve remained true to the roots of the original business. Above all, we maintain our focus on innovating and offering solutions to organisations across the globe built on our strong foundation of manufacturing expertise. We’ve come a long way in those seventy years, thanks to our dedicated and experienced team, who are core to our continued growth.
“Our goal remains to be the world’s leading, responsible, hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components and we continue to support our customers with our extensive manufacturing capabilities. Having an engaged team is a key pillar in our success so we are committed to creating a safe, supportive work environment for our colleagues that champions equality and celebrates diversity. We continue to drive forward our ambitious ESG strategy including our focus on the environment with our clear targets to reduce our emissions and reach net zero.”
He added:
“The platinum anniversary is a cause for celebration and we’ll be marking the occasion throughout the year within the business and local community.”
For further information, visit: www.essentracomponents.com
