Visiting Oxley Group in Ulverston this week, who I thought I already knew plenty about, revealed so much more about this dynamic business and its founder Freddy Oxley. A business that began in 1940 but relocated after the Blitz, establishing in Market Place Ulverston before settling in Priory Park in the 1950s. READ MORE: Campaigners gather in Barrow to stand up to racism READ MORE: Tim Farron blasts 'utter berk' Elon Musk over X posts on UK riots READ MORE: Rishi Sunak commends Simon Fell for work in Barrow The beautiful home that so many pass on the coast road is still used today alongside the more industrial buildings hidden behind that have been added over the years.
Freddy held the record for the most number of patents, a man driven by innovation that is evident in the business to this day. Staff are encouraged to be creative and with every part of the product developed and made on site, something that is sadly rare in today's world, it gives Oxley's an edge. Click here to subscribe to the Mail Few businesses can adapt in an instant to their customers needs and it served them well during Covid when most competitors were struggling with supply chains grinding to a halt.
Many businesses fail to understand their role in the community around them, or what a complex and fragile system it is. (Image: Michelle Scrogham's office) But the team at Oxleys take a positive and proactive approach and have been at the forefront of work to fill the skills gap causing pain for so many of.