Industry and Commerce
Lichfield is an important commercial centre for the surrounding area.
The main local employment is in the retail and service sectors of the economy,
but there are also several large modern industrial estates, important for
general and light engineering. Communications are excellent with the A38
dual carriageway providing direct links to the motorway network in all
directions, so enabling businesses to take full advantage of the City's
prime location in the centre of the country.
Various sizes of units, including starter units for new business enterprises
are available on the industrial estates. Firms wishing to start up or relocate
to the area should contact Lichfield
District Council, telephone (01543) 308000.
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Major employers in Lichfield include:
Norgren Martonair Limited
Norgren Martonair Limited is the main member of IMI's
Fluid Power Division. The company manufactures a comprehensive range of
pneumatic and electro pneumatic controls, compressed air processing equipment,
electronic controllers, handling systems, tube fittings and associated
fluid power components. Lichfield is the headquarters of the Company's
multinational operation.
Arthur Price of England
The Company was formed in 1902 and is still an independent
family company. All cutlery is made in Arthur Price of England's factories,
while all gift and hotel silverware is made entirely in Birmingham. The
company holds two Royal Warrants. Lichfield, midway between the two factories,
serves as the firm's headquarters, warehouse and despatch centre. Trade
visitors to Lichfield can see a comprehensive range of cutlery and silverware
in the Britannia Way showrooms. Members of the public are welcome to visit
the Factory Shop.
Linford Bridgeman Limited
Linford Bridgeman are specialists in repair and restoration
of ancient buildings with skills including stone sculpture, wood carving,
fine crafts and decorations. The firm works on contracts throughout the
United Kingdom including cathedrals, churches and historic buildings. The
firm which was founded over 100 years ago by Robert Bridgeman, is now combined
with the Linford building group, providing a general building operation
of the highest standards of craftsmanship.
Police Mutual Assurance Society
Alexandra House in Queen Street is the Head Office
of the Police Mutual Assurance Society. The Society is one of the largest
private insurance offices in the country and is one of the main employers
of clerical staff in the Lichfield area.
Central Midlands Co-operative Society
The Society's headquarters in Hermes Road services
the cornpany's retail operation from Ripley down to Birmingham, with more
than 100 food stores and a large dairy operation.
Rom
The factory on Eastern Avenue is involved in steel
fabrications for the construction industry, and has recently played a major
role in supplying the Channel Tunnel project.
GKN Sinter Metals
Situated off Trent Valley Road, the Company has been
manufacturing engineering components in Lichfield since 1949. It is the
leading UK manufacturer of sintered parts for the automotive, DIY and consumer
white goods industries. It has expanded its Lichfield operation to accommodate
production of camshaft and crankshaft pulleys for the new Ford Zeta engine.
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