New Balance recently marked 30 years of manufacturing in the UK with a reception for its 225 strong workforce at the company’s factory in Flimby.
Jim Davis, New Balance’s chairman (pictured), joined in the company’s celebrations, as did John Wilson, executive vice president of New Balance manufacturing, and Jon Ram, New Balance’s UK and Ireland managing director.
“Manufacturing has always been an important part of the New Balance culture,” says Jim Davis.
“We are proud to invest in our British associates, whose craftsmanship, continuous improvement and excellence has enabled us to withstand economic challenges and remain strong.
“This evening we pay special tribute to their 30 years of hard work and dedication and reaffirm our steadfast commitment to footwear manufacturing in England.”
Among the New Balance Flimby associates at the reception was factory manager Andy Okolowicz and Ann Ormond, one of the original members of the manufacturing workforce.
