Sykes sign off 160th anniversary
celebrations by looking ahead
The year 2017 proved to be, as
expected, an incredibly busy one
for Sykes Pumps – but it also
reflected a very special period in
the company's esteemed history.
Marking 160 years since
being formed under Henry Sykes'
stewardship, the company has
undertaken an extended period
of celebration to commemorate
the occasion.
There is only one UK pump
hire company that possesses the
heritage and reputation of Sykes,
so it was decided by the man-
agement that some effort would
be made to highlight this fact.
Since the turn of last year, the
company has embarked on a
sustained social media and mar-
keting movement to promote
the date and subsequent journey
the organisation has made since
1857.
A theme of Sykes' success
over such an extensive period of
time is the importance the com-
pany places on its members of
staff.
Activities like an internal
bowling competition were sub-
sequently arranged, with all
employees competing to achieve
the somewhat appropriate tar-
get score of 160!
The campaign to acknowl-
edge this landmark date in Sykes
Pumps' history will culminate in
their attendance at the Hillhead
exhibition in June.
Famous for its live
demonstrations, the quarry-
based trade show in Derbyshire
gives Sykes Pumps an excellent
platform to display the latest
equipment for hire and sale.
There are even plans for an
historic 19th century Sykes
Pumps steam engine to be show-
cased on their stand, which,
unbelievably, is still functional
despite its tender age!
Although the 160th anniver-
sary presents the company with
a wonderful opportunity for
reflection, the undying dedica-
tion to focusing on developing
an equally bright future is evi-
denced by the very busy period
2018 already promises to be.
160 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
1970's pump and one of the first Univac pumps designed.
Early 1930's pump still in full working condition, however not available for hire anymore!
