Hampshire tool firm celebrates 107 years with loyal workforce

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:55 · Archive

Draper Tools, a 107-year-old Hampshire family firm, has 107 employees with at least a decade of service.

Draper Tools, a family owned tool distributor based in Chandlers Ford and North Baddesley, Hampshire, is marking more than a century of operation by celebrating its workforce's loyalty. Of the company's 259 UK and Ireland employees, 107 have been with the firm for at least a decade. The long-serving staff include 58 colleagues with between 10 and 24 years' service, 41 with between 25 and 39 years, and eight who have worked there for more than four decades. Nearly one in five employees has been with the business for a quarter of a century or longer, accounting for well over 1,900 years of combined service.

Rather than individual presentations, the company marked the milestone with a celebratory photoshoot. The resulting portraits will be displayed around headquarters and shared online throughout October. Co-chair Tom Draper said the long service was 'a testament to the supportive, friendly and nurturing culture' the company has built. He added that more than 100 people have joined in the last five years alone.

How it is being reported

• The 107-year-old family firm with the most loyal of workforcesA Hampshire-based family owned tool company is marking more than 1,900 years of combined service from its long-standing staff.Romsey Advertiser · 9 Oct, 09:32
• The 107-year-old family firm with the most loyal of workforcesA Hampshire-based family owned tool company is marking more than 1,900 years of combined service from its long-standing staff.Southern Daily Echo · 9 Oct, 03:34

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