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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
Business
David Laister

Fifth generation takes the helm of engineering firm with rich maritime heritage it aims to capitalise on

One of Grimsby’s oldest family engineering companies now has a fifth generation member at the helm, as it looks to secure a slice of the town’s maritime renaissance.

Royal Navy officer David Bacon has called time on his service to Queen and Country, returning to his roots and the bridge of Bacon Engineering.

He is joined by operations director Darren Glew, with the pair eyeing up the huge opportunities while continuing to invest to make a 19th century business one of choice for 21st century projects.

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