Construction & Civil Engineering Magazine Issue 215 - May 2024 | Page 145

________________________________________________________________________________________ Percy Doughty & Co

success

With 70 years of experience , Percy Doughty & Co continues to grow in new and existing markets
to more than £ 23 million . We sit down with Managing Director , Andrew Mulligan , and Marketing Manager , Clair Plant , to discuss how the business is navigating the current market while preparing for further growth .
“ Back in 1952 , the business started with just three employees in a tiny shop in
Middleton , Manchester ,” begins Andrew . “ As most houses in the region relied on coalfired heating appliances , the company grew by supplying local hardware merchants and councils , now known as local authorities , with solid fuel fires , as well as regular servicing and repairs . ccemagazine . com 145