Originally formed as Robert Moss Limited in 1955, the Kidlington-based company currently employs nearly 3,000 staff, with over 300 staff at its Oxfordshire site, and operates in 28 countries across the globe, with a portfolio of over 60,000 products. Over the past seven decades it has grown through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, building a global presence and diverse client base.
Scott Fawcett, CEO of Essentra said: “We’re proud of our heritage and legacy. From starting in a garden shed in 1955, the organisation has transformed over the past seventy years, but we’ve remained true to the roots of the original business. Above all, we maintain our focus on innovating and offering solutions to organisations across the globe built on our strong foundation of manufacturing expertise. We’ve come a long way in those seventy years, thanks to our dedicated and experienced team, who are core to our continued growth.
“Our goal remains to be the world’s leading, responsible, hassle-free supplier of essential industrial components, and we continue to support our customers with our extensive manufacturing capabilities. Having an engaged team is a key pillar in our success, so we are committed to creating a safe, supportive work environment for our colleagues that champions equality and celebrates diversity. We continue to drive forward our ambitious ESG strategy, including our focus on the environment with our clear targets to reduce our emissions and reach net zero.”
He added: “The platinum anniversary is a cause for celebration, and we’ll be marking the occasion throughout the year within the business and local community.”
In March, Essentra was recognised as one of the UK’s best employers by the Financial Times.
Essentra was recognised as among the UKs best employers, which recognises employers in the areas of working conditions, salary, potential for development, and company image.
The Financial Times, in partnership with Statista, surveyed 20,000 employees in the UK, and asked them to rate their employers across a range of different factors in their workplace.
Potentially eligible companies were researched using numerous sources — including industry associations, trade journals, and economic research institutes. Following this initial stage, employees (full-time and part-time) working at eligible companies were asked to complete a short anonymous survey about their employer, from which each company was provided a ranking.
