May 2010: Drallim's last minute bid to save Horsell electrics
Sadly, after 60 years of manufacturing industrial light fittings in Brighton, Horsell Electrics Ltd ceased trading at the end of April with the loss of 12 jobs. Fortunately, following an introduction by South East Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS South East) the business assets have been acquired and trading has restarted as “Horsell Electrics – A part of the Industrial Division of Drallim Industries Ltd”
Drallim is an award winning and long established Sussex Company; they are an Engineering, Equipment and Systems Manufacturer based in St Leonards on Sea. The company has seen steady growth through the recession and Managing Director Dave Mooney said:
“We are delighted to be able to step in and save the Horsell name within the Drallim Group. We are an employee centred company, committed to championing manufacture in the UK and Sussex in particular. Our ethos closely matches the family atmosphere at Horsell and we will continue their strong customer focus whilst bringing new investment and more jobs to Brighton in the future. Richard Ainsworth grandson of the founder of the company will continue working with us as a consultant and we will also continue to work closely with MAS South East and the University of Brighton - Product Development Centre who have both helped us grow our business.”
Initially they will be employing 10 people as well as using other group resources. In the coming months there are plans to relocate within the Brighton area to a modern factory unit and to invest in significant new plant and equipment. This will give a great base to propel the business forward with new products, improved quality and expanded capability”
Drallim is an award winning and long established Sussex Company; they are an Engineering, Equipment and Systems Manufacturer based in St Leonards on Sea. The company has seen steady growth through the recession and Managing Director Dave Mooney said:
“We are delighted to be able to step in and save the Horsell name within the Drallim Group. We are an employee centred company, committed to championing manufacture in the UK and Sussex in particular. Our ethos closely matches the family atmosphere at Horsell and we will continue their strong customer focus whilst bringing new investment and more jobs to Brighton in the future. Richard Ainsworth grandson of the founder of the company will continue working with us as a consultant and we will also continue to work closely with MAS South East and the University of Brighton - Product Development Centre who have both helped us grow our business.”
Initially they will be employing 10 people as well as using other group resources. In the coming months there are plans to relocate within the Brighton area to a modern factory unit and to invest in significant new plant and equipment. This will give a great base to propel the business forward with new products, improved quality and expanded capability”
