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Siblingowned success
Family comes first for nationally recognized cable assembly manufacturer , Assembly Solutions Ltd ( ASL )
The story of Assembly Solutions Ltd ( ASL ) starts with founder Graham Balshaw and continues today with the Balshaw siblings . Established nearly 30 years ago by Graham , the company has since risen to success as one of the UK ’ s foremost manufacturers of cable assemblies . Manufacturing Today speaks to Gareth Balshaw , the current Managing Director at ASL and son of Graham , who begins by introducing some more details about the business . “ ASL is a family-owned subcontract manufacturing company , based in Bolton , which specializes in cable assemblies , wiring harnesses , and control panels .
“ My father set up ASL in 1995 , and we ’ ve stayed true to our roots as a family business . Nearly 30 years on , me , my sister Sophie and my brother Oliver , all work for the company , and I think this approach has been the key to our success .”
In 2020 , at the age of 60 , Graham made the decision to retire . “ It was really important for him that the business remained in the family ,” highlights Gareth , “ so it was passed down to me , Sophie , and Oliver . Building on the foundations established by my father , we now have a great team of 90 staff , and a strong turnover of £ 8 million .”
Under the experienced guidance of Graham , ASL accrued years of knowledge around the manufacture of electrical wiring , and using that as a base , Gareth and his siblings expanded the business ’ offering
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