Office supplies business celebrates 65 years trading

Family-run Stockport based office supplies and equipment provider, Egan Reid, has this November celebrated 65 years of trading.

Jack Reid and Jim Egan first founded the business as a printers and stationers in 1957 in Manchester, before relocating to Stockport in 1976. Jack’s sons, Martin and Andrew Reid have since spearheaded the company’s growth with expansions into new product categories and through acquisitions. The third generation of the Reid family, Martin’s son, Charlie, now leads the day-to-day running of the company along with joint Managing Director Bruce Davie, with Martin and Andrew now Chairman and CEO respectively.

The Stockport business now also boasts operations in Bradford, Lincoln and the Isle of Man, with specialist interior fit out, furniture and education supplies divisions.

Martin Reid said:

“Our 65th anniversary brings an immense sense of pride and achievement. As a family, and with the hard work and support of so many great members of staff and suppliers over the decades, we have built on the legacy started by our father and we are fully geared for growth.”

His sentiments were echoed by Charlie Reid:

“These are exciting times for Egan Reid. We’ve not only the strong foundations, reputation and loyal customer base that come with our heritage, but also the appetite to grow and lead the way in this fast-changing workplace landscape.”

Bruce Davie, Joint Managing Director, added:

“As long as I have been in this industry, the name of Egan Reid has been synonymous with entrepreneurial flair and great supplier and customer relationships. Our current revenues have already recovered to pre Covid levels and the future for Egan Reid and the whole team here is very bright indeed as we move forward into the next chapter.”

Pictured L-R: Martin Reid, the late Jack Reid, Andrew Reid and Charlie Reid.