Linford Group
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Construction |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Defunct | October 2011 |
| Headquarters | Lichfield, Staffordshire, England |
Key people | Simon Linford (CEO) |
| Website | www.linfordgroup.co.uk |
The Linford Group was a UK-based construction enterprise focused on the preservation and restoration of historic structures, with its headquarters situated in Lichfield, Staffordshire.
History
Originally established as a family-run construction business in 1877, the company adopted the name F. & E.V. Linford in 1925 before rebranding to Linford Group in 1970.
Committed to developing its workforce, the firm partnered with local communities to enhance skills related to heritage restoration. It actively recruited from area schools and facilitated international employee exchange initiatives. In the early 2000s, Linford launched a specialized training facility dedicated to heritage restoration expertise.
The company broadened its capabilities through acquisitions, including metalwork restoration firm Dorothea Restorations in 2007 and plastering specialist Trumpers in 2008. To mitigate risks during the Great Recession, Linford diversified by entering the residential construction market.
Facing substantial bad debts, the business went into administration in October 2011, which led to roughly 240 job losses.
Operations
Linford Group concentrated on construction, refurbishment, and conservation projects within the building sector.