This year marks a significant milestone in the history of Russell Finex as we proudly celebrate 90 years of innovation, engineering, and excellence. With events held across its global subsidiaries, the anniversary celebrations have honored the company’s rich heritage and the people who have contributed to its continued success.
Here is an overview of the celebrations held across the subsidiaries:
London, UK
Russell Finex headquartered in Feltham, London hosted an event on June 20th to celebrate the milestone. We reflected on the company’s heritage and the team behind its success. Distinguished guests included Alan Rides and Sally Smith from the West London Chambers of Commerce, local MP Seema Malhotra, and Local council leader Shantanu Rajawat. Daniel O’Brien and Raj Athwal from the Mulberry Centre, our charity partner of the year, also attended the event. Speeches were delivered by Managing Director Rob O’Connell, Chairman Ray Singh, and Sales and Marketing Director Richard Kay, emphasizing the company’s history and its bright future ahead.
The day was packed with fun activities like a DJ, food trucks, a special 90th-themed cake, a silent auction, a pub quiz, and a lucky bag game. The pub quiz tested the knowledge of Russell Finex's history and general trivia. The funds raised from these events were in aid of The Mulberry Centre, adding significance to the celebration.
India
The 90th-anniversary celebration in India, held on June 28th, was marked by a special event attended by staff, key global customers, and company directors. The day began with the inauguration of new land for plant expansion, followed by a candle-lighting ceremony and speeches from directors Ray Singh, Ian Wardlaw, and Richard Kay. They spoke about the company’s legacy and its ambitious plans. After this, everyone enjoyed the lunch, where the team connected and reflected on their shared achievements. This event not only strengthened team spirit but also set the stage for future success.
Belgium
Russell Finex Brazil team gathered on September 6th to celebrate 90 years of success. The festivities included fun games, lively music, and great company. General Manager Koen De Ridder gave a heartfelt speech, raising a glass to many more years of collaboration and success. The day wrapped up with a memorable barbecue, desserts, and an atmosphere of positive energy. The team is already looking forward to the 100th-anniversary celebration.
China
Our Chinese subsidiary also joined the global celebrations on the 6th of September. Since its establishment in 2016, our Chinese subsidiary has been integral in providing innovative screening and filtration solutions to the Chinese market.
During the event, Mr. Richard Kay, Global Sales, and Marketing Director of Russell Finex, delivered a speech. He said, "I am honored to celebrate Russell Finex's 90th anniversary with our Russell Finex China. A brand that has gone through nearly a century must have outstanding strength and a spirit of continuous innovation." He also emphasized the commitment to providing value to local customers and tailoring solutions to their specific needs.
USA
Our USA subsidiary celebrated its 90-year milestone on October 9th, at our North Carolina site. To mark this special occasion, the team enjoyed a day filled with connection, fun, and a touch of adventure.
A team lunch set the tone of the day, as stories, laughter, and decades of memories were shared. After lunch, everyone participated in an escape room activity, putting their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test. This collaboration emphasized teamwork and showcased the unique talents that everyone had. The team is excited about celebrating more milestones in the future.
These celebrations across global subsidiaries highlighted the company's journey, talented teams, and valued customers.
A heartfelt thanks to our staff and customers, whose trust has enabled us to continue developing new solutions and contributed to reaching this milestone.
What our managing director says
“Our success is proof of the hard work, dedication, and passion of all our current and ex-employees.”
