Company Story
1857 - Andrew Sykes founded the company as a small engineering business in London.
1900 - The company started to specialize in the hire of steam-powered equipment.
1920 - Andrew Sykes Ltd was officially incorporated as a limited company.
1950 - The company expanded its operations to the Middle East and Africa.
1960 - Andrew Sykes Ltd went public with a listing on the London Stock Exchange.
1980 - The company diversified into the rental of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
1990 - Andrew Sykes Group plc was formed following a merger with Sykes Pumps Ltd.
2000 - The company expanded into the European market with the acquisition of several companies.
2010 - Andrew Sykes Group plc celebrated its 150th anniversary and continued to expand globally.