CUMBRIA based construction equipment dealer, Taylor & Braithwaite is celebrating 50 years of trading this year.

The Sandford company was originally started by Harold Taylor in October 1967, who was joined by Trevor Braithwaite.

Ian Burton joined the company in 2005, taking over Mr. Braithwaite’s role. Mr Burton now looks after the sales side of the business and Paul Taylor, Harold Taylor’s son, is responsible for aftersales.

As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations the company is hosting a ‘50th Anniversary Charity Celebration Ball’ which will take place on October 6 at the Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa.