A FAMILY-RUN Wells company is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Tincknells was founded by Robert Tincknell in 1925 to serve the needs of the local farming community with general blacksmith and ironmongery products. In 1934, his son Frank Tincknell joined as a partner, before a move to Glastonbury Road in 1935, where the Country Store remains to this day. By then, the company had grown to employ 12 people.
Becoming R Tincknell & Son Ltd in 1948, together they developed the business, expanding into fuel and heating services. Today, under the leadership of Phillip Tincknell as Chairman and Diana and Robert Tincknell as Directors, both now fourth generation, the company continues to thrive.
“Reaching our 100th anniversary is an incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder,” said Diana.
“This moment reflects the dedication of our team and the loyalty of our customers, who have supported us through generations. The joy of serving the South West, our home, is at the heart of Tincknells, and we look forward to many more years of working alongside this wonderful community.”
Agricultural engineering became the company’s core business in the early days of farm mechanisation before then expanding into fuel distribution in 1953.
Now it has grown into a multi-service company offering fuel, heating and electrical services, and even self-storage facilities in Wells and further afield.
Its two Country Stores (in Wells and Congresbury) have developed to provide the public with a wide selection of products, and the transition from farm machinery has been a catalyst for construction and property development, such as at Cathedral Park in Wells.
Continuing to evolve, the company says that its expansion into renewables and sustainable energy, including solar power and HVO renewable fuel, aims to meet the needs of both its customers and the planet.
Tincknells has become known for its work with local organisations, particularly in the farming and rural sectors, to provide sponsorship, funding and support to initiatives that make a difference in local communities. It says it is “dedicated to giving back to the people and places that have supported us for generations”.