1875

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  Filshill Established in Gallowgate

  Filshill’s machine-made toffee was presented as an invaluable relief from all kinds of throat complaints.

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  Filshill Sweet Factory opens on Inchinnan Road

  Following a fire in the Gallowgate plant the company moved to Inchinnan Road in Renfrew.

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  Limited edition Paisley Pattern sweets produced

  As well as creating a range of confectionery Filshill applied for and were granted a patent for a process for improving the preservation of fruits.

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  Confectionery Manufacturing on McDowell Street

  By 1930 over 300 staff were employed.

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  Lotus Toffees Filshill football cards created

  A series of football cards were produced under the Lotus Toffee Brand – titled ‘Lead The Way’ and featured footballers from across Scotland and England.

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  Ronald Hannah joins the company at the age of 16

  Ronald Hannah was capped once for Scotland in the 1971 Five Nations against Ireland at Murrayfield. One week later, he was on the bench as Scotland met England again, for the Centenary match.

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  Transition to Delivered Wholesale Business

  Filshill eventually pulled out of manufacturing to concentrate on the growing Cash & Carry and Delivered Wholesale business.

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  Filshill becomes a member of Today’s Group

  The Today’s Group is now the largest buying group of its kind with the largest network of independent cash & carry wholesalers and delivered wholesalers in the UK.

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  Sales reach £24,608,075

  Sales reach a record high of over 24 million as Filshill grow in strength, soon to make the next move from Paisley.

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  Filshill moves HQ to Hillington

  Relocating to Ainslie Road see’s Filshill’s HQ in Hillington for nearly 30 years.

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  The introduction of KeyStore

  The start of the journey with the KeyStore name. A move that would prove an integral part of Filshill’s business going forward.

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  50th KeyStore opens

  Expansion of the KeyStore estate carries on with the landmark 50th store.

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  Faulty light causes fire at Filshill Warehouse

  Fire destroys more than £4m worth of stock in the Hillington Warehouse.

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  Simon Hannah becomes Director

  Current CEO, Simon Hannah becomes a Director of the company looking to steer a new course for the company.

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  Nick Hannah becomes Director

  Nick joins brother Simon on the Board.

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  100th KeyStore store opened

  As Filshill wins its first Advantage award the KeyStore fascia hits a milestone.

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  Keith Geddes becomes Finance Director

  Keith joins from the Tulles Russell Group. Previously he had been with Response Handling and Grant Thornton.

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  Chris Miller Joins Filshill

  Former brewing executive Chris worked with the business as a consultant from 2014 prior to being formally appointed to the board as Chief Commercial Officer in 2016.

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  First KeyStore More business opened

  The company starts to rebrand the KeyStore Franchise with the KeyStore More brand.

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  Craig Brown becomes Chief Sales & Marketing Officer

  After several decades working in retail with Sainsbury’s and his own food and drink consultancy, Craig joins Filshill’s management team.

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  Covid hygiene measures introduced in all KeyStores

  Filshill continue their business throughout the pandemic supporting shops and communities by providing vital products.

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  Filshill moves HQ to Westway

  The move to the new 120,400 sq ft depot allows Filshill to increase operational capacity and open more stores in Scotland and the north of England.

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  Filshill ranked number one in the wholesale Advantage Group Report

  For the 12th year in a row, Filshill is ranked the number 1 UK Wholesaler by brand suppliers worldwide.

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  Turnover increases to £215 million

  The move to Westway was followed by a 6% increase in turnover to £215 million for the year ending January 31, 2024.