Shaun Cook has been appointed as Managing Director of Speedy Fixings Ltd taking over from Founder and previous MD, Kevin Burgess.

In 2000, originally trading as BIG (Brackets and Bolts) Ltd, the company started out supplying bracketry and metalwork at Whitehall Industrial Estate in Colchester. Today, as Speedy Fixings, the business is based on Severalls Industrial Park in Colchester, employing 12 people and is now a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of screws, bolts, metalwork, hand tools and accessories to the construction industry.

 

Cook joined Speedy Fixings in 2014 and hit the ground running, getting involved in all aspects of the business, from general sales and delivery driving to warehouse and workshop assistant. He quickly became an invaluable asset, and in 2021 became a shareholder and Director.

His appointment as Managing Director marks the culmination of a 12-month process, which has seen Burgess gradually stepping back and Cook taking on more control of the day-to-day running of the business. Burgess will continue to work a few hours each week, mainly helping with the online side of the business.

Burgess commented: “I am very proud of what we have achieved so far, but now after many years running the company, I feel that it is time for me to step back and allow the business to thrive under new leadership.

“So, with immediate effect, I am passing the mantle of Managing Director to Shaun, who is not only a great business colleague, but has also become a good friend.

“I believe that Shaun has the skills, vision, and tenacity to continue growing the business, and I have no doubt that he will bring the same work ethic to the role as myself.

"I know he is committed to ensuring that the best customer service and attention to detail is provided throughout the company, a value which will continue to be the most important focus for us in the years ahead.

“I want to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU for all the support from customers, suppliers and my team throughout the years and I look forward to staying in touch and seeing the future success of Speedy Fixings under Shaun’s leadership.”

Cook added: “It is a tremendous vote of confidence to be trusted with the legacy that Kevin has built with Speedy Fixings. We are going from strength to strength in our performance with our some of our best sales results being achieved in 2024.

"My hope is that I can continue to lead the team to further develop our product range, as well as sustain existing and forging new partnerships, ensuring our clients have everything they need to get their projects across the line.”