Baxi, the household name for heating, is celebrating its 160th year.
Founder Richard Baxendale opened the doors to his new foundry in Chorley in 1866. By 1955, Baxi became a household name for heating. The Bermuda, Baxi’s most famous gas-fired boiler was launched in 1966, the same year in which Baxi celebrated 100 years in business.
During the 1980’s Baxi sold to its workforce becoming the UK’s largest employee partnership of its kind. It has since merged to become part of the BDR Thermea Group.
The company - which was headquartered in Brownedge Road, Bamber Bridge, until 2001 - still has a presence in the area, with its site in Club Street leading the way on efficiency.
Check out 19 retro pictures of the Baxi buildings, people and products below:
1. Phil Baxendale cuts the ribbon to officially open Baxi Air Management on Roman Way, Ribbleton, with Managing Director Chris Doogan (right) and Mrs. Florence Baxendale looking on. March 1998.
Phil Baxendale cuts the ribbon to officially open Baxi Air Management on Roman Way, Ribbleton, with Managing Director Chris Doogan (right) and Mrs. Florence Baxendale looking on. March 1998. | NW
2. Headquarters in Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, 1997
Headquarters in Brownedge Lane, Bamber Bridge, 1997 | NW
3. Richard Baxendale, who founded Baxi in 1866
Richard Baxendale, who founded Baxi in 1866 | submit
4. Baxi Air Management Marketing Manager Ian Mitchell with a extractor device which has won an award from the British Allergy Foundation. May 1998.
Baxi Air Management Marketing Manager Ian Mitchell with a extractor device which has won an award from the British Allergy Foundation. May 1998. | nw