150 Years of T. Reeve & Son

Maggie and Brian Reeve hosted a party for family and friends and business associates at the Grand Hotel Brighton to celebrate 150 years of their Brighton company, T. Reeve & Son Ltd.

Reeve & Son, situated at Fairways Industrial Estate, was started in 1869, by John Reeve as a coach builder and continue to this day.

In 1989 the business was taken over by Mr Brian Reeve and his wife Maggie.

In 1997 there was a serious fire in the main workshop which necessitated a move to the current site in 1999.

The new site enabled the firm to re-equip with the most up to date methods of repair and spraying.

Around the time of the move. Thomas and Eleanor Reeve joined the company they helped ensure the family continuity.

During the following decade the company has expanded considerably as many large insurers, accident management and lease companies recommend it.

The company said in a statement; “We are lucky to have skilled and committed work force to enable us to deliver the quality and service that our customers and work providers expect.

“During the last decade we have become BSI kitemark registered, we also now have an on site MOT station , service bay and tyre bay to offer a wider range of services to our customers including our new diamond cut specialist wheel refurbishment machine.”