{"id":5295,"date":"2024-10-23T10:25:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history\/?p=5295"},"modified":"2025-08-29T15:33:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T15:33:07","slug":"thompsons-shopfitters-building-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/thompsons-shopfitters-building-contractors\/","title":{"rendered":"Thompsons Shopfitters &#038; Building Contractors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thompson Contracts Blackpool Ltd was founded in 2008 by brothers Matthew and Joseph Thompson. Initially targeting pubs, breweries, and leisure facilities, the company quickly grew in reputation and scope. After two years of operations, they relocated from a single unit on a business park to Dales Farm, where they established their Head Office and workshops. This move marked the beginning of their expansion into new sectors, including service stations, hospitals, hotels, railway stations, and airports. Between 2016 and 2018, Thompson Contracts further broadened its portfolio, taking on projects within the retail sector and for football clubs. However, in 2019, the Thompson brothers decided to sell the company to a private equity firm, with Matthew remaining on board as Executive Director to guide the company&#8217;s continued growth.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, Matthew Thompson reacquired Thompson Contracts, refocusing the business on its family-run roots. Emphasising the company\u2019s commitment to quality craftsmanship and excellent service delivery, Matthew and Joseph Thompson also announced the launch of a new division\u2014Commercial Solar Panels. This new venture, led by Solar Director Jon Kemp, offers renewable energy solutions to both new and existing customers. Throughout its journey, Thompson Contracts has successfully completed thousands of fit-outs for leading clients, including global names such as KFC, Tim Hortons, Gleneagles, Euro Garages, The Savoy Grill, Hilton Hotels, and many others.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/davia-walmsley-founds-daedalian-glass-studios-in-blackpool\/\"><strong>Daedalian Glass Studios<\/strong><\/a> became part of Thompsons Contracts Group in November 2024. Daedalian&#8217;s founding family and studios were retained following the acquisition and are now working closely with Thompsons on exclusive interior projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thompson Contracts Blackpool Ltd was founded in 2008 by brothers Matthew and Joseph Thompson. Initially targeting pubs, breweries, and leisure facilities, the company quickly grew in reputation and scope. 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