2026 marks a significant milestone for John King Chains Group as the business enters its Centenary year.

Founded in 1926, John King Chains Group has built a strong reputation for engineering excellence, quality manufacturing, and long-term customer partnerships. Over the past century, the business has continually adapted its products, capabilities, and markets. Producing industry-leading solutions and staying competitive within ever changing industrial environments.

A defining characteristic of the Group has been its ability to evolve through strategic diversification and international expansion. This approach has supported the development of a broad product and service offering, alongside a growing global presence. Throughout this growth, strong UK manufacturing heritage has remained central to the Group’s success.

Remaining a family-owned, private enterprise after 100 years is a point of particular pride. This independence enables long-term decision-making, consistent values, and sustained investment in people, operations, and infrastructure. A continued focus on leadership development, operational capability, and collaboration across the global Group, positions the business strongly for the future.

The Centenary is, above all, a reflection of the people behind the business.

Commenting on the Centenary, William Wadsworth, Group Managing Director of John King Chains, said:

“Reaching 100 years in business is a significant achievement and one that truly belongs to the people of the John King Chains Group. The skill, commitment, and pride shown throughout the business over generations has been fundamental to our continued success.”

Over the past century, the expertise and dedication of employees throughout the ‘kingdom’ of John King have been central to its continued success. Their knowledge, experience, and pride in what they do have shaped the business and forged long-standing relationships with customers and partners worldwide.

As John King Chains Group begins its Centenary year, the focus remains firmly on continued progress, innovation, and delivering long-term value for customers across global markets.

Oliver Wadsworth, President of John King Chains USA Inc. commented:

“As part of our strategic goals, the U.S. market remains a priority for our organisation, serving as a cornerstone in the execution of our 10-year growth plan. This focus reflects the market’s critical role in driving sustainable expansion and delivering on our long-term objectives.”

With a proud heritage as a British family-owned manufacturer, John King Chains Group enters its Centenary year focused not only on celebrating the past, but on shaping the future of industrial manufacturing for generations to come.