Essilor welcomes Phillip Hammond to Thornbury

Essilor managing director Mike Kirkley (pictured left) welcomed MP Phillip Hammond (centre) to its Thornbury site last week.

The secretary of state for foreign and commonwealth affairs was given a guided tour by Essilor’s head of production Andy Duddridge (also pictured) and stayed on for afternoon tea with Essilor’s executive team.

Kirkley said: 'I’m delighted and privileged that Phillip Hammond chose to visit Essilor. The business here is flourishing and we set an outstanding example to other UK businesses of the level success that can be achieved with a clear strategy, determination, great team work and the commitment of our independent customers.