AGZ Group would like to wish our good friend and colleague Jimmy McGlynn a fond farewell as he begins his well deserved retirement (hopefully on the golf course).

Jimmy started with Gillrick Metalwork on 13th September 2005 and has been a loyal and valued employee from day one to his last shift on Friday 24th February 2017.

Jimmy is pictured being presented with a farewell gift and cake from Derek Anderson (Works Manager), William Rankin (General Manager) and the rest of the team at Gillrick Metalwork.

Good Luck Jimmy. We wish you well and keep in touch!

AGZ Group would like to celebrate John Gardner’s 30 years’ service at Argon Engineering.

Back in September 1986, John approached Gordon McCracken (owner and then Managing Director of Argon Engineering) looking for a start as a Fabricator. Unfortunately, there were no vacancies at that time but Gordon confirmed to John that the business was looking for an experienced Labourer. John accepted the position and after a month was made up to the position of full time Fabricator. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since then, from Labourer to Fabricator to Fabrication Chargehand to Works Manager, John has been involved front line as the business has evolved and developed in line with our customers’ demands, expectations and regulatory requirements.

Johns numerous achievements include Certification to the IOSH Managing Safely standard and being the competent Welding Inspector to BS EN 1090 standard.

Speaking to John about his time at Argon, he said “I don’t know where the 30 years have gone, but I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Argon Engineering and look forward to spending the rest of my working career contributing to the continued success of the business”

John, from all at AGZ Group, many thanks for your contribution to the business over the last 30 years and wishing you continued success.

 

AGZ Group are delighted to announce that Argon Engineering’s Fabrication Supervisor, Darren Spence (Pictured above), has successfully completed the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme Certificate.

This certification again demonstrates AGZ Group’s commitment to employee development and workplace health and safety.

Well Done Darren!

Zeus Engineering is delighted to welcome Darren Muirhead into his new position of General Manager.

As a multi skilled engineer and a strong motivational leader, Darren has the qualities required to support and drive the business forward on its continuous improvement strategy.

All management and employees of the AGZ Group wish Darren every success in his new position at Zeus Engineering.

Congratulations to Zeus Engineering who are celebrating 50 years in business.

Founded in July 1966, by Donald McCracken, Zeus Engineering still operates to the same principles and values that have built a solid reputation for providing high quality precision engineering services and solutions to their customers.

It all started for Zeus Engineering at Southburn Road, Coatdyke before moving to our current purpose built facility at Stirling Road Industrial Estate in 1978.

Pictured Below: The original founding team – (L-R Back Row) Donald McCracken, Isabelle McCracken, Jimmy Reidy, John Burns, Hugh Cartwright, John Kelly. (L-R Front Row) Ian Fraser, Tom Walker, John Madurey

Prices in 1966

Average House Price £3620

Petrol per litre 5p

Average Car £950

Professional Footballers Wage per week £100

Pint of Beer 10p

Zeus remains in the hands of the McCracken family and continues to go from strength to strength along with its sister companies Argon Engineering and Gillrick Metalwork forming the highly successful AGZ Group.

Cheers to the next 50 Years!