About us

Founded by Andy Moran in the 1970s, the business started by supplying engraved goods and wooden components for the trophy and giftware industries. With the arrival of Geoff Lewis in 1979, the company expanded into large-scale manufacturing, producing everything from small bases to larger items like snooker tables, always emphasizing skilled craftsmanship and efficient production methods.

Throughout the 1980s, Moran’s focused on mass manufacturing bespoke wooden products across various industries. To remain competitive in price-driven markets, the company prioritized internal efficiencies and invested in the latest woodworking technologies. As market conditions shifted in the 1990s, Moran’s adapted by leveraging its extensive knowledge of wood and machining to diversify into new areas, broadening its product range and expertise.

The early 2000s saw further growth and a renewed focus on quality with the addition of Andy’s son Paul in 2000 and son-in-law Neil Horton in 2005. This new leadership drove the company’s evolution into luxury packaging, hospitality, point of sale, and signage, emphasizing custom-made, premium products. As demand grew, Moran’s expanded multiple times, ultimately settling into a 35,000 square foot facility in Warrington. Here, traditional craftsmanship meets modern technology, allowing the company to deliver high-quality wooden solutions that cater to a diverse clientele.

We have a team of over 50 skilled wood machinists, spray finishers and engravers employed in our factory in Birchwood, Warrington. The factory covers 35,000 sq ft and has a large and flexible capacity for high volume and small batch production.

As our family business has grown and diversified over the years we have evolved specific capabilities in new product design and development. All our design work is informed by an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes and a thorough knowledge of the strengths, versatility and diverse aesthetics of our core material – wood. We love to seek out new ideas, new products, new markets. The variety of our customer base and product range keeps things constantly fresh and interesting. The challenges presented by creative design agencies and clients are ones we relish, and the results are clearly presented in our work. We’re proud to be part of British manufacturing.