Morris Bufton & Co Ltd, based in Ludlow, is toasting 70 years of operation this summer along with a long-held partnership with Europe’s top trailer maker, Ifor Williams Trailers.
Ten years ago, the firm also sprang into action to deliver the iconic Christmas tree that stands outside 10 Downing Street. John lent a sturdy 18ft flatbed Ifor Williams Trailer to transport the splendid 22-foot Nordmann Fir from its growers, Dinmore Hill Trees, to the Prime Minister’s official residence in London where it became an integral feature of Christmas news bulletins, standing guard alongside an on-duty police officer.
Steve, 52, added: “Dad was always looking for a deal, but it was his knowledge that was second to none. He had dealers themselves ringing him for advice on the value of secondhand trailers! John took the business in a new direction by supplying horticultural machinery, establishing links with international brands such as Stihl chainsaws, STIGA gardening tools and Ariens mowers, and building up the trailer side of the business with top trailer maker Ifor Williams Trailers.