The company was founded in 1977 as a steel stockholding company at Prestwick supplying manufacturing companies around the UK with the quality of steel that met their requirements.

Starting with just three employees, the company diversified to provide fabrication services to customers and steadily grew a UK-wide customer base. The company reinvested profits steadily with acquisitions of new machinery and systems and as a result the company acquired a consistent reputation for innovation and an ability to offer new, more sophisticated services.

Nichol McKay is proud to play a vital strategic role in the supply chains of some of Europe’s largest manufacturers of capital goods.

Over the years a strong management team has been created, providing in-depth skill across the spectrum of products and services that the company provides.

Today Andrew Nichol, as Managing Director, is taking the company forward with a long-term view in relation to continuing investment in machinery, systems and people. The company now employs over 80 skilled staff.