East Anglian machinery dealer Thurlow Nunn Standen is celebrating 150 years of operation this year.
Part of the Thurlow Nunn Group, the company traces back to 1875 when George Thurlow, the great-great-grandfather of current chairman James Thurlow, founded the business in Stowmarket.
Initially supplying steam engines and threshing equipment, Thurlow Nunn Standen is now one of the leading machinery dealerships in the area, with an extensive range of equipment on offer. The overall group operates 17 depots, including 11 car dealerships across East Anglia, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Its agricultural arm acts as a main dealer for the Agco brands Fendt, Massey Ferguson and Valtra, alongside Manitou, Kubota, Sumo, Opico, Claydon, Kverneland and Major Equipment.
“This business has been successfully run by six generations of the same family, which is an achievement the family is proud to celebrate,” said Will Tew, managing director of Thurlow Nunn and Thurlow Nunn Standen.
“We are thrilled to be commemorating our 150th anniversary in 2025 with special events to include our colleagues, business partners, family and friends. The Thurlow family’s story is both fascinating and significant, and we are excited to be able to share this occasion with a wider audience. As the business continues to grow and thrive, we are eager to see what the future holds.”
To mark the milestone, the company is holding several fundraising events, to raise £150,000 for Dementia UK. James Thurlow, who lost his father last June to dementia, notes: “Father was a dedicated and well-known figure in the East Anglian farming community; he was so proud of our family business and he would have loved being part of our celebrations.
“Dementia is a cruel disease, which has a devastating effect on sufferers and their families. We feel fortunate to have this opportunity to raise money to help support others affected by the disease.”
You can help the company reach its goal by donating here.
