About Us
Founded in 1868, Francis Kirk & Son Ltd is widely acknowledged as an expert in the engineering and fastening business. With our extensive stocks of engineering products and highly experienced and knowledgeable staff, we serve a broad range of customers both nationally and internationally.
In 1989 Francis Kirk (Socket Screws) was incorporated into the FK Group of Companies and has been a major supplier of socket screws made by Holokrome and Unbrako. More recently, due to our ISO9001 rating, we have been appointed as the sole European supplier of Durlok anti-vibration bolts.
We aim to stock the highest quality fastener product ranges as well as other engineering requirements from premium brands such as Draper, Dormer, Gedore, Makita, Philidas and Stanley.
Based in Denton, Manchester a modern purpose-built 24000sq foot warehouse and office complex, complete with trade counter facilities which stocks personal protective equipment, clothing and abrasives, power tools and cutting tools and fasteners is a convenient place for local trades to purchase supplies.
We are a family-orientated company where individuals are approachable and the personal touch is valued. The combined years of experience in the small staff team runs into hundreds of years. Our loyal and highly valued staff have regular product training from the companies we represent.
As an independent distributor the objective of Francis Kirk & Son Ltd has always been to offer the finest quality engineering products and solutions, giving stability and security to the industry. Our company ethos is value and quality with integrity
Our policy is to ensure the quality of the fastenings we provide is of the highest standard by using reliable sources and our worldwide purchasing power.
FK Group supplies locally with immediate delivery and overnight to those in the UK. We also ship worldwide with daily deliveries to various countries.
Francis Kirk & Son Ltd has been a THS member from the beginning and thus has a unique perspective on the past, present and future of the company. We believe that the independents, however big, will only survive long term when they are actively involved in a group purchasing system such as THS; their reputation and professionalism is exemplary. It opens many doors to a wide diversified supply chain without a huge capital commitment and allows us to compete for the multinational accounts.