Company History

The marine team paints the flight deck of the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.

Steelwork for the iconic Kelpies installation is painted in our factory.

King’s Cross Station Redevelopment – works are carried out on the station roof while our encapsulation system protects the public below.

Work begins on the new Wembley Stadium.

Teams travel to Antarctica to paint the Rothera Research Station. Having established our technical capability to work in these harsh conditions, we are asked to return for the next refurbishment in 2008.

Jack Tighe begins to build up a new painting company, re-acquiring the Tighe name and working with many of the original management team.

From 1970 to 1980 the company expanded into industrial painting with contracts for North Sea oil projects at Flotta and Sullom Voe, as well as the new coal fired power station programme. During this period, the decorating business continues to prosper with contracts for MOD bases, schools and hospitals.

Significant growth achieved, winning several contracts to decorate RAF stations.