ONE OF Northallerton’s oldest established companies has moved to a new home.

Steel fabrication company Langtons has been in the town since 1830, when it operated a blacksmith’s forge and ironworks business on Friarage Street, working closely with the farming community.

It was acquired by regional construction company Walter Thompson in 1961 and following the move in 1975 to new premises on Finkills Way.

And, needing more modern premises, it has now established a new base in Thurston Road, giving scope to develop and expand into other areas.

General manager Chris Hunter said: “We’ve named our new premises Stanley House, in memory of Stanley Thompson, of the founding family and who played a major role in the expansion of the company. Stanley’s daughter Pauline Fordy officially opened the building for us.

“It’s unusual these days to have a business still in the founding family’s hands after three generations.

"Their investment and commitment in our relocation to a purpose-built site shows a determination to allow the company to grow."