A FAMILY business which has played a part in some of the biggest events in recent history has celebrated a huge milestone.

International manufacturing company Impamark, based in Burnham, has celebrated its 55th anniversary.

Impamark has been supplying branded merchandise for 55 years, having worked with many different industry sectors and specialised markets.

The business produced coins for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, her 90th birthday in 2016, her Platinum Jubilee in 2022 and the King’s Coronation last year.

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They have also previously worked closely with the Armed Forces and in 2009 were given an official MoD licence to supply HM Forces, which they still hold today.

The company was founded in 1969 by David Thurgood, who had a plan to have a full manufacturing empire.

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Nicky Crisp is the managing director of Impamark and daughter of founder David.

She said: “My dad was an inspirational man and extremely hard working.

“I joined the company in 1988 on the sales side, some 36 years ago.

"Many people have said that I take after him and I got all of his sale genes, which I have now passed on to my son Rory.

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“I would like to thank our wonderful client base, many of whom have been loyal to us for over 25 years or longer.

"I would also like to thank our extensive supplier network, without these trustworthy partnerships created over decades, we would not be here today."

Impamark is a relatively small company and only has six employees. With three people in the UK and three in Spain.

As the years progressed Nicky’s mother Anne Thurgood took over, as dad David saw his health deteriorate up until he died in 2016.

Anne said: “I think it’s pretty good for a small company going through all the problems we’ve been able to get through.

“If Nicky has been successful, it is because she has worked hard and gives above normal service, which is rare today.

“Nicky is a very good salesperson, she builds relationships and she doesn’t let people down.

“You have to be different from other people, it isn’t always about being the cheapest and to be someone that people want to deal with.”