Established for over 32 years, Fairport Containers is one of the UK's leading providers of waste container refurbishment, remodelling, resale services.
Fairport Containers was formed in 1993 and has served the waste and recycling sector ever since. The company was part of the Fairport Engineering Group which was formed in 1982 by the founder, John Porter, who headed up a management team and bought a part of the Leonard Fairclough Group.
Fairport Containers Ltd is part of the Fairport Holdings Group of companies, which also includes Fairport Construction Equipment, Fairport Garages, Fairport Storage and Fairport Properties.
Fairport Engineering Ltd, later to become Fairport Holdings Group of Companies is founded by John Alan Porter, father of Andrew Porter and grandfather of David Porter.
Andrew launches Fairport Containers Ltd after winning the tender to refurbish waste containers for Biffa Waste Services. More than 30 years on, Biffa is still Fairport's longest-standing customer.
Contracts awarded by Leigh Environmental, now Veolia and BPB, now DS Smith.
Contract awarded by Manchester Waste, now Viridor.
Fairport Containers moves to its present Adlington site to expand the business.
Fairport Containers' Mobile Division is launched.
Fairport Containers brings its transport fleet in-house and buys a number of new vehicles to support customers nationwide.
Grandson of John and Andrew’s son David Porter joins the Group.
Contract with Sita, now Suez is awarded.
ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certifications achieved.
Third and largest site is acquired in Bridgwater, Somerset.
Fairport Containers celebrates 20 years Anniversary; Gala Dinner and Sponsored Bike Ride raises over £15,000 for Cancer Research to mark the occasion.
Fairport launches its Textile and Recycling Banks Division.
This new division was awarded contracts with British Heart Foundation, Scope, Sense & Oxfam.
Fairport Containers donates a further £11,000 to Cancer Research thanks to Director, David Porter and Fabricator Welder, Lee Swales running the London Marathon.
Fairport Containers again makes an industry first with its investment in Wagon and Drag Hook Loaders.
Fairport Containers is awarded the rebranding contract with SUEZ formerly Sita.
First waste container refurbisher to offer comprehensive mobile capabilities complete with Inflatable Workshop.
Contracts with Coventry City Council and Enfield Council are won. Awarded new contract with Veolia after re-tender for all offsite refurbishment work.
Fairport Containers host a grand opening for the fully operational Bridgwater site.
Fairport moves the second Aston Clinton site to larger site.
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- Biffa
The working partnership between Biffa and Fairport was set up by my predecessor and I have never had any reason to change anything, so long may it continue.
