The Listers Marketing department launches new Corporate Identity and website.

November 1998

Robert N Peters appointed as Managing Director.

February 1993

David Lister passed away but his three children – John, Colin and Catherine remain as non-executive directors.

April 1990

Listers relocated premises – moving stock, offices and staff to Landseer Road, Ipswich.

October 1989

John Lister is appointed Managing Director.

August 1987

Listers sets up in-house production facilities for pre-packing goods; total office and warehouse capacity of approximately 125k sq ft (11.61k sq metres).

August 1987

The company increased floor area by buying additional warehouse and increasing stock levels.

1981

Listers creates own label ‘Listerpack’ product range comprising budget ironmongery, security, door furniture, screws and fixings.

April 1976

The company’s first computer system was installed – ABS.

May 1974

The company was originally founded by David Lister, known as ‘JDL’. Based at Farthing Road Industrial Estate Ipswich, the business concentrated on stocking and distributing locks, security fittings and builders ironmongery.