Company History
Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carrier
The marine team paints the flight deck of the Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier.
Dow Chemicals
Awarded 5 year contract by Dow Chemicals.
The Kelpies
Steelwork for the iconic Kelpies installation is painted in our factory.
Olympic Park
Our shop applied coatings team work on the ArcelorMittal Orbit for the Olympic Park.
King’s Cross Station
King’s Cross Station Redevelopment – works are carried out on the station roof while our encapsulation system protects the public below.
Winning Awards
Jack Tighe receives a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Institute of Corrosion.
Wembley Stadium
Work begins on the new Wembley Stadium.
Her Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth
First contract with BAE Systems at HMNB Portsmouth, leading to our continuous presence at the naval base for over 17 years.
Rothera Research Station
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.
Millennium Stadium
Awarded painting contract for Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.
Starting Again
Jack Tighe begins to build up a new painting company, re-acquiring the Tighe name and working with many of the original management team.
Business Sold
Business sold to HAT Group, a publicly quoted company. As part of the deal, Jack Tighe is not permitted to work in the painting industry for five years.
Company Expansion
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.
Pembroke Power Station
Secured one of the largest single painting contracts ever awarded for Pembroke Power Station.
Continuing Growth
Significant growth achieved, winning several contracts to decorate RAF stations.
Company Founded
Jack Tighe established the company in 1954.
