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Today, Taylor Wimpey plc is an international housing, property and construction company, employing more than 7,000 people worldwide, with its headquarters in the West Midlands (UK).
Taylor Wimpey de España has been operating in Spain since 1958 and is a key part of our operation, with a number of new and architecturally stunning developments in the Balearic Islands, the Costa Blanca and the Costa del Sol, all prime locations.
We have been dedicated to the construction industry for almost 100 years, since the day our founder, at the age of just 16, had the dream of building two houses in Blackpool and through to the present day.
16-year old Frank Taylor borrows £100 to build 2 houses in Blackpool. Too young to form his own company, his uncle Jack Woodrow lent his name to the business and 'Taylor Woodrow' was born. Frank Taylor made 100% profit on this first venture.
Taylor Wimpey becomes a limited company with a capital of £3 million. Housing development begins in the USA and contracting activity starts.
We now have 7 subsidiaries, 3 associate companies in the US. We look for new markets while continuing to build homes in the US. In London, Atlantic House is built - the first major reconstruction in the City of London since the bombing.
We are now running over 250 projects around the world. Our new head office in Southall is finished. Work begins on Donnington Power Station, and Calder Hall Nuclear Power Station is completed.
Taylor Wimpey is appointed as main contractor to build the New Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King at Liverpool.
The St. Katherine’s Dock project beings in London: one of the most ambitious private urban development complexes ever undertaken in the city.
We become a founder member of the Channel Tunnel consortium. Housing in Canada, Florida and California continues to develop.
We continue our international investment strategy dedicated to developing our business in housing, property and construction.
On 3rd July 2007, Taylor Wimpey plc and George Wimpey plc merged together to form Taylor Wimpey plc.
Today Taylor Wimpey is a FTSE Top 200 company, and one of the UK's leading housing and development companies under Taylor Wimpey brand.
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The Spanish business has been developed through a growing reputation for service and quality and consistent emphasis on the calibre of local and international team members, who aim to put the customer first.
We have our own regional offices in the different areas in which we operate, with staff trained by highly motivated professionals to meet our customers’ requirements.
Some of the most attractive of our homes take their inspiration from the traditional architecture of the region. Our developments are all close to fascinating towns, cities and countryside with shopping and leisure facilities never far away. They are also convenient for major transport routes and airports.
A number of our developments are near outstanding golf courses or have a choice of courses within easy reach of your home.
We never compromise on quality, taking the utmost care in building our homes and paying attention to detail at all times. All our properties offered with a 10 year structural guarantee.
Whatever exterior form they take, all our homes incorporate 21st century features, appliances and facilities.
