N-ice way to say goodbye to Peterborough firm director after 50 years

A city firm has paid tribute to a former general manager who has retired after 50 years with the company.
David Barton who retires as General Manager of King Bros at Orton after 50 years. EMN-190502-130326009David Barton who retires as General Manager of King Bros at Orton after 50 years. EMN-190502-130326009
David Barton who retires as General Manager of King Bros at Orton after 50 years. EMN-190502-130326009

David Barton had spend five decades with refrigeration firm King Brothers, based in Orton, before retiring earlier this month.

The former director of the company was given a special send off, as a large ice sculpture was created as he left for the final time.

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Paying tribute, Martin King, company director said: “David’s dad was a farmer. When he was 16, there was not a great deal of work at the farm so he went to find a job.

“He came here and spoke to my grandfather - he had an interview in my grandfather’s kitchen, and started work that day.

“He stayed working here ever since.”

David became a company director about 20 years ago, and has seen a number of staff members come and go - even though the family run firm has a reputation for keeping staff for many years.

Martin said: “He has seen a lot of changes during his time. But when we go to regular meetings, people always say they would not like to play poker with him - he is always very calm.

“While he has retired, I don’t think we have seen the last of him here - I am sure he will come in to see how we are doing.”