AN award winning company is marking a milestone 125 years of milling in Maldon.

This Autumn Carr’s Flour Mills Ltd will be marking the extraordinary anniversary at the Carr’s Maldon mill.

The business is unveiling a brand new gold liveried 125 year anniversary lorry.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: HGV driver Vicky Edwards with the brand new gold Carr's lorryHGV driver Vicky Edwards with the brand new gold Carr's lorry

Alongside this, the staff at Carr’s’ Maldon mill came together to mark this moment for future generations at the mill.

The mill has attracted generations of families who work there, solidifying the mill’s historic presence in the community.

It says this community spirit has been "invaluable" over the past 18 months of the pandemic especially after an increase in demand for flour at the beginning of 2020.

Simon Digby, operations manager for Carr’s, said: "125 years of milling at the Maldon mill is a testament to the impeccable work of the team here, as well as the continued loyalty of our customers, colleagues and peers.

"We’re incredibly proud to continue the traditions of the mill, represent the Carr’s Flour values and supply our customers with the very best flour."

The Maldon mill is the smallest and most flexible of the Carr’s mills.

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It is a supplier to many of the artisan bakers, particularly in the wider Essex and London area.

Adam Buckeley, production manager for Carr’s, said: "I’m delighted to be a part of Carr’s’ Maldon history; the mill has endured two world wars, and now a pandemic.

"As an integral part of the community, a lot of our long-term success derives from keeping things local.

"For example, we still source 70 per cent of our wheat locally to the mill – we’re so lucky to have quality ingredients and skilled partners right on our doorstep."