PEOPLE Mark Cropper represents the sixth generation of the Cropper family involved in the business. The family commitment to the company is matched by a tradition of long service by its employees, many from local families who have worked at the mill for generations too, providing labour, technical skills, craftsmanship as well as stability, independence and long-term vision. Hard work, resilience, support of each other and a degree of determination helps to deliver the company’s management charter which outlines the key attributes for our success which include openness, integrity, confidentiality and respect for others. With 500 employees, James Cropper is the largest private sector employer in Cumbria, and invests £17 million into the local economy annually. We are very fortunate to have a very talented and dedicated workforce and we continue to invest a considerable amount in training. Over recent years have introduced a number of apprenticeship schemes across various disciplines at the mill, just one example of how we are passing our craft down the generations.
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