Spring Ram Corporation
Manufacturer of kitchens and bathrooms of West Yorkshire
1979 Company formed by Bill Rooney And Bob Murray (RAM from their initials)[1]
By 1991 had achieved 11.5 years of uninterrupted growth; had 15 percent of the market for kitchens and bathrooms.
1992 Accounting irregularities discovered at subsidiary Balterley Bathrooms; diversified into wooden furniture by acquiring Stag Furniture for cash[2]. The finance director subsequently resigned.
1993 Major management changes as the group went into substantial loss[3]
With no experience of door making, the company built Europe's largest door making factory at Barnsley[4]
1995 Acquired Crosby Sarek and Crosby Kitchens from Norcros[5]
1996 Major losses, principally due to Spring Bathrooms and Crosby Doors[6]. Had to sell the door-making business for less than the value of its assets.
1999 Sold Stag to its management[7]