PECO has been featured in The Times as part of its 80th anniversary year, highlighting the company's history, manufacturing operation in Devon and plans for the future.
Published on 31 August 2026, the feature, Meet the world's largest maker of model railway track, takes readers behind the scenes at PECO in Beer, exploring how a family business founded in 1946 has grown into an international name in model railways.
The article looks at PECO history, from Sydney and Claudine Pritchard founding the company in 1946 and the move from Seaton to Beer in 1970, through to the manufacturing operation in place today. It also explores the continued investment being made in British manufacturing, including the recent return of nickel silver rail production to the Beer site.
As PECO celebrates 80 years, the feature provides an interesting look at the people, heritage and manufacturing expertise behind the products used by railway modellers around the world.
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