Matthew Algie

Our business has a rich history that dates back to 1864 when we were founded on the banks of the Clyde in Glasgow. Today, we continue to thrive and remain committed to our roots. We take pride in roasting exceptional coffee that is enjoyed by thousands of cafés and hospitality businesses across the UK and Ireland.

With an expanding product range and service offering, we have grown our workforce to over 400 dedicated professionals. Our team comprises of industry-leading experts in green coffee buying, roasting, barista training, and field engineering. Together, we work towards a shared mission of helping our customers flourish, which has become our driving passion, especially in these challenging times.

We’re fiercely proud of our award-winning roastery. Since 1964, we have been roasting coffee at our site on Lawmoor Road in Glasgow.  

Coffee roasting is an art that requires a great deal of knowledge, skill, and precision. At the heart of it all is the roasting process, which transforms green coffee beans into the aromatic and flavorful beans we all know and love. As coffee beans are roasted, they undergo a chemical reaction that causes them to change color, release oils, and develop complex flavour profiles – it’s magic!

We take great care in selecting the finest beans from around the world and roasting them to perfection. We use state-of-the-art equipment and employ a team of expert roasters who carefully monitor the roasting process to ensure that each batch is roasted to its optimal flavour profile.