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A champion of British industry, John Guest, founder and chairman of John Guest International, has passed away, aged 83.

Mr Guest formed his first company in 1961, specialising in precision engineering and tool making. In 1974 he invented the first ‘Speedfit’ push–fit fitting and under his guidance the company grew.

The company now supply’s around 3,500 different varieties of fittings, tube and other fluid control products to a wide range of markets.

Mr Guest received an MBE for Services to Industry in 1982 and, in 1995, an Honorary Masters Degree from Brunel University.

His sons Robert, Barry and Tim and grandsons Tristan and James who also work in the business, fully intend to build upon his legacy and continue the company’s worldwide growth.