Heritage Video

The company's founder and namesake, Frank Perkins, was born in Peterborough on 20 February 1889. His father and grandfather were engineers and the family firm, Barford and Perkins, manufactured agricultural machinery and road rollers.

Perkins heritage exhibition, on display in the North Offices, is opening its doors to retired employees. The project, opened by former Perkins president Mike Baunton, aims to illustrate to employees and visitors the company's fascinating past through memorabilia, video footage and a display of historical products.

If the P6 was the engine that gained the early reputation for Perkins, then the 6.354 restored the Company’s image following the R6 saga...

Discover the history of Perkins from 1932 to the present. From humble beginnings in Peterborough Cambridgeshire, Frank Perkins launched his first diesel engine in 1932 - the 4 cylinder Vixen...