About FG Alden Ltd

FG Alden Ltd was founded in 1923 by Frederick George Alden and first operated from Oxford High Street before moving to New Road in 1925. The company built a reputation for complete country house installations, becoming one of the first in the country to use welded pipework.

Throughout the 1930s, Alden made great strides in air conditioning as well as central heating, an area that became known as environmental engineering and now forms a key pillar of our services.

At the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, Alden became heavily involved in Britain’s war effort, turning over their workforce to the needs of the nation.

Following the war, Alden’s experience working with the country’s universities paid great dividends. The Government’s interest in education meant that this became a considerable growth area for the company, and another important sector in our ongoing work.

During the 1950s, Alden carried out many contracts for the Government, and undertook the refurbishment of London’s Guildhall.

In 1961, Alden moved to Aristotle Lane.

The new prosperity of the 1960s brought contracts in the commercial sector, particularly office blocks and retail outlets, helping to shape our company’s expertise in private sector developments.

Alden was heavily involved in the hospital expansion programme of the 1970s and early 1980s, playing a pivotal role in transforming healthcare infrastructure across the country.

Throughout the 1990s, Alden’s contracts expanded to include work within the pharmaceutical research and manufacturing industry, further developing our technical expertise and sector-specific knowledge.

In the year 2000, Alden moved to Langford Locks, Kidlington, where we’re still located to this day.

Since entering the 21st century, the Alden team is proud to have been associated with many prestigious projects, including the Saïd Business School, Tusmore House, Kensington Palace and Lord’s Pavilion.