JOHN CRANE: Veteran says goodbye

King has been instrumental in the company and a loyal partner to eponymous boss John Crane for over 24 years.

A party was held to begin just over a week of celebrations of his time at the company and Anthony is pictured in the John Crane offices holding a cake made by Sales Office Supervisor Alison Hardy, on an emotional final day.

Commenting on his retirement, John Crane said: "I could not have wished for a better partner."