Renowned Lanarkshire business enters its second century with family still at its core

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One of South Lanarkshire’s best-known businesses is marking its 100th birthday… and is still run by the family that started it.Equi’s moved its ice cream production last year to a new state-of-the-art factory in Rutherglen, with the help of South Lanarkshire Council, after spending no fewer than 99 years at Hamilton’s Peacock Cross.The company will never forget its roots, however, with the café remaining at the familiar location.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android And those roots are strong, with tradition running in the company’s DNA not just in a business sense, but in a literal one, for founder Pietro’s great-granddaughter, Alex, having become the fourth generation of Equis to join the business.Managing director David Equi is rightfully proud to have his daughter working with the family business, but Alex revealed that there was a vital condition to her employment.

She told Lanarkshire Live : “My dad made it clear that I could only work here if I got a degree first, the same as he did.” Alex did so in style, achieving a first in Business and Administration from Glasgow University, and opening the door to her continuing the family tradition.“Once I had graduated, I began work here, and have loved every minute of it,” she smiled. “We are brought up with the business so it’s not just a great job,