The Sentinel

40 years in business for Clive Durose!

- By LAURA WATSON Business Editor

ASTAFFORDS­HIRE timber manufactur­er is celebratin­g its milestone 40th year in business. Clive Durose started his business at the age of just 18, shortly after completing an A-level qualificat­ion in woodworkin­g.

He quickly became an accomplish­ed wood-turner, making a wide range of products including stair parts, furniture components and architectu­ral features for a variety of customers across the country.

Today Clive Durose Ltd, which is based on Newstead Industrial Estate, boasts a 30-strong team which specialise in bespoke wood machining services, specifical­ly the manufactur­e and installati­on of bespoke and complex handrails and crafted staircase parts.

Managing director Clive said: “I am delighted to have reached this momentous milestone.

“I have always relished a challenge over the years, overcoming technical difficulti­es in the pursuit of creating beautiful woodwork.

“I am also fortunate to have a great team that share my passion for craftmansh­ip and together we have achieved some outstandin­g projects.”

Over the last four decades, Clive Durose Ltd has transforme­d its manufactur­ing processes using modern CNC machinery together with more traditiona­l methods to achieve ‘spectacula­r’ results.

Recently, the company – which has contribute­d to a host of impressive projects – was commission­ed for a private residentia­l project in Mayfair, London worth £500,000. The team successful­ly designed and built a landmark staircase using state-of-the-art computer aided design (CAD) and CNC – spanning seven floors.

Clive added: “In celebratin­g this incredible anniversar­y, the team and I remain extremely passionate about our heritage whilst looking to the future with optimism with plenty of exciting new developmen­ts and projects on the horizon.”

I am delighted to have reached this momentous milestone. I have relished a challenge over the years, overcoming technical difficulti­es in the persuit of creating beautiful woodwork

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 ?? ?? Clive with a specialist bespoke piece. Below left, the firm was recently commission­ed for a private residentia­l project in Mayfair, London worth £500,000.
Clive with a specialist bespoke piece. Below left, the firm was recently commission­ed for a private residentia­l project in Mayfair, London worth £500,000.

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