TOP MARKS FOR SHERIDAN ON WORK ANNIVERSARY
A Normanton manufacturer of luxury worktops is celebrating 20 years of growing success in 2016.
Established in 1996, Sheridan Fabrications is Europe's largest manufacturer and supplier of bespoke luxury worktops to some of the biggest names in kitchen retail, as well as a huge network of specialist retailers across the UK. Managing director John Blackburn started the business with two employees in a 1,500 sq ft factory in Bradford. Now, the company employs around 200 people at its 130,000 sq ft Normanton site and turnover is in the region of £20m. Retail giants including Wickes, Ikea, Magnet, Homebase and Jewson are among its customers.
Managing director John Blackburn says times have been hard, but by developing innovative and affordable products and maintaining the manufacturing capacity to supply its blue chip clients, Sheridan has emerged stronger and with a solid foundation for further growth.
"There's no doubt the value of the market has fallen thanks mainly to the slowdown in housebuilding and home renovation projects in recent times. But sales have picked up again, helped a lot by the trend towards more open plan kitchen-diner spaces and the importance of design and higher-quality finishes particularly for worktops.
"We're confident we'll see double digit growth next year, particularly in bespoke worktops as granite and quartz are becoming much more competitively priced. It's a great time to be celebrating this milestone, and we've lots planned to help our fantastic team and our customers share in our success."
Throughout 2016, Sheridan will celebrate its 20th anniversary celebrations with a number of special promotions for its customers, and is also planning a charity fun day for its team in support of Pontefract's Prince of Wales Hospice.
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Established in 1996, Sheridan has grown to become the largest supplier of bespoke premium worktops in Europe, with the most comprehensive range of products manufactured under one roof, at their 130,000 sq ft premises in Normanton, West Yorkshire.
From natural work surfaces such as granite and solid wood, to manmade materials such as solid surface and quartz, Sheridan offers the very best solution to every possible requirement, at highly competitive prices. Sheridan is committed to providing high quality work surfaces and unrivalled customer services to the smallest and most specialist independent retailer, whilst being a trusted supplier to blue chip clients. www.sheridan-uk.com