Pictured above: Kenny Macfarlane and Clive Durose
Joining forces with the Staffordshire University Knowledge
Transfer Partnership has proved a very successful union for
Trentham fine wood working company Clive Durose Woodturners
Ltd.
The company is benefiting from the expertise of two new design
graduates, Kenny Macfarlane and Eleanor Moss and is enhancing their
future prospects by funding them both to complete a Masters Degree.
Kenny has already justified the confidence shown in him by winning
the prestigious TJJ award for Career Development.
A direct result of the alliance with Staffordshire University is
the opening of Clive Durose's new design studio which is leading
the way in innovative timber design. One of its first successes has
been the formation of Precision Timber Handrails, specialising in
the manufacture of bespoke, complex curved and spiral
handrails.
In turn this has allowed further expansion in the form of an
engineering apprenticeship scheme. The first to benefit is 20 year
old Damian Gajda who is working towards an engineering NVQ.
Investing in new technology and career development means that
despite the recession Clive Durose is able to continue its
tradition of launching exciting new products. A brand new range, ID
stairparts is set to be unveiled. The design incorporates timber
stair parts, giving home owners a contemporary staircase without
having to move away from the timeless, classic feel of quality
timber.
"We are really excited about the launch of our new products. The
feedback we have received has been outstandingly positive and we
really feel we are offering stair styles that home owners have been
crying out for," said Clive Durose, Managing Director.
"The recession has changed many industries beyond recognition,
and the only way to thrive and grow is to innovate. At Clive Durose
we are always looking to invest in new technology, develop our
staff and design new ground-breaking products," he added.
Clive Durose is planning a wide range of launch events across
Stoke-on-Trent and nationally for ID stairparts.