Duncan Reeds’ Homag Baz machine
Established in June 1989, Duncan Reeds started as a small independent family-run business. 30 years later, father and son duo, Tony and Garry Atkins, has taken Duncan Reeds from strength to strength growing into the dynamic operation we see today, making the company a tour de force within the industry.
Managing director Garry Atkins
“When we first started, it was during the recession so times were difficult,” explains Tony Atkins, managing director. “We opened with a 2000 sq ft unit, and now despite many economically tough periods, we have two full production facilities in West Sussex and Manchester, a total of over 70,000 sq ft – and we’re continuing to grow and looking to extend our facilities in West Sussex. Here’s to the next chapter!”
Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, the key to Duncan Reeds’ success lies in the fact that it has never been shy of investing in what matters most to the business – the team and the equipment. One of the largest employers in the area, Duncan Reeds recruits and retains only the best workforce. The company has also just invested in a state-of-the-art extraction system to better look after the team and the environment.
“Our people make us who we are,” says Garry Atkins, managing director, “our entire team are dedicated, expert, qualified professionals, guaranteeing the very best craftsmanship in our manufacturing processes and expert knowledge and efficiency in our sales and administration practices. We’re also constantly investing in the most up-to-date, leading-edge machinery and IT technologies to fully service the diverse needs of our clients.”
The company’s mantra: ‘whatever it is you do, whatever it is you want, we can make it, is testimony to its can-do approach across every aspect of the business ensuring that its clients’ expectations are always met. Duncan Reeds never compromises on its tight code of conduct and continues to operate with the same strong set of family values, integrity and ethics that formed the initial foundations of the company 30 years ago.
It’s no wonder Duncan Reeds has built a reputation, throughout the UK and overseas, as a leading and go-to fabricator of bespoke laminated products and services.
