Derbyshire-based staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has announced its sale to an employee ownership trust (EOT).   The transition of TwoTwenty, along with its holding company Elephant Holdings, to a business that is 100 per cent employee-owned is believed to be the first such deal in the UK timber engineering sector and secures the jobs of 40 … Continue reading “Stairway to Heaven – Move into employee ownership secures ‘perfect future’ for TwoTwenty”

Staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has seen strong growth on the back of a high emphasis on investment, quality and service. Stephen Powney reports from its factory near Derby. TwoTwenty takes it name from the maximum domestic residential stair rise height (220mm). The unorthodox name is a good clue for how the company operates and how it … Continue reading “TwoTwenty feature in the latest edition of Timber Trade Journal”

Bespoke timber staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has appointed two regional sales managers to maintain exceptional customer service standards as the business continues to grow. Jason Ward and Scott Jones have been promoted to regional sales managers for the North and South of England respectively. They will continue to manage their own areas and customer relationships, but … Continue reading “TwoTwenty appoints new regional sales managers”

TwoTwenty has won regional recognition at this year’s prestigious EEF Future Manufacturing Awards. TwoTwenty won the Innovation Award, sponsored by HVM Catapult for its New Zealand pine staircases. This award celebrates manufacturing innovation whether demonstrated through product development or operating practices that have driven greater productivity, efficiency or business growth. High quality alternative to hardwoods … Continue reading “TwoTwenty takes gold for innovation at prestigious regional business awards”

Foston-based staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has announced the appointment of a new managing director and commercial director. Scott Peden, who was TwoTwenty’s general manager, has been promoted to the role of managing director. Scott joined TwoTwenty in 2006 and was instrumental in setting up the firm’s second factory in Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancashire. Before joining the firm … Continue reading “Senior management appointments herald new era for Foston-based stair manufacturer”

Chandlers Building Supplies has awarded bespoke timber staircase supplier TwoTwenty the Heavyside Supplier Rep of the Year 2017 award. TwoTwenty’s technical sales expert for the South East, Jason Ward, received the award for his hard work and dedication to providing hassle-free, made-to-measure staircase services to Chandlers’ customers. Richard Skinner, commercial director at Chandlers, said: “This … Continue reading “Chandlers Building Supplies recognises ‘outstanding’ stair supplier service”

Foston-based staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty has received its latest award for its ‘virtually flawless’ staircases for new homes. Ali Wright, director of TwoTwenty, said: “It’s estimated that two-thirds of all homes suffer from squeaky stairs, and in new homes, complaints about squeaks and springy stairs are commonplace for housebuilders and warranty providers, creating a clear cost … Continue reading “Product award provides another big step up for Foston’s TwoTwenty”

TwoTwenty, an award-winning staircase supplier to some of the UK’s leading builders’ merchants and housebuilders, has launched a new website. Featuring project case studies of new build developments across the country, videos about the company’s service, and an improved gallery of its oak, stained and painted staircase ranges, the site also provides valuable advice and … Continue reading “TwoTwenty launches new website set to support merchants and builders in a hurry”

The MP for south Derbyshire, Heather Wheeler, has praised the entrepreneurial spirit of staircase manufacturer TwoTwenty during a visit to the firm’s headquarters last week. Mrs Wheeler toured TwoTwenty’s Foston-based factory and congratulated members of staff on the firm’s recent award wins and continued business growth. During her visit, Mrs Wheeler praised TwoTwenty for its … Continue reading “Heather Wheeler MP heralds “bright future” for Derbyshire manufacturers”

Foston-based TwoTwenty has done it again. The company, which designs and builds bespoke timber staircases, has been named as Business of the Year in the Burton Mail’s Business Awards 2016. The Burton Mail awards recognise South Derbyshire firms which have made a difference to the community, cornered the market against the odds and won praise … Continue reading “Burton Mail Awards provide another two steps up for TwoTwenty”