Founded in 2005, Slough-based joinery business
The family-run business has come a long way since founder
Now directly employing a core team of 16, but with an extensive network of up to 70 long-serving self-employed contractors over the
His daughter, Niamh, formally joined the team in 2017, becoming a company director in 2022, while Denis's son-in law runs operations as the company's Contracts Manager. Today, the business provides a range of joinery services for a diverse customer base, from local authorities to blue chip companies, as well as the Royal household. Specialising in projects as varied as the design and build of commercial reception and lobby areas, pre-designed truss roofs, Grade 1 & 2 listed timber refurbishments as well as fire-rated external timber cladding, demand for DPT's services and expertise has accelerated.
The business approached
Support for expansion
To accommodate this growth, in 2019 an opportunity arose to re-locate from their then Uxbridge workshop to larger premises in Slough. The business approached
'Our location gave us an ideal base from which to serve the
Looking to the future, DPT also works with local higher education providers to offer Site Carpentry and Joinery level 2 apprenticeships, as well as the more advanced level 3 apprenticeship programme aimed at future site managers. 'We're acutely aware that your business is only as good as your team,' added Niamh. 'Whether offering local school leavers work placement opportunities, or investing in our apprentices, we want to develop the in-house expertise and knowledge to help support our future, grow turnover and upscale our operation.'
The material published on this page is for information purposes only and should not be regarded as providing any specific advice, or used by consumers to make financial decision. Terms and conditions apply to any products or services mentioned.
(C) 2024 Electronic News Publishing, source