Coed Derwen Joinery Limited:

Company Profile

Coed Derwen Joinery has evolved as an environmentally conscious company using 100% Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) approved timber to produce prime quality joinery. 

The Coed Derwen lean manufacturing process converts forest thinnings (normally scrap, but actually small section prime quality oak and sweet chestnut) into a 37 type range of bespoke windows and doors. 

The lean manufacturing process reduces waste and machining by approximately 30% compared to traditional joinery.  The company uses a single source Welsh supply chain for 98% of its purchases (by value) and recruits staff locally. 

Coed Derwen will develop and expand using the same staff values.

Achievements

• Commercialised an excellent Coed Cymru initiative
• Over £300k turnover in 8 months from start of trading
• Developed probably the most environmentally friendly joinery using Welsh materials and workforce

Future Plans

• Upgrade to a 10,000ft2 dedicated manufacturing unit
• Expand the team – recruit and train local people
• Generate more leads to continue to fill the expanded “sales funnel”