Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 7 THE door industry journal winter 2023 Industry News considerable development and is now renowned worldwide as a bespoke door for large aircraft hangars. Fast forward to 1998, and Jewers split from Henderson following the latter’s acquisition by a new parent company. Jewers Doors Phoenix Director Mark Jewers says this proved a pivotal moment: “Splitting from Henderson gave us the impetus we needed to go our own way and accelerate our national and international expansion. We started to focus on direct sales of the Phoenix range to other UK door companies, as well as exports and business growth in the Middle East.” This strategy proved successful and by 2005 Jewers had an office in Dubai, where local sales, installation, and service teams are now based to handle booming demand for both Phoenix and Esavian door ranges. Major projects followed, including a commission of 12 hangar doors to house Emirates’ new fleet of Airbus A380s along Dubai’s new airport runway, and a mammoth 560 metre-wide x 26 metre-high hangar door system for the Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s, private hangar, which cemented the firm’s reputation in the region. Over the years, Jewers has continued growing its overseas business, including securing its first North American partner and establishing a presence across Europe, Southeast Asia, and Australasia. The domestic market has also proved profitable, with major projects over the years including a huge project to manufacture and install over 350 folding door sets for a British Army garrison complex in Colchester. Jewers continues to grow both domestically and globally and is backing this growth with continued investment in its manufacturing base. During COVID they built a brand new state-of-the-art, 60,000 sq. ft. factory in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire to help drive the next generation of product design, efficiency, and quality. Mark believes consistent innovation has been critical to Jewers’ longevity in a competitive sector: “We’ve retained our traditional engineering and craftsmanship but capabilities have never stood still on product development. Adapting to market needs is an essential part of our business strategy, so we will always look to give our clients what they want.” Throughout its evolution, Jewers has remained a tight-knit family affair. Founder Nigel Jewers formally retired in 2002 but, according to Mark, “still works most weeks” to see the business he built reach new heights. Today, the firm continues under the direction of Nigel’s three sons Christopher, Mark, and Jonathan. “Customers value working with the same family through the generations,” explains Mark. “And for us, it’s about more than just business - it’s part of our family legacy.” In summary, Mark says Jewers’ 40th anniversary is a testament to “getting the basics right”. He concludes, “Our business is built on engineering ingenuity and quality, responding to customers, and caring for our staff. We uphold these core tenets. The rest has grown from that. We’ll retain our focus on specialist doors where we can add value through engineering excellence and customisation.” With such strong foundations in place, the future looks bright for Jewers as it embarks on its next 40 years as a specialist UK manufacturer and family-run global brand. To find out more about Jewers Doors, go to www.jewersdoors.co.uk, call 01767 317090, or email postroom@jewersdoors.co.uk
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