Founded in 1903 as Percy W Stephenson and Son, an architectural Ironmongery business in a small shop on North Road in Darlington, the Danesmoor Group has become one of the leading distributors and suppliers to the UK KBB trade.
Mark Stephenson said, “I am delighted to announce that Chris Wragg, current Group Marketing Director has been appointed as Group Managing Director. Chris has multiple experience of senior leadership roles both from big multi-national FMCG business such as Mars and Nestlé, but also from family, private equity investor backed business.
The business has ambitious plans, and Chris is excited to be at the forefront leading us through this growth phase. I have every confidence in him and the team to successfully deliver our planned strategy.”
Chris Wragg commented. “Thank you for the opportunity to lead this great family business and for the trust the family have placed in me.
Our new strategy is working well, and we are seeing growth well ahead of the wider market in what is a very tough economic climate.
I look forward to meeting more of our valued customers in the coming months and to continue to provide the market leading, innovative supply solutions, product range, quality and service that the group is renowned for”
Percy W Stephenson opens a hardware store in Darlington, laying the foundations for a business rooted in quality and service.
Post-war demand sees the business expand into joinery, architectural ironmongery and ceramics, building the skills and specialisms that still define us today.
As demand grew, we moved into new premises across two sites, and branched into ceramics, architectural ironmongery and joinery services – which eventually led to us supplying kitchen componentry and furniture.
PWS Distributors is established, supplying kitchen componentry to a growing trade market and forging strong European manufacturing partnerships.
Mark Stephenson acquires the business and forms Danesmoor Group, bringing PWS, Danesmoor Agency and new ventures under one group structure.
Significant investment enables the development of a major worksurfaces facility and one of Europe’s most advanced paint finishing lines.
The Group continues to grow with the launch of Life Kitchens, two design centres, and expanded manufacturing and cabinet production capabilities.
Still proudly independent and family-owned, Danesmoor Group remains a trusted partner to trade and retail clients across the UK.
