Thanks to the hard work, quality and effort shown by the Withey team over the past 12 months, Barclays have awarded us a further 11 branches to complete between January - April 2011

With locations including Northampton Wellingborough Road, Peterborough, Rushden, March and Market Deeping to name a few, the return from the Christmas break is set to be a busy one for the project managers and their fixing teams.

Well done to our Crawley office and to D&A Lovell for the outstanding works demonstrated at World Duty Free - John Lennon Airport Liverpool.

Taking just over 9 weeks to complete, works included the complete refurbishment of the shell including flooring, decoration, full mechanical and electrical installations and formation of wall bays before stand-alone joinery and display units were put into place.

Praise the project attracted from both the client and airport management team speaks volumes for the high quality of workmanship and management shown by the team, we look forward to working with both Liverpool Airport and World Duty Free in the near future.

Deane and Amos have received a 'Perfect Delivery' certificate from Morgan Sindall for our works at the recently completed Costessey Sports Pavilion in Norwich.

Responsible for the curtain walling and entrance works, the certificate was issued to recognise us meeting four key objectives which Morgan Sindall refer to as cornerstones:

On time completion
Snag free
O&M's submitted on time
Delighted client. 

We are now well established on Morgan Sindall's supply chain and are currently working on new opportunities with them.

Due to the success of current works at Newbury Parkway on behalf of Costain, D&A Aluminium Systems have now also secured the order for phase 2.

Valued at £1.5m, phase 2 works include the manufacture and installation of Metal Technology windows and curtain walling to a combination of residential and commercial units.

The aim of this development is to create a high quality setting for contemporary fashion and cosmopolitan eating blending modern architecture into the surrounding historic heritage already in place at Newbury.

Works are expected to complete March 2011, with the development being unveilled to the public June 2011.

Back in January, we told you how excited D&A Withey were with the success of securing their first project with Next Retail - two months on and we are pleased to tell you our first sports and shoe department at Croydon and subsequently our second fit out at Becton went extremely well.

Both stores received new flooring, decoration, ceiling & M&E works before standalone joinery and display units were installed.

Based on our performance at the above stores, we are now busy pricing other projects for Next including Banbury, Limerick & Epsom, Surrey.

On 24th March 2010, employees from D&A Shopfitting alongwith other contractors joined members of Barclays Bank delivery team at Leonard Cheshire Disability Care Home in Banbury.

Working together they helped to manufacture and install a number of raised flowerbeds and additional water butts for local residents at the care home.  All residents are physically disabled and wheelchair bound however they are an inspiration to us all as they drive to achieve more around the home.

With the installation of these new raised flowerbeds, residents are now able to grow their own herbs, vegetables, shrubs and flowers and to enjoy gardening once again.

BM Trada carried out our 7th FSC audit this month and we are pleased to inform you we have received acceditation for a further year with the auditor commenting that our system was "commendable"

FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) ensures that we only purchase timbers from sources with sustainable programmes in place, thus protecting our world for the future.

As part of the new FSC standards going forward we will now be able to demonstrate the percentage of FSC sheet & timber products we purchase in comparison to non FSC materials and a that used in our products.

We are delighted to announce the appointment of a Group Sales & Marketing Director. 

On 6th April 2010, Adrian Hughs will be joining Deane & Amos Group, working closely with our Group Managing Directors and senior management teams to devise sales strategies and to co-ordinate opportunities acorss the Group.

This is an exciting opportunity for us and with our existing sales efforts we will now be able to maximise the opportunities currently available.

Working alongside Giddings Design, D&A Shopfitting have recently handed over a 24ct project on behalf of Domino Jewellery in Birmingham.

The new unit received flooring, decoration and ceiling alterations before new lighting was installed by D&A Lovell to create a multicoloured feature wall within the store.  Black high gloss units with glass casings were manufactured in house and installed before merchandising was completed by the client.

Feedback received has been positive and we look forward to working with both Giddings Design and Domino Jewellery again soon.

We are pleased to announce that Nick Baxendale will be joining our team at D&A Aluminium Systems on 8th March 2010, in the role of Business Development Manager.

This is an exciting development for our business and we will benefit greatly from Nick's vast knowledge and experience of the industry.

"We are over the moon to tell you that D&A Withey have secured their 1st Next project!

The project is schedued to start on site at Next in Croydon on 25th January 2010, where we have been asked to carry out refurbishment works to the new Sports & Shoe department within the existing store.  Works include new ceilings, flooring, decoration, installation of glass screens and joinery works"

"We are delighted to announce that a brand new electrical company will be joining Deane & Amos Group - D&A Lovell Ltd

The new company will commence trading on Monday 11th January 2010 and will be carrying out general electrical contracting works for both Deane & Amos Group and outside clients"

" D&A Withey are over the moon to have handed over their 1st Superdry store to vintage clothes retailer Cult Retail!

Using a mixture of raw materials including concrete flooring, brickwork and galvanised steel, the store reflects the brands rustic and urban theme brilliantly.

Works took approximately 5 weeks to complete and were handed over at the beginning of December"

We are pleased to tell you that D&A Withey has achieved SafeContractor accreditation.

Recognised by a number of key clients, achieving this accreditation demonstrates our ability and competency regarding Health & Safety and our commitment as a contractor.

We will be displaying the SafeContractor logo on all future company literature.

Following the successful completion of various projects at Heathrow airport over the past year, D&A Shopfitting has achieved 'Preferred Supply Chain Status with leading contractor - Morgan Ashurst.

We have strived hard to provide an excellent service on the airport contracts for Morgan Ashurst, and we are looking forward to progressing our relationship with both their airport team and their other teams for whom we also work throughout the UK

Deane & Amos are the 'Store Fit-out Company of the Year - 2009'.

The award was presented to Group Chairman, Mark Deane, at the Retails Interiors awards dinner, which was held at London's Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.

The award recognised:

• our long-standing commitment to training in general and taking on apprentices every year in particular
• our professional approach to our projects
• the way we have integrated D&A Withey into our Group during the year

Mark Deane commented: " This is a fantastic achievement and is a result of the hard work and dedication put in by our whole team"

Half way through its 13 week programme, Barclays Chesterfield certainly looks a million dollars!!!

The branch is currently undergoing full refurbishment works by D&A Withey to both the basement & ground floors bringing this busy branch in line with Barclays new brand image.

With works progressing well, the branch looks set to achieve its handover date of 12th October 2009.

D&A Aluminium Systems have secured a prestigious contract with SDC at the Open University, Milton Keynes.

The University is refurbishing its existing facilities over a 4-year delivery programme.

D&A Aluminium Systems will be manufacturing and installing new windows, doors and curtain walling on two projects "The Catering Hub" and new mathematics department "Block M.

D&A Shopfitting have recently handed over Royal Mail Gloucester much to the delight of the client.

The past 8 weeks have seen a total transformation of the post office branch ensuring it is now DDA compliant.

Feedback has been extremely positive from Royal Mail Group on the overall scheme and effort demonstrated throughout

"As a Group we have carried out a review of the image that we portray to the outside world, which has resulted in a complete re-branding of our corporate logos and image.

We are currently in the process of updating all marketing and literature with the new company logos, all of which now follow in the same style.

As a result of this our website will also be undergoing minor changes to reflect the new company image, please look out for this over the coming weeks"

As a result of the quality and effort being show at Hertfordshire University, Willmott Dixon has awarded D&A Shopfitting an order to carry out the manufacture and installation of all joinery works as Aylesbury Theatre.

This £27million development will see a new 1200 seat threatre and multi-entertainment centre built as part of the councils ambitious scheme to re-develop the town centre.

Works are expected to commence in Autumn 2009 ready for its unveiling in March 2010.

" After a lot of hard work and effort D&A Aluminium Systems are delighted to announce they have achieved CHAS Accreditation.

Achieving compliance means we are approved to work for all CHAS Buyers and we are confident our H&S systems conform to standards set by CDM regulations.

We will be proudly displaying the CHAS logo on all literature going forward."

Established Northampton company - BSP - has joined the Deane & Amos Group.

Headed by Bryan Pass, BSP carries out 'small works' projects for domestic and commercial clients.

BSP also specialises in quality bespoke kitchen and bathroom fit-outs.

For further details please contact: kelly.marks@deane-amos.co.uk

Steve Hemphill has been appointed as the new Managing Director of D&A Streets.

Steve was a Director of D&A Streets several years ago, but for the past few years has been successfully running his own business.

He now returns in a new position and will bring knowledge, contacts and drive to the business.

Steve commences his new role on 5th May 2009

On February 24th 2009, Deane & Amos Group acquired the assets and goodwill of Withey Contracts Ltd  from their Administrator.

A new company has been formed - D&A Withey - which will operate from our Round Spinney premises in Northampton.

Key members of the original Withey team have moved to the new venture, and will now enjoy the full backing of the Deane & Amos Group.

D&A Shopfitting and D&A Withey  will trade separately, serving different niches of the interior contracting sector.

 Jason Edmunds was appointed as Managing Director of D&A Shopfitting on 5th January 2009

Jason has been with the company for over fifteen years and is well known to many of our clients and supply chain.

He will be responsible for all day-to-day issues of D&A Shopfitting, reporting to Group Chairman, Mark Deane.

Jason can be contacted at: jason.edmunds@deane-amos.co.uk

D&A Shopfitting are pleased to announce that all 4nr Bureau de Change units on behalf of The Change Group have been successfully handed over.

The units both landside and airside within Luton Airport, all received complete refurbishment works including new floor finishes, decoration, ceilings and M&E as well as the manufacture and installation of new counters and joinery.

All 4 units are now fully operational and have been well recieved by the client.

For further information contact: kelly.marks@deane-amos.co.uk

 D&A Aluminium Systems have been working with Willmott Dixon for the past couple of years and we are delighted that D&A Shopfitting's  recent approach to this established contractor has paid off as we have secured a £260K fit-out project at Hertfordshire University.

This project will see the installation of new nightclub, bars and lounge areas for the students at the University and provides a large amount of joinery for our factory when we return from the Christmas shutdown.

Following D&A Shopfitting's  recent annual audit with BM Trada, we are pleased to confirm that we have passed our FSC audit with flying colours. 

Since October 2003, we have successfully managed our internal FSC processes and procedures ensuring  protected or endangered material are not used under any circumstance in any of our projects. 

It was commented that our system was one of the best the auditor had ever witnessed, a very pleasing result and one we will maintain going forward.

Our relationship with Sainsbury's continues to grow after recently securing projects at both Chichester and Coventry.

Commencing works at the end of the month, Chichester involves the manufacture and installation of curtain walling and new glazing to the front of this existing store.

Works are also scheduled to commence last week of October at Sainsbury's new warehouse in Coventry.  D&A Aluminium Systems will be involved in the manufacture and installation of curtain walling, aluminium windows, entrance doors and finally a new reception area.

Deane & Amos Shopfitting are thrilled to learn 1st year apprentice Michael Rutter was announced as Apprentice of the Year after attending the National Association of Shopfitters Apprentices Competition on 3rd Sept 2008.

Michael was presented the John Rabey Award at this prestige event in London for his committment to  the scheme and his passion for carpentry and joinery.  Along with the award, Michael was also given a certificate and cheque for £500.

Luke Rideout who was also nominated for the award received a new drill and runners up congratulations certificate - Well done to you both

After 7 intense weeks we are delighted to have achieved the successful completion of the segregation area within Pier 7 at Heathrow Terminal 3, meeting a tight deadline set by BAA and CAA.

The combined efforts of both Deane & Amos Shopfitting and STREETS have ensured a highly successful outcome with both the Main Contractor Morgan Ashurst and BAA delighted with the end result.

We now look forward to working alongside them both on similiar projects in the very near future

Deane & Amos Group are absolutely delighted to announce that we have achieved Investors in People accreditation.

Accreditations have been awarded separately for each company in our Group, and are effective from 1st May 2008.

We will proudly be displaying the Investors in People logo on all literature going forward.

Group Chairman, Mark Deane commented on the news:

"I am personally delighted with this massive achievement. We have been on a mission to gain recognition for a long time. Thanks to a concerted effort this year led by our HR Manager, Denise Peat, we have been rewarded with this accreditation.

D&A Aluminium Systems have been awarded a framework partnership with Costain, the international and leading UK construction group.
There will be approximately six curtain wall companies providing services for Costain going forward on a variety of projects across the UK.
We were selected after a rigorous selection process took place and we are now looking forward to forming close links with Costain.

Deane & Amos Aluminium Systems have recently secured partnership status with Sainsbury’s for the provision of ground floor window and door treatments on their stores.

We will be working on projects throughout the UK designing, manufacturing and installing shopfronts and entrances on both new and refurbishment projects.

It is anticipated that the value of the works will be in the region of £1 million per year and are very excited about this new venture.