Council recognition
Distinction Doors welcomed Cllr Tim Cheetham (cabinet spokesperson for regeneration and culture) to its Tankersley site in Barnsley in recognition of its ability to embrace automation to increase business productivity.
With the assistance of Enterprising Barnsley (the business support arm of Barnsley Council), Distinction Doors has benefited from lean factory planning and manufacturing process improvement support to develop its facility to work efficiently as possible, increase profit margins, and create over 40 new jobs within the last three years.
“We know there are plans for [Distinction Doors] to take this further with additional investment and we’ll be there to offer further support,” Tim said.
Helen Lovack, HR director for Distinction Doors, said: “Enterprising Barnsley is extremely supportive and proactive. With their backing we have grown and developed our business even during these challenging times. Staff at all levels have benefited from the new processes and the positive impact is felt throughout the business and by suppliers and customers.”
