Nov
18
DTE ANDOVER RECOGNISED FOR WORK ON AWARD-WINNING SITE
Donaldson Timber Engineering's (DTE) Andover branch has been given recognition from McCarthy & Stone following their work on an assisted living project which won a prestigious industry award.
McCarthy & Stone Site Manager Dan Lampard was awarded with an NHBC Pride in the Job Award for Farringford Court Lymington, for which DTE Andover supplied all the trusses, spandrels, glulam beams and full roof design.
Following the award win, DTE Andover General Manager Martin Cox, has been sent a certificate of recognition for DTE's invaluable support on the project.
Martin Comments:
"This was an interesting and complex project. We manufactured and supplied the complete roof for the retirement home, which included 93 different truss types and 13 variations of spandrel panels."
"The roof for the project was huge, with some of the trusses measuring over 4.5m high; the tallest one piece trusses we've ever supplied from this branch. In other areas of the roof, the trusses were an incredible 4.8m high, which were supplied in two parts."
DTE was recognised for the quality of the trusses supplied, as well as for the excellent service and support provided.
Martin Continues:
"This is the first time we've been formally recognised for our part in an award-winning project, so we're absolutely delighted."
May
17
DONALDSON'S EMPLOYEES SET TO CYCLE 2,000KM FOR CHARITY!
There are now less than five weeks to go until the Donaldson Challenge 2011 kicks off its first leg from DTE Ashford!
Our valiant cyclists are currently getting in some final training ready for the gruelling 1,223 mile cycle around the UK via all 23 branches of the Donaldson Group.
Non - Executive Director, Alan Sinclair is working particularly hard, as he prepares to cycle the entire 2,000km route in just three weeks! Alan will be joined for much of the cycle by Non - Executive Director Randolph Murray, who will also be cycling a remarkable 700 miles.
26 brave James Donaldson & Sons employees and friends have signed up to take part in the challenge as a relay, accompanying Alan and Randolph on their journey around the branches; starting at DTE Ashford and finishing at the JDT sawmill in Leven. It should be a very exciting event - please be sure to give Alan, Randolph and the relay teams a big cheer if you see them on their tour around the country!
The aim of the cycle is to raise £20,000 for Columba 1400, in connection with our company charity, the Donaldson Leadership Academy. Columba 1400 is a truly fantastic social enterprise and charity with a focus on young people who come from challenging backgrounds, including exclusion, homelessness, and those in Local Authority Care. Columba 1400 recognises the tough realities and restrictive environments in which many young people operate and the limited employment opportunities they face - these are often the young people who are the hardest to reach and those so often excluded.
Columba 1400's residential programmes, followed by ongoing support, are designed to give young people the strength and courage to find their own unique voice - and to use that voice to inspire the families and communities they return to. By raising money for this charity we are making a real and significant difference to a number of young people's lives.
Along with the endurance test ahead of the cyclists, cycling any distance in the British summer is certainly going to have many challenges along the way, with the changeable weather and swarms of midgeys - not to mention the saddle-soreness!! !! Any support you can offer for this experience would therefore be very much appreciated.
If you would like to support the Donaldson Challenge, you can donate online through our 'Just Giving' page at http://www.justgiving.com/TeamDonaldson where you can also see a video of how your money can make a difference to the young people involved. Any support you can offer the cyclists is very much appreciated.
We will be updating the website, facebook page and Twitter during the cycle, so you'll be able to see the progress being made. Please keep coming back to find out how they're getting on!
Find out more:
If you would like to take part in the cycle, or would like to offer your services as support vehicle driver for a leg of the journey, please contact Holly on 01592 760912 or hollyi@donaldson-timber.co.uk.
April
06
THE ULTIMATE DONALDSON CHALLENGE
It is with great excitement that we announce our biggest challenge ever: The Donaldson Cycle!
The Donaldson Cycle will take place in Summer 2011, and is being organised to increase Group camaraderie; have some fun, and hopefully raise some funds in the process for Columba 1400 in connection with our company charity, the Donaldson Leadership Academy.
The cycle will be taken in a relay formation, touring around all 23 branches of the Donaldson Group, starting at DTE Ashford and finishing at James Donaldson Timber Sawmill in Leven.
The route will take the cyclists across the UK with a distance of 1,223 miles, with an option to participate in one or two legs of the journey as a relay, or for the really keen (and we have already had some sign up!) there is an option to cycle the entire Donaldson Tour.
The cycle is planned for June-July 2011, with the dates to be confirmed in the coming weeks. More details of the event will also be announced shortly. Keep your eye out for more information; it looks set to be a fantastic event!
If you are interested in taking part in the Donaldson Cycle or would like to sponsor us, please contact Holly at hollyi@donaldson-timber.co.uk or 01592 760912.
You can make a donation to the charity at our Just Giving page.
The Route
Start - DTE Ashford
Finish - James Donaldson Timber Sawmill, Leven
Distance
1,223 miles (approx 65 miles per day)
Date Commencing:
20th June 2011
Duration:
18 days
(this is flexible depending on the abilities of those taking part, call for further details)
Feb
01
DTE APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGERS FOR ILKESTON
Donaldson Timber Engineering is delighted to announce a new management structure for its Ilkeston branch, with the appointment of Oli James as General Manager (Roofs) and the promotion of Luke Roberts to General Manager (Floors), as of 1 February 2011.
Oli brings a wealth of knowledge to the company, having worked in the industry for 20 years. He joins DTE from SIG Plc (Roofing & Roofline Division) where he was Field Sales Manager, and prior to this he spent nine years working as a Branch Manager for Palgrave Brown.
A highly regarded member of the DTE workforce, Luke has worked at DTE for three years as I-joist manager and was recently promoted to DTE Floors Manager. Luke is also very experienced in the industry and worked for Cox Long before joining DTE in 2008.
DTE Managing Director Mr Jonathan Fellingham comments:
"As it is our largest branch, we decided that Ilkeston would benefit from having two branch managers to focus on specific parts of the business. Oli has been brought in to manage the roofing side of our Ilkeston branch, with Luke working alongside him managing the flooring side.
"We are confident that Oli and Luke will work well together, and that their combined experience and skills will be of real benefit to the branch and to the business as a whole. I would like to welcome Oli to the team and I wish both Oli and Luke every success in their new roles."
Jan
24
DTE EXHIBITS AT ECOBUILD, STAND S771
Following the success of last year's debut at Ecobuild, Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) is gearing up for a second year of exhibiting at the event.
DTE's stand will be focused on all of the company's key products and services, namely the design, manufacture and supply of roof trusses, Posi-Joists, I-Joists, floor cassettes, spandrel panels and Smartroof.
Managing Director Jonathan Fellingham comments:
"We will of course be specifically emphasising our environmental credentials and our most relevant products for sustainable construction at Ecobuild. We're currently experiencing a real interest in our Posi-Joists, due to their ability to accommodate modern mechanical ventilation and heat recovery systems. This can be vital when trying to meet new environmental standards and higher Code for Sustainable Homes levels; because of this, we suspect Posi-Joists will be of particular interest at Ecobuild."
"Ecobuild is the biggest exhibition for the building industry. It offers a fantastic networking opportunity, as well as real potential to gain some specification so we look forward to exhibiting again this year."
You can find DTE at stand S771, Ecobuild, ExCel London on 1-3 March.
Oct
1
DTE APPOINTS OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
DTE is delighted to announce the appointment of Callum Henderson as Operations Director.
Callum has worked for the Donaldson Group for 14 years as Director for Human Resources, and brings not only invaluable experience, but also an excellent knowledge of the company to the role.
DTE Managing Director Mr Jonathan Fellingham comments:
"Callum has been working as Interim Operations Director at DTE for the past six months, and I am pleased to report that this position is now confirmed as official with effect from 1st October 2010.
"Callum has proved himself to be an extremely capable Operations Director over the past few months, particularly as we continue to drive a change culture throughout the business to further improve our purchasing, stock and reporting mechanisms. I wish Callum every success in his new position within the business."
July
7
DTE UNVEILS NEW MANAGEMENT TEAM
Donaldson Timber Engineering Ltd (DTE) has unveiled a new top management structure.
Mark Hougham has been appointed as Commercial Director, and will be supported by a team of Regional Trading Managers and a Key Accounts Manager.
Mark has worked in the timber industry for his whole career, and has proved himself extremely competent at DTE, having worked as General Manager for DTE's South East branch for four years, and most recently as DTE Product Development Manager.
Mark will be supported by a new team of regional trading managers, namely Michael Timmins for the North of the UK and Patrick McCann for the South of the UK; as well as Key Accounts Manager, Colleen Humbles.
Managing Director of DTE, Jonathan Fellingham commented:
"I'm very proud of these changes to our management team, and I have very high hopes for all four of them going forward.
"With a Trading Manager in the North and South, and a dedicated manager for key accounts, our customers will get a better and more focussed service right across the UK. I wish the management team every success in their new roles."
The new team have over fifty years of combined timber engineering experience to further support DTE's customers in all areas of the country.
Jun
21
DTE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
We've launched our brand new website!
The website has been redesigned with a vibrant new look, up to date content and a user-friendly design. It provides clear information about the company, with a focus on DTE's industry leading products and services.
Featuring fresh new branding, the site presents details about each of DTE's products, as well as downloadable literature and case studies from the company.
Take a look around the site and enjoy!
Communications Manager for Donaldson's, Holly Ingram explains:
"We decided we needed a website which fulfilled the expectations of our customers and reflected our status as a leading company in the industry."The website has been designed to provide users with all the information they require in a simple format, to make the experience of the site easy and enjoyable."
Managing Director of DTE, Jonathan Fellingham comments:
"We're delighted with the new website. I think the modern, user-friendly design will prove very successful with our customers, as well as presenting an excellent image to newcomers to the company. The website will be regularly updated with news and interesting projects, so add it to your favourites and keep coming back for further information."