A Brief History Of Don-Bur
The name "Don-Bur" derives from the name of its founder, Donald Burton.
In 1981, as part of one of the first management buy-outs, Welford Truck Bodies became Don-Bur, which was located on a 4 acre site with just 70 members of staff.
Donald Burton
Pictured left receiving the Motor Transport Lifetime Achievement Award.
Don-Bur Today
Don-Bur's main manufacturing plant now covers 24 acres and employs some 550 employees. The group has 6 vertically-integrated divisions.
The rate of development is testimony to the firm's ongoing commitment to developing innovative bespoke solutions. During the past decade, Don-Bur has continued to build on its strong ethics of innovation, quality and value.
The successful family-run firm now has Donald's son, David Burton, at the helm.
Published: Tue 16 Jan 2024
Updated: Fri 12 Apr 2024
