The Don-Bur Team

The Don-Bur Team

Dave Burton

Managing Director

David Burton started his trailer manufacturing career in 1981 and now directs the entire Don-Bur group. The growth of the business is a testament to his hands-on and driven work ethic.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Andy Bushnell

Andy Bushnell FCCA

Finance Director

Andy is a highly experienced accountant with over 30 years of experience and has headed up the Finance department at Don-Bur since 2013.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Ash Ridgeway

Operations Director

T: +44(0)7899 750 759

Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024
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Daniel Challinor

Daniel Challinor

Sales & Commercial Director

Experienced trailer and bodybuilding engineer Daniel leads Don-Bur's sales team and oversees commercial aspects.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Chris Griffiths

Chris Griffiths

Service Director

Chris is the Service Director of Don-Bur Group. He has been with the company since 1984 and has held the position of Service Director since 2016.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Karl Forster

Engineering Manager

Karl joined Don-Bur in 1993 and has for the past 15 years headed up the engineering team.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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General Manager

Ken Ford, General Manager at Don-Bur Service. Over a decade of experience in automotive management, fleet operations, and customer service.

Published: Thu 14 Mar 2024
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Andy Podmore

General Manager

Andy Podmore is the General Manager at Boothen Road. With decades of experience, Andy has played a pivotal role in the company's growth, overseeing operations, managing service engineers, and spearheading new initiatives.

Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024
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Experienced After Sales Manager Neil now heads the Parts Manager role at Don-Bur, bringing a wealth of expertise.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Sapphire Curtains & Graphics General Manager

Mark Wayman, an experienced leader in the curtain and graphics industry, manages all aspects of Sapphire Group operations.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Darren Maybury

Service Manager

Darren Maybury, with 40 years in commercial vehicle bodywork, progressed from apprentice to Sales Account Manager. Now a Service Manager at Clarence Rd, he continues to excel.

Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024
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Ben Simpson

Benjamin Simpson

Account Manager

Ben, with a decade of experience in the transport industry, utilises his expertise to provide dedicated customer support as an Account Manager at Don-Bur.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Mark Nixon

Health & Safety Manager

Mark is a time served & qualified manager with a background in operations and occupational health & safety and leads the Don Bur Manufacturing H&S team.

Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024
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Jon Davis

Key Accounts Manager

Jon, with over 35 years of experience in the transport industry, brings his expertise to Don-Bur as Key Accounts Manager.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Steve Lovett

Key Accounts Manager

Steve brings almost 30 years of transport experience, from vehicle collections to sales, to his Key Accounts Manager role at Don-Bur.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Roy Johnson

Key Accounts Manager

Roy, with 45 years of experience in the transport industry, excels at developing optimum vehicle specifications for clients.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Richard Owens

Marketing Manager & Technical Support Specialist

Richard joined Don-Bur in 2003 and manages marketing across the group, intellectual property rights and manages some key accounts.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Lisa Blake

Personnel Manager

Lisa brings 27+ years of HR experience in manufacturing to Don-Bur. Prioritising employee well-being, she fosters positive relations & professional development.

Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024
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Karen Wright

Karen joined the Don-Bur team in 2002 as Receptionist at the Manufacturing site on Mossfield Road

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Mike Brown

Mike joined the Don-Bur team in 1996 and has 3 decades of knowledge and experience within the industry. Over this time, he has become a valuable member of the Sales Support team.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Ian Holmes

Ian, with over 25 years of experience in the transport industry, provides valuable expertise to the Don-Bur Sales Support team.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Chris Ratchford

Chris Ratchford

Sapphire Graphics Production Manager

E: chris.ratchford@donbur.co.uk M: +44(0)7580 482 142

Published: Wed 28 Feb 2024
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Steve Bridgwood

Service Sales Development Manager

Steve joined the Sapphire Group in 1989, initially as a High Frequency Welder at Sapphire Curtains. Since then, Steve has held various managerial positions.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Ian Bolton

Used Trailer Sales & Rental Manager

Ian brings a wealth of experience to his role which is critical to the development of the used trailer and rental division.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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don burton

Don Burton, the founder of Don-Bur, has now retired and the running of the group has passed to his son, David Burton.

Published: Wed 29 Nov 2023
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Don-Bur (Bodies & Trailers) Ltd

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