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Don-Bur celebrated a significant milestone today as they marked the 90th birthday of their founder, Don Burton.

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

Explore the rich history of Don-Bur, from our origins to becoming leaders in commercial vehicle solutions. Discover our evolution, milestones, and innovations.

Happy 80th birthday to Don Burton, founder and chairman of Don-Bur! His leadership and innovations have shaped the success of the company in the commercial vehicle industry.

Don Burton has just been awarded the coveted Services to Industry award at the 2021 Motor Transport Awards.

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

Yesterday marked the official announcement from the DfT to permit controlled trials of High Volume Trailers (HVT’s) and Wincanton has been working closely with Don-Bur to design and manufacture its first 15.65m long Teardrop™ pillarless tri-axle in readiness for the VSO (Vehicle Special Orders)

Don-Bur takes their approach to corporate social responsibility seriously.  The management ethos generates a sustainable and environmentally sympathetic foundation which encourages best practice and offers re-assurance to their client base.

Don-Bur celebrates 40 years of innovative and durable commercial vehicle bodywork. From a 70-member team to a £50 million annual turnover enterprise.

Sapphire Curtains & Cargo Control invests £700,000 in an innovative automated curtain strapping machine, setting new industry standards | sapphirecurtains.co.uk

Don-Bur invests £300,000 in solar panels across three sites, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability.

After six years of absence, Don-Bur is making a dramatic return to the Commercial Vehicle Show, bringing with them a unique exhibit that will demonstrate several brand-new innovations.

Don-Bur Soars in 2014 with Investments, Innovation, and Market Share Gains. Invest in the future with Don-Bur's cutting-edge trailers. Visit donbur.co.uk

In one of their largest investments to date, Don-Bur has invested £1 million in new bays, housing an advanced laser cutter; the first of its capacity installed in the UK. The new machine complements the existing plasma cutter, will triple production capacity and reduce handling time.

Argos tests innovative trailer steering system to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Don-Bur and VSE partner to develop a new Electronic Trailer Steering (ETS) system that could revolutionize trailer manoeuvrability. Visit donbur.co.uk to learn more.

The Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) has just issued their approval for Don-Bur’s Longer Semi Trailer Design, using a self-steer axle solution.

Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.

Yodel Transport Ltd invests in 107 lifting deck Double Deck trailers from Don-Bur, boosting parcel delivery efficiency and reducing daily mileage by an estimated 7200 miles.

DHL Exel Supply Chain, the leading logistics services provider, and DON-BUR, experts in vehicle design, have announced the launch of an innovative new design for the Teardrop™ trailer.

Marks & Spencer is set to become the first company in the world to use a revolutionary, new articulated trailer, whose teardrop shape reduces CO2 emissions by 20%.

Don-Bur boosts production with £1M laser cutter. New machine handles materials up to 6500 x 3100 x 20mm with 0.05mm/m accuracy. Visit donbur.co.uk

John Blood, senior coachbuilder at Don-Bur for 52 years, witnessed industry evolution and Don-Bur's growth from 70 to 500+ staff. A dedicated journey, thank you, John!

Don-Bur Q1 Highlights: Teardrop for Jacksons Bakery, CV Show, Portola Packaging, Website Updates, Fuel Economy, Trailer Builder, Lasercutters, Curtainsiders for Hireco, EN12642-XL Presentation, Coach House, and 24/7 Assistance.

Don-Bur's online chat, launched in Feb 2016, handles 4,954 messages. Rapid, documented communication with a 15s wait time. Customers appreciate the convenience.

For the first time, Don-Bur has manufactured a Lifting Deck tri-axle trailer design with a lifting roof for a well-known parcel company. 

Don-Bur has been working feverishly behind the scenes to become 'COVID-Safe' in advance of a cautious re-opening of their manufacturing facilities.

Supply chain shortages are continuing to challenge production targets and pricing structures.

The new Lifting Deck body shape, dubbed "Adapt", has just been launched which provides greater flexibility with load sizes, better compatibility with existing 4m high loading bays and improves aerodynamics.

Don-Bur is committed to building long-term customer relationships through transparency and exceptional service. Our team are dedicated to your success.

Minimise downtime! Don-Bur builds trailers, bodywork & more for max efficiency. Quality, warranty & support keep you moving. Learn more about Don-Bur!

Don-Bur builds sustainable trailers! Reduce waste, minimize impact, achieve net zero. Explore our eco-friendly solutions & end-of-life recycling.

Don-Bur aligns with EUDR standards, promoting sustainability through transparent sourcing, supply chain collaboration, and annual EcoVadis CSR assessments.

Discover Don-Bur's business philosophy: fostering strong customer relationships, delivering innovative solutions, and promoting sustainability.

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