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About Don Bur
Don-Bur Manufacturing Division
Uniquely, Don-Bur manufacture and finish the entire product in-house.
A Brief History Of Don-Bur
Established in 1981, Don-Bur turns over approximately 85 Million per annum and employs circa 550 staff.
Don-Bur Contact Details
The key contact details for the Don-Bur Divisions, inlcuding direction maps.
Don-Bur Sustainability
Don-Bur builds sustainable trailers!♻️ Reduce waste, minimize impact, achieve net zero. Explore our eco-friendly solutions & end-of-life recycling. Learn more!
News
2023 Christmas Opening Hours
🎄 Don-Bur's holiday hours: Closed 23 Dec - 2 Jan (Mossfield Rd & service locations). Boothen Old Rd Service Depot: Closed Christmas, limited hours 27th-29th, full reopen 2nd Jan. 🎅 Merry Christmas from Don-Bur! 🎁
Don-Bur Quarterly News Oct 2014
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
Don-Bur Quarterly Newsletter September 2015
Don-Bur excelled in 2015, securing major orders, investing in the production line, introducing innovations like 'Aeris,' and participating in industry conferences.
Wincanton Order More Teardrop Trailers For Its Lafarge Contract
Wincanton has bought another batch of lightweight Don-Bur Teardrop™ trailers for its construction fleet following successful in-house trials.
Don-Bur Invited To Downing Street In Recognition Of The Teardrop
Four days before the start of critical global climate change negotiations in Copenhagen, a forward thinking company from the West Midlands has been invited to Downing Street to showcase how the UK’s low carbon innovation and partnership are already shaping business for the future economy.
Don-Bur Cut Fabrication Time in Two with New Laser Cutter
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
Challenges in UK Type Approval Post-Brexit
Post-Brexit UK vehicle approval challenges manufacturers & operators. Understand key issues & how to navigate them.
Gregory Group Partners with Don-Bur for Thatchers Cider Trailer Refresh
Thatchers Cider partners with Gregory Group & Don-Bur for a trailer refresh! Branded curtains & decals transform their fleet, promoting brand identity on the road.
Sapphire Invests in Automated Curtain Strapping Machine
Sapphire Curtains & Cargo Control invests £700,000 in an innovative automated curtain strapping machine, setting new industry standards. Discover more at www.sapphirecurtains.co.uk.
Don-Bur Invests In Solar Panels Across Three Sites
Don-Bur invests £300,000 in solar panels across three sites, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing sustainability.
The Don Bur Team
Ash Ridgway
Operations Director
T: +44(0)7899 750 759
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.
Karen Wright
Receptionist
Karen joined the Don-Bur team in 2002 as Receptionist at the Manufacturing site on Mossfield Road
Mark Wayman
Sapphire Curtains & Graphics General Manager
Mark Wayman, an experienced leader in the curtain and graphics industry, manages all aspects of Sapphire Group operations.
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.
Employment
Job Vacancy - Coach Builder
Coach Build vacancy in Stoke! Join us crafting top-tier commercial trailers. Skills needed: hand tools, deadline-oriented, read drawings, work in GRP, wood, and metal. Safety-conscious, adaptable, and quality-focused. Apply with CV to Lisa Blake, HR Officer: lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk.
Job Vacancy - Electrical Fitter
Join our Electrical Team in Stoke! Craft premium commercial trailers for prestigious clients. Seeking auto electrics expertise. Apply to Lisa Blake at lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk
Job Vacancy - Welder Repairer
Repair Shop vacancy in Stoke! Skilled in MIG welding? Join us working on high-spec commercial trailers. Apply with CV to Lisa Blake, HR Officer: lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk.
Job Vacancy - Fabricator Welders - Days And Nights
Welding opportunities in Stoke! Join us crafting top-notch commercial trailers. MIG welding expertise? Apply now with CV to Lisa Blake, HR Officer: lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk.
Job Vacancy - Hydraulic And Pneumatic Fitters
Join us in Stoke-on-Trent! Fitting area vacancies. Contribute to high-spec trailers. Hydraulic systems experience? Apply now with CV to Lisa Blake, HR Officer: lisa.blake@donbur.co.uk.
Faqs
What is an "FLT"?
FLT is an acronym for "Fork Lift Truck".
What is "MHE": Materials Handling Equipment?
MHE stands for materials handling equipment. It is a broad term for a wide range of equipment used to move, store, and control materials and products.
What is a "Moffett"?
The term "Moffett" is a widely used abbreviation for a truck-mounted forklift, also known as a vehicle-mounted forklift (VMF) or lorry loader.
What is a "skele"?
A skeletal chassis design typically used for carrying shipping containers.