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This article was published on June 3, 2024
As a leading name in the North East since 1979, we’re celebrating our Sapphire Anniversary marking 45 years in business this June!
We’re extremely proud of our deep roots in the community; starting as a family-run business based in Middlesbrough, we’ve seen our organisation blossom into a highly reputable name for homes across the region. As we’ve developed, we’ve not only seen our highly-skilled team grow, but we’ve seen our products evolve in line with high-end modern technology, creating the finest bespoke windows, doors, and outdoor living structures with a focus on thermal efficiency, security, and performance.
To celebrate, ERW are holding a special event on the 21-23rd June – To celebrate 45 years of home transformation. Our Sapphire Open Days allow you to visit our showroom to experience firsthand the craftsmanship that defines our bespoke timber windows and doors.
Below, we take a look back at some of the key achievements we’ve accumulated over the years.
Since being founded in 1979, ERW has come a long way, facing a lot of challenges, improving with each hurdle. In celebration of 45 years in business, we’re going to be reflecting on some of the key milestones that have led us to where we are today:
1979 – The founding of ERW, initially known as Eston Replacement Windows.
1980 – The opening of our first factory in South Bank, Middlesbrough.
1982 – We opened our second factory based in Grangetown.
1987 – The launch of our first showroom on Eston High Street, allowing customers to view our range in person.
1988 – After overseeing continued growth, we expanded into our current premises – the Renovation House on Skippers Lane Industrial Estate, Middlesbrough.
1995 – ERW’s purpose-built showroom opens at Renovation House.
2000 – Completion of our first major renovation projects for Norton Hall and Wilton Castle.
2009 – Our Renovation House expands into a neighbouring factory, accompanied by the launch of our new factory finished timber windows and doors.
2018 – We underwent our largest renovation project to date – restoring and replacing windows at Auckland Castle, a vital piece of history for the country..
Check out ERW’s full timeline from 1979-2019 here.
Since the celebration of our 40 year anniversary, we’ve continued to thrive and progress as a business. With new faces, and new projects, take a look at some of our more recent milestones to mark our 45 year anniversary!
Bailey Donkin wins BWF National Apprentice of the Year – 2019
Later in the year after the celebrations of our 40th anniversary, we were delighted to see Bailey Donkin pick up the National Apprentice of the Year accolade at the BWF Awards 2019! Bailey is a credit to ERW’s successions, picking up this award for his creativity, innovative approach and outstanding joinery.
Phillip Wall takes over reigns as Managing Director from his father, Lawrence – 2022
After 36 years of service, Lawrence handed on the role as Managing Director to his son, Phillip, passing the torch onto a new era of ERW.
Jamie Dixon wins Rising Star of the Year at the BWF Awards – 2022
Since joining ERW in 2015, Jamie’s outstanding dedication to his role was highlighted by his impressive achievement of winning Rising Star of the Year at the British Woodworking Foundation’s award ceremony in London.
ERW begin work on Middlesbrough Train Station – 2024
Earlier this year, we were contracted to work on a major redevelopment project at Middlesbrough Railway Station to craft bespoke timber windows for the station. As a company that’s very proud of our deep roots in the community, working on such a key local facility for the local economy is a huge achievement for us.
To mark the occasion of our 45th anniversary, we will be holding a special open day for you to visit our showroom and view our range of bespoke doors, windows, and outdoor living structures! Below are some of the perks to attending one of our open days:
Unveiling New Products: Explore our cutting-edge vacuum glazing products and a new stylish door design tailored for both heritage and modern properties.
Exclusive Anniversary Offer: 4.5% discount just wasn’t enough to celebrate such a special occasion. That’s why we’ve doubled it to a 9% discount on all new project quotations made during the event. It’s our gift to you!
Win a Luxury Hamper: Enter our prize draw for a chance to win a beautiful Betty’s hamper, celebrating the best of Yorkshire produce.
See below the details of the event:
Dates: Friday, June 21 to Sunday, June 23
Venue: ERW, Renovation House, Skippers Lane, Middlesbrough, TS6 6HA
Time: Friday 10am-6pm, Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm
Book your place here
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Having just recently had wooden windows installed by your company, I would like to thank you for the professional and efficient service you provided. From my initial phone call to ERW through quotation and survey it all went very smoothly. I congratulate you on your work force who were all polite, punctual, reliable, tidy, helpful, considerate and very hard working. A CREDIT TO ERW! Needless to say I am delighted with my new windows and would not hesitate to recommend ERW to anyone who wants to deal with a professional family run firm.
Mrs B, Wolviston, Billingham
Thank you for proving excellent service through the planning and design of the windows, from following through with the planning authority to securing an appropriate outcome and faultless installation. Your staff polite, respectful and highly skilled, thank you again, myself and my tenants are delighted.
Mrs R, Stokesley
A superb job! We’re really delighted with all our new windows. We’d like to thank ERW very much.
The installation team of Craig, Aarron and Joe were very professional, worked well together and got on with the job efficiently to complete everything ahead of time. They were very polite and communicated well with us about the job in hand and the time scale, and we were impressed that they cleared up so well each day before leaving. We would like to thank them for all their workmanship, advice, help and good humour.
The quality of the items made off-site was very high. The 7 windows look really good, they operate well and the finish is excellent. Hopefully, next winter’s gas and electricity bills will show the benefit.
From our initial contact with Stuart and our visit to the showroom, through the technical survey by Andy and the co-ordination by Sophie and Jeff, to the final installation, we’re more than happy with the whole process. We’re so pleased that we chose ERW for our continuing efforts at improving our 115-year-old home. We will certainly come back for the final stage of work on our windows in due course.
Mr and Mrs C, Darlington
First class service from sales through to completion. A top quality product, fitted by a highly professional team in an efficient, timely and very tidy process. We would have no hesitation in recommending ERW to friends and family
Mr & Mrs R, Linthorpe
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