In this episode, host Faye Newman, shares advice on how to find the right trades people for your project and how doing your due diligence is vital to a successful outcome. You’ll also hear Faye’s visit to Burbidge in Coventry, a leading UK kitchen manufacturer, to meet owner Ben Burbidge and their head of product development Steve Saunders.
Key Takeaways:
Ben and Steve share their knowledge about the 40 ranges and 26 colours that Burbidge offers for the kitchens they manufacture and the passion they put into what they do.
Ben shares the history of Burbidge, how it all started in 1890, how the company has changed and developed and how they are still innovating now.
They talk us through their process and how quality and innovation are key components of what Burbidge does.
Building a sustainable future is something that’s very important to the company and how they manufacture. They're always looking at testing new water based paints, while still maintaining the durability and quality of their products
Best Moments
‘We work very hard to make sure that the product that we're going to make is exactly what the customer is expecting us to make. There's a lot of sort of iteration during that process of finally actually going, yes, we all agree, let's start making it, and six weeks time, we'll be delivering it to your home’
‘We're always building our own knowledge of the environment that the kitchen is going to go into and how it's going to be used by the householder because at the end of the day, they want it to work exactly for the purpose that they're buying the product for’
‘We have a number of different paint suppliers for different types of finish, so they're always in and out of our workshops, testing things and looking at how to get the best possible finish. There's a lot of desire to come up with the best quality end product that we can achieve’
About the Guests
Ben Burbidge is the owner of Burbidge & Son Ltd and is the fifth generation of the family to run the business. Burbidge continues to prosper in retaining its focus on the development of new and innovative products for the fitted kitchen market.
Steve Saunders is head of product development at Burbidge, bringing experience from previous roles at the company. With a robust skill set that includes Product Development, manufacturing and product Management and more, Steve contributes valuable insights to the industry.
About the Host
Faye Newman is a freelance Kitchen Designer with eight years of experience in the industry. With a background in furniture design and a passion for creating spaces that reflect the essence of the home, Faye brings a unique perspective to kitchen design. Her dedication to client satisfaction and love for her craft shine through in every project she undertakes.
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