A New Chapter for Design & Supply

Design & Supply Completes Management Buy-Out to Support Future Growth

Design and Supply is pleased to announce the successful completion of a management buy-out, securing the long-term future of the business and continuing its commitment to UK manufacturing from South Wales.

The business is now led by long-standing management team members Tom Grother, Scott Davies and Damien Regis – a team that has played a key role in the company’s growth and day-to-day operations for many years.

For nearly 40 years, Design & Supply has manufactured specialist steel doorsets from its facility in Merthyr Tydfil, supplying projects across the commercial, public-sector, infrastructure and utilities sectors throughout the UK.

Today, the business manufactures a wide range of bespoke products including:

  • Fire-rated steel doors
  • Security-rated doorsets
  • Thermal and acoustic doors
  • Flood-resistant doors
  • Slimline architectural glazing systems

 

The management buy-out represents a continuation of the company’s strong history of local leadership and long-term investment in both its people and manufacturing capabilities.

Director Tom Grother said:

“This is an exciting step forward for the business and something we’re all incredibly proud of. Having been involved in Design & Supply for many years, we understand what makes the company successful — our people, our relationships, and our commitment to delivering high-quality products.

“We’re proud to continue the legacy built over nearly four decades and remain committed to investing in the future of the business here in Wales.”

The transaction was supported by the Development Bank of Wales through funding from the Wales Business Succession Fund and Wales Flexible Investment Fund.

The new ownership team will now focus on continuing to strengthen Design & Supply’s manufacturing capabilities, expanding its product offering, and supporting customers across increasingly complex and specialist projects.

As the business enters this next phase, Design & Supply remains committed to the values that have shaped the company over the last four decades — quality manufacturing, technical expertise, and long-term customer relationships.