Briman Joinery is to double the size of its Somerset factory to cope with anticipated future sales growth, particularly in the self-build and conversions sector.
The company plans to invest about £250,000 in expanding its 5,000ft2 Bridgwater factory to 10,000ft2, with completion expected in about October.
Co-director Norman Hucker explained: “We have the capacity with our machines to produce more products but we do not have the floor space to assemble them.”
The company, a member of the British Woodworking Federation, experienced its most successful 12 months ever in the financial year ending January 2004, with sales up 15% and topping the £1m mark.
It expects to continue growing during the next three years as self-builders and homeowners increasingly recognise the benefits of “quality made-to-measure traditional joinery”.
Mr Hucker said the self-build sector, which accounts for about 50% of Briman’s work, is an especially strong growth area.
He said: “While a lot of self-builders go for standard items, there is a sizeable proportion of them who want to put their own stamp on houses with more individual products.”
Briman, which manufactures doors, windows and staircases to traditional designs, also completes specialised projects for schools and churches.
Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater, visited the factory in April to present the Investor in People award, which recognises commitment to better working and training practices.