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We offer turn-key solutions, taking your projects from 'Concept to Completion'.
Our belief at SDE Group is that our job is not to only provide solutions to our client's immediate requirements, but to provide solutions that will help to secure the future success of their businesses. The diversity of our long-term clients are a testament that we continually practice a client-focussed approach.
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Our story
How did we get
How did we get
here.
Since its formation in 1992, SDE Group have built a reputation working across a variety of sectors and engaging with different brands on a national basis.
1992
SDE Group was established in 1992 by Mr John Buckton.Storage & Display Equipment Ltd. began selling and fitting pallet racking as well as display fixtures to the DIY market to one of our major clients.
1993
In 1993, Ian Buckton & Jonathan Bennett joined John in the family company and SDE purchased their first office.
1995
SDE moved offices & purchased a warehouse due to the company expanding as more contracts were won and the company really took off.
1998
SDE relocated to our Stanfree office where we remain in today.
2000
John Buckton retired and the company was taken over by Ian Buckton (Group Director) and Jonathan Bennett (Managing Director).
2007
Due to the continued expansion of work, SDE invested in our 10,000 sqft warehouse in Staveley.
2011
SDE expanded their services when Robert Cartwright joined the company starting up the Interiors side of the business.
2012
After the opening of our Interiors side of the business, we invested in our joiners workshop where we produce trade counters, doors and furniture.
2013
Due to the wide range of services SDE now offered, we became known as the SDE Group.
2015
We had our first employee fully qualify as a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector, expanding on our current services to be able to provide external racking inspections.
2016
Our office went through an interior refurbishment, improving our working environment.
2017
Another one of our employees successfully qualified as a SEMA Approved Racking Inspector due to the continued demand for more Racking Inspections.
2019
Expanding on our digital technology, SDE Group invested in some of the latest technology providing digital & video content and 360° virtual tour experiences to our clients.
2020
The 3D Design team came on board producing visualisations and 3D modelling to our clients across all sectors within the company. Our sales team expanded further encouraging recent graduates to build their career through SDE Group. Our latest employee successfully passed his SARI qualification - providing SDE Group with three qualified SEMA Approved Racking Inspectors.
2021
Another sector within our group was formed - SDE Electrical.
2022
With a huge focus on renewable energy, we launched a new department within the group - SDE Energy Solutions.
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who are we
Our company
Our company
values.
Client Relations
We maintain and develop relationships that make a positive impact on our clients’ projects.
Respect For People
We value all our employees, encourage their individual development and reward their performance.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of integrity in all projects.
Citizenship
We aim to get involved in as many charity events as possible, especially to aid our local community.
Innovation
We constantly strive to learn new techniques to stay ahead of technology. We aim to deliver the most efficient solution possible and redefine the standard of excellence in everything we do.
Diversity
We encourage and welcome different talents at SDE Group to enhance on our multi-disciplinary approach.
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