A family-owned firm has introduced a four-day working week, with workers still receiving full pay despite Friday becoming a permanent day off. Scaffold parts maker Chilwell Products brought in the groundbreaking regime after investment in new kit helped it become more efficient and led to growth.
The business, based in Stanton by Dale near Ilkeston, Derbyshire, has invested almost £100,000 upgrading 11 of its presses. The outfit - which manufactures the metal which goes on the end of scaffolding boards - has seen volumes rise 12 per cent from £15.6 million to £17.5 million in the last year, Business Live reports.
Chilwell Products is run by managing director Laura Clarke, who is the granddaughter of founder Derrick Telford. She took over from her mother Lorraine Clarke in 2019. Her mum is now company secretary and director, according to DerbyshireLive.
