JKS was established in 1990 by Melvyn and Julie Moult who, with 15 years combined experience in the trade, began by manufacturing and fitting bespoke joinery to the general public, although it was the long term aim to eventually move into the shopfitting industry.

The first year of trading was made up mainly of small private domestic contracts which doubled in the second year. It was in this second year that the business moved into a 1200 sq. ft work unit rented through Hinckley Workspace.

During the next few years, Melvyn and Julie expanded their customer base to include such clients as Wm Morrison plc, Asda, Somerfield, Vodaphone, and Ford and Rover Garages, thus achieving their aim to penetrate the shopfitting market. They formed a limited company in 1995.

Having already relocated to larger premises by this time, the increasing demand for their services meant they required even more space for development. Finding enough rental space for their needs soon proved to be virtually impossible and so Melvyn and Julie decided to look for a suitable smallholding where they could both live and work.

The last 18 months have seen the completion of their new custom built workshop at Kirkby Mallory whilst still fulfilling their obligations to existing customers.The result is a fully equipped machine shop with spraying facilities in 6,000 sq. ft of workshop and office space with room for expansion.

With a team of over 20 employees and a projected annual turnover in excess of £1,000,000 for the current year, it is the company's aim to continue to increase its client base...