Leeds-based surface materials firm CDUK announces change of ownership

CDUK was founded over 40 years ago by Geoff Baker, father to Gary Baker, and business partner Toni Hibbert.

Mr Noble said: “I’m incredibly proud and lucky to have been given the unique opportunity to continue the market leading work established by Gary and his father Mr Baker over the last 44 years.

“We work with some excellent supply partners, not least Corian Solid Surface with whom we have a long-lasting and fruitful partnership.

“Added to that is an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team at CDUK who I thoroughly enjoy working with. Having worked with them for 10 years, taking ownership of the company is a great opportunity.”

Under Mr Noble’s direction, CDUK has gained a number of partnerships with leading brands including PaperStone, The 1810 Company and, more recently, The Good Plastic Company, as well as maintaining a strong relationship with DuPont as the sole distributor of Corian Solid Surface in the UK and Ireland.

Outgoing owner and chairman Gary Baker said: “Since CDUK was founded we’ve prided ourselves on offering great service to our customers as well as being at the centre of the solid surface industry through distributing Corian.

“I am proud to be handing on the business to Andy with whom I have worked closely now for over 10 years. Over the last couple of years, Andy and his senior management team have taken on more and more responsibility for leading the business.

“It was really important to me to have a succession plan involving people who understand where CDUK has come from and who will maintain the values we have always held dear.”

Mr Noble added: “I’ve been extremely privileged to have spent many years working with Gary and Geoff. I thank them for everything that they have taught me and the opportunities they have given me. As we look to the future, we won’t forget our history.”