A first-generation family-run business is celebrating ten years of producing high-quality heirlooms which have put them on the world map.
Coach House Forge is the brainchild of Chris Danby – whose passion for the blacksmiths industry led to him setting up the business with co-founder and wife Amy in 2014.
Chris taught himself the craft after attending a blacksmith experience day and first produced items like pokers and hooks at his home workshop, which he started to sell online.
Five years later – and following a huge increase in sales – the Nantwich-based online firm became a limited company.
They have also welcomed two more multi-skilled blacksmiths – Richard Madden and Adrian Smith – while Marketing Manager Michelle Haylock and Business Manager and Creative Consultant Jo Scoble complete the team.
“I am filled with immense pride,” says Chris.
“Over the past decade our journey has been defined by craftsmanship, dedication and the unwavering support of our customers and talented team.
“It’s been an honour to see our forge grow from a small workshop into a thriving business that upholds the traditions of quality and artistry in metalwork and we thank everyone who has helped to be a part of our story so far. Here’s to many more years of creativity and success.”
Amy added: “We are thrilled to be celebrating our ten-year anniversary. When Chris first set his mind to learning the craft and producing heirlooms, we had no idea where it would go, but it has been incredible and in recent years we have fast become a leader in hand forged metal giftware around the world – which is just incredible.”
Coach House Forge create and make everything on site and is constantly adding to its array of products as demand comes in.
“We have enquiries coming in from all areas and what we really like to do is to offer something bespoke, something different and something which is personalised,” says Chris.
“There is no better sound than hearing the hammering of creative designs coming to life at our forge home – all on our own anvils – and knowing they are going to be shipped throughout the UK and across the globe.”
