A BESPOKE upholstery company has opened its doors on the Walworth Industrial Estate.

Global Upholstery Solutions (GUS), owned by the Stannah Group, welcomed guests to its official opening by then-Mayor Cllr Iris Andersen.

The company will produce all upholstery for Stannah Stairlifts after Stannah Group took over the business from their previous supplier to create an in-house supplier.

Employing 30 members of staff, GUS will also develop new production designs for the stairlift manufacturer and complete bespok e designs at the customers’ request.

The company already refurbishes seating for offices and is looking to develop up to 50 per cent of the business to come from theatres, pubs and restaurants, along with other specialised projects.

At the official opening, general manager Lee Ness said: “I am extremely proud to be here with our production line and team read y for business. I could not have achieved it without an army of supporters from Stannah, amazing new staff, the brilliant assistance of our fit-out team and the Stannah premises team.”