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OBIN SPECIALIST JOINERY 125 YEARS

OBIN SPECIALIST JOINERY AND STUDIO TERRY BOAST A PORTFOLIO SPANNING PRESTIGIOUS COMMERCIAL, HOSPITALITY, RETAIL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS…

Sustainable growth focused on delivering something special C raftmanship has remained a constant throughout the 125-year heritage of the McDonagh family

excitement of design involved as well. “The most important thing for us is growing sustainably and for this our focus has to be on delivering a really special product. “The construction process itself is always a stressful series of events; no matter how smooth the project, there are always problems that arise. “A willingness to overcome these issues and the quality of the finished product is what shines through.” With private high-end residential packages comprising much of its work, the business has almost been a well-kept secret, said John. But a series of high-profile contracts over the years from Home of the Year Ormiston House to the Ormeau Baths

and hospitality venues such as the Queen Street hometel by room2 are raising its profile. “We have a design brand, Studio Terry, and it’s always been important for us to effectively communicate design through the finished joinery,” said John. “We try our best to accommodate designers and architects to achieve a look, and feel we go over and above to achieve that. “Our joiners are very skilled, and that craftsmanship element is something we’re trying to elevate. The projects we do, and want to get involved with, are very niche and very special. “It’s all about the finer details, specialist materials and aesthetically pleasing furniture and that’s always been what we’re about.”

business in Portadown. Once a furniture manufacturer, the

business is now run by a fourth generation of the family and was rebranded as OBIN Specialist Joinery and Studio Terry in 2022. Project management and problem- solving skills have been added to its core competencies as it builds an impressive portfolio spanning prestigious commercial, hospitality, retail and residential projects. John McDonagh, Managing Director, said, “A lot of exploration has gone on over the last few years, dipping our toes into different markets and keeping the

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