In 1963 two young entrepreneurs came together to create a new business venture. Soon after their initial meeting a 5,000 square foot factory in Sunderland was equipped with second hand machinery and production started with 5 employees under the name Modern Trends.
The assumption in 1963 was that high levels of pollution would do away with the fireplace
1963
Business started as Modern Trends manufacturing fire surrounds in Sunderland from a 5000sq.ft factory.
1970
Continued expansion leads to purpose-built premises in Western Approach, South Shields.
1982
Be Modern moves into retail sector with acquisition of Academy Crafts selling Kitchen furniture.
2009
Be Modern acquires the Shropshire based company, Broseley, to extend product choice into woodburning stoves.
2013
The launch of Be: bathrooms, a revolutionary concept which allows customers to create a truly exclusive bathroom from a wide selection of fantastic, beautiful elements.
2014
Opening of million pound purpose built Corporate Group Office and launch of Mallard Bathroom and Bedroom furniture with the stress on style, simplicity and security, and a choice of classic and contemporary looks.
1963
Business started as Modern Trends manufacturing fire surrounds in Sunderland from a 5000sq.ft factory.
1970
Continued expansion leads to purpose-built premises in Western Approach, South Shields.
1982
Be Modern moves into retail sector with acquisition of Academy Crafts selling Kitchen furniture.
2009
Be Modern acquires the Shropshire based company, Broseley, to extend product choice into woodburning stoves.
2013
The launch of Be: bathrooms, a revolutionary concept which allows customers to create a truly exclusive bathroom from a wide selection of fantastic, beautiful elements.
2014
Opening of million pound purpose built Corporate Group Office and launch of Mallard Bathroom and Bedroom furniture with the stress on style, simplicity and security, and a choice of classic and contemporary looks.
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In 1963 two young entrepreneurs came together to create a new business venture. Soon after their initial meeting a 5,000 square foot factory in Sunderland was equipped with second hand machinery and production started with 5 employees under the name Modern Trends.
The assumption in 1963 was that high levels of pollution would do away with the fireplace
