Since 2000 we’ve been designing, manufacturing and successfully delivering specialist products and services to a wide range of end markets and customers.
These include:
- British design, development, fabrication and product assembly.
- Specialist anti-ligature and vandal-resistant lighting for the custodial and mental health markets.
- Ultraviolet systems for water disinfection, air & surface solutions for infection prevention and control.
Our core value is simple.
Our thinking and decisions are guided by the simple yet highly effective philosophy of you win, we win.
Daro Group’s recent leadership focus brought not only investment but a full suite of support services that enables the businesses within the group to focus on delivering their core areas of expertise; for them and their customers to thrive. These include:
Our Support Services
Governance and Guidance
Strategy and Acquisitions
Continuous Investment
Culture and Values
Accreditations and Compliance
Quality and H&S
Environmental Practices
Human Resources and Finance
Our History
The meticulous attention to detail in all of our businesses results in long-term customer relationships, some of whom have remained loyal to us for many decades.
“Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.”
– Mattie Stepanek
OUR VISION
Building on many decades of expertise, our vision is to be recognised as the most trusted, agile and responsive partner in the sectors we serve. Embracing continuous improvement, we strive to create a supportive, professional and inspiring environment for all.
OUR MISSION
Investing in our resources to deliver excellence as standard for our customers, our aim is to double gross profit every five years; creating growth opportunities for employees and businesses.
OUR STRATEGY
Integrating decades of design, product and service expertise with a resilient and agile structure to generate sustainable long-term growth in our specialist businesses.
Meet The Team
Mervyn Douglas
Managing Director
Mervyn joined Daro in 2016 bringing 20 years’ experience in business and finance. His role is to lead the strategic direction of Daro, managing continuous investment in resources to enable people, businesses and the group to achieve their long-term objectives.
Sarah Pennock
Finance Director
Sarah is Group finance director and a qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA). Since joining Daro in 2004 Sarah’s role has continuously developed to now overseeing group finance and human resources.
Matt Pilgrim
QHSE Lead
Matt joined Daro in 2021, bringing 19 years’ engineering experience and leads Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental standards across the Group. Matt is NEBOSH and IOSH qualified, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 31000 trained as well as holding a Green Belt in Six Sigma.
Becky Bishop
Management Accountant
Becky joined Daro Group in 2022, bringing 16 years of accountancy experience with her. Becky’s primary role is overseeing the management accounts across the group. Her excellent organisational skills, methodical working processes and very approachable nature make her excellently suited to the role.
Rachel Miles
Finance Assistant and
Business Support
Rachel joined Daro in 2017. In addition to making our customers, suppliers and visitors feel very welcome she assists with the accounts and works closely with all of the business divisions where needed.