Who are Chimo Holdings
Chimo Holdings are a premier British manufacturer, blending traditional Sheffield craftsmanship with modern technology to produce an impressive range of the finest quality cutlery, gallery trays, silver and giftware and promotional merchandise, sold all over the world.
The company was established in the 1980s, uniting a number of independent Sheffield manufacturers in the common aim of creating quality products for a modern world while preserving traditional values and practices. This has continued into the 21st century as other Companies have been acquired and products developed.
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Brief history
The White Rose of Yorkshire is famous the world over as the floral emblem of England's largest county (state) - in which the city of Sheffield lies. White Rose Silverware, is part of Chimo Holdings (Chimo being a Canadian Innuit word of greeting and friendship) which is an amalgamation of Sheffield companies, some dating back to 1750, brought together since the 1980s with the aim of re-establishing the manufacturing of superior quality products using traditional Sheffield skills. Amongst these companies is William Yates, one of Sheffield's oldest Cutlery manufacturers founded in 1750, owned and managed by seven generations of one family. Also Fashionware Products – now Chimo Corporate – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of corporate gifts and more recently Westplate Tray Company which possibly has the largest range of handcrafted gallery trays in the world, plus salvers and silverware products.
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Hand-crafted quality
Our team of craftsmen are dedicated to the traditional standards which made Sheffield world renown. Their eye for detail ensures fork prongs are properly shaped, rooted and grained – tray galleries are hand-mounted, silver cufflinks hand soldered, buffing and polishing is all done by hand plus every piece is individually silverfinished to bring out the deepest lustre. Finally, they are quality controlled by experts to ensure they meet the highest standards required by a clientele which includes some of the most famous stores, restaurants, hotels and Companies in the world.
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Quality comes as standard
As cutlery & silverware is often used together with the very finest china and crystal services Chimo Holdings believe their products should compliment the same meticulous standards and every effort is made to support this ideal with the company maxim:
"Quality comes as standard"
These superior standards of craftsmanship achieved by the company's workforce was recognised in 1990 by membership of the Guild of Master Craftsmen. These high standards operate throughout the Company in all departments. In 2005 Chimo became the first cutlery/silverware manufacturer to achieve the "Investors in People" award for their commitment to customers and employees – this was re-awarded in 2008.
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Specialist products and services
Our Sheffield factory specialises in the production of traditional handcrafted cutlery in hallmarked sterling silver, silver plate and stainless steel. We supply a wide range of customers, from well-known stores such as Harrods to individuals worldwide - 40% of our cutlery is exported overseas.
An onsite Cutlery Hospital gives your tired and infirm cutlery some old-fashioned TLC, restoring it to its former glory by repairing, refurbishing, re-plating and re-sharpening your knives.
Chimo Holdings also produces numerous alternative corporate gifts, including a wide range of quality jewellery, golf accessories, letter-openers, key fobs and much more.
Bespoke services
If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, we carry out bespoke work to your exact requirements. There is not enough space here to list the numerous special commissions completed by Chimo Holdings over the years, but to mention just one Robert Welch Design are regular customers. We welcome all your orders, and aim to meet your exact requirements wherever possible. Contact us for details.
Purchase online
Many of our most popular and unique products are available to the general public from our online outlet, Chimodirect. Why not browse the site to get an idea of the range of products Chimo Holdings manufactures?
Remember, if you don't find exactly what you're looking for, Chimo Holdings carries out bespoke work to your exact requirements. Contact us for details.
