Sheffield Makes: Chimo Holdings

In this episode of Sheffield Makes, we follow Ian one of the last decorative tray makers in the city, as he produces a sixteen inch cake stand from raw material.
Ian talks us through the process of making a decorative tray and talks about his personal experiences of working in the industry for the past 50+ years.
Chimo Holdings is the Holding Company for Chimo Sheffield (Manufacturing) Ltd a premier British manufacturer, blending traditional Sheffield craftsmanship with modern technology to produce the finest quality cutlery, gallery trays, silver and more. The group was established in the 1980s, uniting a number of independent Sheffield manufacturers , including one dating back to 1750, with the common purpose of creating quality products for a modern world while preserving traditional values and practices.
Sheffield Makes is a series of short films about Sheffield makers, processes and products produced within the City of Sheffield and surrounding area.
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[@lorawaring883]

How beautiful! It was lovely before the feet and silverplating. With it- astonishing. You are a wonderful artist!

[@markfox7895]

My first job when I left school. Was working for a company in London. Whitey plate works. In Hackney road. To solder things together we had town gas and foot operated bellows . That was over 50 years ago.

[@MrZOMBIE170]

So when he retires the company he works for and Sheffield will losses This part of the business because they never trained anyone to replace him