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Product Range
Machine Knives
Vertical Packaging Knives
Horizontal Packaging Knives
Food Packaging Knives
Food Processing Knives
Vacuum Packaging Knives
Case Taping Knives
Polythene & Paper Knives
Printing & Graphics Knives
Fibre Processing Knives
Plastic Film Knives
Paper Converting Knives
Specialised Machine Knives
Industrial Razor Blades
Stainless Steel Blades
Carbon Steel Blades
Tungsten Carbide Blades
P.V.D. Blades
Titanium Nitride (TIN) Blades
Titanium Carbo Nitride Blades
Ceramic Slitter Blades
Trimming Knife Blades
Fibre and Tow Cutter Blades
Surgical Blades & Handles
Slimknife Blades
Non Standards Blades
Endurium Razor Blades
Packaging Options
Hand Held Knives
Hand Knives & Utility Knives
Safety Knives
Carton Opening Knives
Blade Dispensers
Trimming & Snap-off Knives
Scrapers
Promotional Knives
Trimming Knife Blades
OLFA Knives ®
Disposal Bins


Latest News & Special Offers

Practical World March 2010
UK Sales Director Paul Bottomley was delighted by the response to the Durham Duplex stand at Practical World in Koln. He was attending with David Piper, the European Sales Manager, and saw a mix of existing customers, distributors and new enquiries over the 4 day show as well as enjoying the local beer in the evenings. Paul said \" The International Hardware show is fantastic event for Durham Duplex as it concentrates the industry in one Messe and means that weeks of work can be done over a few days as it draws international companies from all over the world to Koln. It is great that this has also coincided with our Centenary as we have been able to celebrate the past whilst looking forward to the next Century with suppliers, customers and friends.\" To see what is so special about Durham Duplex contact sales on 0114 243 2313 or email sales@durham-duplex.co.uk.
Roy Shaw Retires
Roy Shaw has retired from HSC after over half a Century working in Sheffield Engineering. Roy , 69 years young, decided that having spent the last 15 years at HSC it was time for the next generation to carry on his excellent work and for him to go to the pub. Peter Broadbent, Production Director, presented him with his own front page to commemorate the event and all his coleagues at HSC and Durham Duplex wish him a long and happy retirement.
Excitement in Dispatch
The Male members of Durham Duplex's dispatch were excited to be told about a "blonde bird" starting in dispatch this morning. However, they were ultimately diappointed when Paul, our resident twitcher, correctly identified it as a Wagtail, rather than the Baywatch version, and soon ushered it safely out of the door.
2010 Our Centenary year
Durham Duplex Razor Company Ltd was registered in the UK on 11th May 1910 and the Company’s unusual name relates to the Duplex Razor Blade used in their revolutionary safety razor system. This was considered to be a major advancement in comparison to the traditional cut throat razor. The Duplex double edge steel razor blade could be re-sharpened on the strop almost indefinitely, but eventually they could be disposed of and replaced without needing a new handle – offering considerable saving and a safe way to shave.

The success of this product, as the shaving system of choice in the early 20th Century, meant the Sheffield Factory fed sales offices in New Jersey, London, Paris, Toronto and Sheffield.

However, the invention of the disposable razor bit deeply into the market and as sales decreased post WWII the factory and trade name were purchased by the Milburn family in 1958 and they moved it to the current location on Petre Street in 1961.

The company developed by diversifying into such items as the Hair Trimmer and the Dog Dresser as well as developing a range of hobby knives. These newer products were bolstered by product loyalty from the soldiers issued with the Duplex System and needing new blades – about every 5 years or so!

Durham Duplex Razor Company Ltd, was purchased by Edward Turner and Son Ltd in 1974, to add to its portfolio of manufacturing assets, and the name was simplified to Durham Duplex Ltd on 1st May 1974. This heralded a sustained period of development and change out of which Durham Duplex emerged lean and efficient, focussed on the production of Machine Knives and Industrial Blades from strip steel. The factory utilised technology to maximise productivity and embraced CNC equipment to keep production costs low. A move into the production of larger Machine Knives in 1986 broadened the product range and this development continues today with an increased emphasis on the export markets and the constant investment in machinery, assets and skill base.

Today Durham Duplex is both a family business and a global company which maintains the ability to deliver any cutting edge required by our customers in UK and overseas. This still includes the original Duplex blade which, now made with a TiN or TiCN coating, is still requested by some old soldiers for their faithful safety razor.

For mare information or a quote call 0114 243 2313 or email sales@durham-duplex.co.uk.
Welcome to 2010
What a welcome to 2010, Durham Duplex's Centenary year, as Sheffield goes white in the freeze. But Customers should not fear as the DD Staff have braved the elements to ensure that they are at work to support you. So if you have a requirement for a cutting edge solution then call 0114 243 2313 for a quote.

Export/Overseas Enquiries:

UK/Home Enquiries:

Tel: + 44 114 251 8468
Fax: + 44 114 256 2209

Tel: 0114 251 8469
Fax: 0114 244 4329

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VAT No. - GB 391 1950 45 Trade organisations - Sheffield Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Registration No: D241 Confederation of British Metalformers - Registration No: N/A
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