COMPANY PROFILE · Five Palm Jumeirah - Dubai (2017) Grand Harbour Hotel -Southampton (2013) Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion Dorsett Hospitality (2013) Langham Palm Jumeirah Hotel - Dubai

CO M PA N Y P RO F I L E

M a n u fa c t u r i n g a n d S o u rc i n g

L EA D I N G S P EC I A L I STS

I N CO N T R AC T F U R N I T U R E

London-based Distinction Group has been designing and manufacturing high quality furniture for over 34 years. Working with both boutique and world-renowned hotel and development groups, Distinction Group creates luxurious hotel bedrooms, public areas, bars and restaurants furnished and finished to the very highest standards.

CEO, Mark Elliott created his company with the vision to provide excellence in both service and products for his clients and his dedication has ensured continued success and growth for the company. With an expanding business, Mark has brought in more expertise to surround him, including his daughter and son who were well established and successful in their own careers. Both son and daughter share their father’s values of integrity, creativity, quality and service and they will ensure that the company keeps looking to the future.

A FA M I LY B U S I N E S S

Thomas ElliottSales & Marketing

Director

For more than three decades, Distinction Group’s objective has remained the same; to be a customer focused manufacturer able to provide outstanding quality of product, combined with exceptional value. Proud of our British base, we strive for innovation and excellence with every client and project.

BRITISH ENGINEERING

Mark ElliottChief Executive Officer

Katherine RouxOperations Director

Mark CoadManaging Partner of

Distinction Dubai

Susan WanProjects & Design Director

Kersi DebooManaging Director

K E Y P EO P L E

H OS P I TA L I T Y & L E I S U R E

Location: Jumeirah, Dubai Developer: Five Holdings Development type: Hospitality & Leisure Number of units: 14,000 items includingcasegoods, upholstery and outdoor furniture.


Developer: Zeal Hotels Development type: Hospitality & Leisure Number of units: Public areas and 138 bedroomsInstallation period: 16 weeks

Holiday Inn ExpressBRIDGEWATER, SOMERSET


CANARY WHARF, LONDON

Developer: Yianis Group Development type: Hospitality & LeisureNumber of units: 301, over 5,000 piecestotal of casegoods and upholstery.Installation period: 12 weeks

CLIPPER BAR, LONDONDEVELOPER: Arora Group


LEICESTER SQUARE, LONDON

Developer: Criterion CapitalDevelopment type: Hospitality & LeisureNumber of units: 95 hotel rooms with headboards, wardrobes and mirrors among many othersInstallation period: 12 weeks


STRATFORD-UPON-AVON

Developer: Malmaison HotelsDevelopment type: Hospitality & Leisure

Number of units: 46 bedrooms withheadboards, tables, chairs and mirrorsInstallation period: 6 weeks

MANAMA, BAHRAIN


The Diplomatby

Developer: Radisson Blu

Development type: Hospitality & Leisure

Number of units: Over 170 wardrobes, desks and cabinets


Location: Shepherds Bush, London

Developer: Dorsett HospitalityInternational


Number of units: 317 bathrooms with vanity units, tiles, shower screens and mirrors.

Location: Manama, Bahrain

Developer: IHG Hotels

Development type: Hospitality &Leisure

Number of units: 138 units, 12,000 pieces including wardrobes, headboards, floating bedside units and minibars.

Location: Putney, London

Developer: Putney Lodge HotelDevelopment type: Hospitality & Leisure

Number of units: 25rooms of furniture and soft furnishings minibars.


HEATHROW, LONDON

BELGRADE, SERBIA

Developer: Arora Group


Developer: Soravia Group


Number of units: 250 units of upholstery, including bedroom armchairs and desk chairs as well as conference suite chairs, tables, rugs and lighting.

KINGSTON, LONDONDEVELOPER: EQ Group

S E RV I C E D A PA RT M E N TS

R I Y A D H

QUEENS GATE-LONDON

CANARY WHARF-LONDON

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Developer: Edafah

Development type: Hospitality & Leisure.

Number of units: Full turn key service.

Location: Canary Wharf, London.Developer: Frasers HospitalityDevelopment type: Serviced ApartmentsNumber of units: Full turnkey, 108units.

Location: Queens Gate, LondonDeveloper: Frasers HospitalityDevelopment type: Serviced Apartments.Number of units: 105 apartments.

P R I VAT E R E N T E D S EC TO R

Elephant Central

Location: Elephant and Castle, London Developer: Get LivingDevelopment type: Private rented sectorNumber of units: 374 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartmentsInstallation period: 14 weeks

A PA RT M E N TS

Middlewood LocksSALFORD, MANCHESTER

Developer: Get LivingDevelopment type: Private rented sectorNumber of units: 275 unitsInstallation period: 14 weeks

P R I VAT E R E N T E D S EC TO R

ST U D E N T ACCO M M O DAT I O N SP R I VAT E R E N T E D S EC TO R

EAST VILLAGE LONDON LIV DUBLIN STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

Location: East LondonDeveloper: Get LivingDevelopment type: Private Rented Sector Number of units: 1439 apartments

Location: Dublin, IrelandDeveloper: LIV Student, Valeo GroupDevelopment type: Student AccommodationsNumber of units: 215 bedrooms, 32 cluster living rooms and 2 communal areas

P R I VAT E R E S I D E N T I A L

S u r ro u n d e d by n e a r l y f i ve a c res o f b e a u t i fu l l y m a i nta i n e d l a n d sc a p e d g ro u n d s , t h i s p r i va te res i d e n ce i s p os s i b l y t h e m ost exc l u s i ve d eve l op m e nt i n t h e H a r row A re a . D i s t i n c t i o nwo r ke d c l ose l y w i t h t h e ow n e r i n re fu r b i s h i n g t h e communal areas of four of the ind iv idua l bu i ld ings ,s u pp l y i n g c o n so l e ta b l es , m i r ro rs , c h a i r s ,a c ces so r i es a s we l l a s e n h a n c i n g t h e i n te r i o rw i t h n ew p a i n t c o l o u r, f l o o r i n g a n d wa l l p a p e rto c re a te a s u m pt u o u s c o nte m p o ra r y sc h e m e.

NORTH LONDON PRIVATE RESIDENCE

P R I VAT E R E S I D E N T I A L

HAMELS MANSION

H a m e l s m a n s i o n i s a b e a u t i fu ls ta te l y h o m e d a t i n g b a c k to t h e 1 6 t h Ce nt u r y, l o ca te d i n t h e p e a ce fu lH e r t fo rd s h i re co u nt r ys i d e. T h i s l u x u r i o u s Co u nt r y E s ta te wa s re g e n e ra te d by D i s t i n c t i o n to t h e m ost exa c t i n g s ta n d a rd s , w i t hm a r b l e f l o o rs a n d u p to 5 m et resh igh ce i l i ngs . D i s t inc t ion refurb i shed a l l 1 0 a p a r t m e nts a n d co m m u n a l a re a s , co m b i n i n g o r i g i n a l fe a t u res w i t h s t u n n i n g co nte m p o ra r y s t y l e i n te r i o rs .

DEVELOPER: Distinction Homes

M A N U FAC T U R I N G

A G LO BA L M A N U FAC T U R E RDistinction Group is a proud British manufacturer takingadvantage of advances in automated CNC manufacturingto produce competitive high quality products from ourfactory in the UK. Supported by a significant supply chainwith manufacturing capabilities in Europe and the Far Eastwe are unique in our ability to be able to manufacture highquality furniture in any design scheme and budget tothe highest British standards.

D EC A D E S O F EX P E R I E N C EDistinction Group has been producing and manufacturingbespoke furniture in the UK, Europe and the Far East forover 34 years through a unique, expert supply chain.

With quality control offices in London and multiple locationsaround the world Distinction Group ensures that membersof the Distinction team are well placed to ensure that everypiece of furniture produced meets the most stringent Britishstandards and our own exacting specifications.

These offices also coordinate all shipping and logistics toensure each item for every project is correctly packagedand quality checked to arrive on time and according to theproject installation schedule.

Distinction Group offers a complete project management service from contract commencement to project completion.

From the approval of shop drawings to the installation of furniture, our talented teams across the world manage the process professionally and smoothly.

You can be at ease knowing that your FF&E order is in the hands of one of our knowledgeable and experienced project managers, allowing you to proceed with other aspects of your project.

P RO J EC TM A N AG E M E N T

O U R S E RV I C E S& Q UA L I T Y With our technical expertise and a team of experienced project managers we offer a highly valued service, working hand in hand with project designers and architects to achieve a successful outcome for your FF&E project. Our services also include prototype room sets and value engineering to enhance budget requirements and costings for each and every project. At Distinction Group we are fully aware of the trust our clients place in us to ensure their project is furnished on time and to the required standards. With a full cooperative approach we take the risk out of FF&E procurement, manufacturing and delivery.

Every item leaving our manufacturers is clearly labelled to facilitate shipping, customs and installation requirements at the destination.

On site, our experienced installation team oversee the process, ensuring each product is assembled and installed correctly, with care and to the agreed schedule.

Distinction Group is committed to reducing its impact on the environment and as a result we only use FSC certified timber in our products.

We continue to work to minimise our carbon footprint, taking advantage of technological advances in manufacturing and evaluating our activities in every part of the business.

D E L I V E RY &I N STA L L AT I O N

S U STA I N A B I L I T YA F T E R SA L E S S E RV I C E SDistinction Group provides a full service from product concept right through to installation and beyond. By providing a 5 year warranty you can be sure that your products are well supported throughout their lifespan.

D I ST I N C T I O N C L I E N T BAS E

CO M P L E T E D P RO J EC TS

F ra se r S u i tes G l a sg ow ( 2005)F ra se r S u i tes Ke n s i n g to n ( 2 0 1 2 )F ra se r S u i tes Qu ee n s G a te ( 2 0 1 2 )F ra se r S u i tes R i ya d h ( 2 0 1 6 )F ra se r P l a ce Ca n a r y W h a r f ( 2 0 1 4 )

G et L i v i n g , E a s t V i l l a g e Lo n d o n ( 2 0 1 3 )

L I V D u b l i n S t u d e nt Ac c o m m o d a t i o n ( 2 0 1 8 )

H i l to n T 5 - H e a t h row ( 2 0 1 1 )H i l to n D o u b l e T ree - K i n g s to n ( 2 0 1 7 )

Park Inn Manchester (2009)Ind igo Tower H i l l - London (2014 )Holiday Inn Express - Cardiff (20 15)Holiday Inn Telford - Telford (20 0 4)

Ra d i s so n B l u H o te l B r i s to l ( 2009)Ra d i s so n B l u H o te l Ca rd i f f ( 2009)Ra d i s so n B l u O l d M i l l H o te l B e l g ra d e ( 2015)

A l o f t Lo n d o n E xce l E x h i b i t i o n Ce nt re ( 2 01 1 )

Ca pta i n s C l u b H ote l - C h r i s tc h u rc h ( 2 00 6 )

D o n n i n g to n M a n o r - S eve n o a ks ( 2 0 1 5 )

D u ke o f N o r m a n d i e H ote l - P u t n ey ( 2 0 1 3 )

E u s to n S q u a re H ote l - Lo n d o n ( 2 008 )

F i ve Pa l m J u m e i ra h - D u b a i ( 2017)

G ra n d H a r b o u r H o te l - S o u t h a m pto n ( 2 0 1 3 )

S h ep h e rd ’s B u s h Pav i l i o nD o rse t t H os p i ta l i t y ( 2 0 1 3 )

La n g h a m Pa l m J u m e i ra h H ote l - D u b a i ( 2015)

M a rc o P i e r re W h i te’s F ro g m i l l H o te l - C h e l te n h a m ( 2009)

Ra m a d a Te l fo rd - I ro n b r i d g e ( 2 0 1 4 )

S o f i te l Lo n d o n H ote l - H e a t h row ( 2016)

Te l fo rd I n te r n a t i o n a l H o te l ( 2004)

T h e We l l i n g to n H ote l - I s l e o f W i g ht ( 2006)

T h e G rey S t ree t H o te l - N ewc a s t l e ( 2004)

T h e Lo d g e H ote l - P u t n ey ( 2015)

Wa te rg a te B ay H ote l - Co r nwa l l ( 2002)

W yc k H i l l H o u se H ote l - T h e Cotswo l d ( 2004)

Wes t wo o d T ra i n i n g Ce nt re - Cove nt r y ( 2003)

CO M P L E T E D P RO J EC TS

G et L i v i n g , E l ep h a nt Ce nt ra l ( 2 0 1 8 )

B r i ta n n i a S t u d e nt S e r v i cesM i t re H o u se ( 2 0 1 4 )

A l o ft Lo n d o n E xce lF i ve Pa l m J u m e i ra h - D u b a i F ra se r S u i tes R i ya d h D e l a n cey, E l ep h a nt & Ca st l e Re d eve l op m e nt

H O S P I T A L I T Y & L E I S U R E P R O J E C T S ( I ) S E RV I C E D A PA R M E N TS P RO J EC TS

P R I V A T E R E N T E D S E C T O R P R O J E C T S

S T U D E N T A C C O M M O D A T I O N P RO J EC TS

H O S P I T A L I T Y & L E I S U R E P R O J E C T S ( I I ) H O S P I T A L I T Y & L E I S U R E P R O J E C T S ( I I I )

Ho l iday Inn Express - Bur ton Upon Trent ( 20 15 )H o l i d ay I n n E x p res s - S o u t h W i m b l e d o n ( 2 0 1 3 )H o l i d a y I n n G a t w i c k Wo r t h - G a t w i c k ( 2 0 1 0 )I n te rc o n t i n e n ta l , C l i p p e r B a r - Lo n d o n ( 2 0 1 5 )I n d i g o Le i ces te r S q u a re - Lo n d o n ( 2 0 1 8 )H o l i d ay I n n E x p res s - H e a t h row ( 2 0 1 8 )C row n e P l a za H ote l - B a h ra i n ( 2 0 1 8 )

H a n b u r y M a n o r H o te l s & Co u nt r y C l u b ( 2000)M a r r i o t t H o te l - Wes t I n d i a Qu ay ( 2018)V ic tor ia & A lber t Hote l - Manchester ( 2010)

F ra se r P rop e r t y I s l i n g to n o n T h e G ree n ( 2 0 0 9 )F ra se r Res i d e n ce Lo n d o n C i t y ( 2 0 1 0 )F ra se r Res i d e n ce B i s h opsg a te ( 2 0 1 0 )

I n t e r Co n t i n e n t a l H ot e l L o n d o n - T h e O 2 Ra d i s so n B l u O l d M i l l H ote l - B e l g ra d e M a r r i ot t H ote l - West I n d i a Qu ayH i l to n D o u b l e T ree - K i n g sto n

H i l to n D o u b l e T ree - M a r b l e A rc h ( 2 0 1 2 )

Ra d i s so n B l u T h e D i p l o m a t - B a h ra i n ( 2018)

Distinction Hotel Furniture is the backbone of the Distinction Group, one of the largest and most respected contract furniture manufacturers in the UK.

Tecnodeck is a pioneering manufacturer, of WPC (wood-plastic composite) solutions founded in 2004. Working with Distinction in the Middle East they offer a complete deck system as well as an increasing product range including facades, handrails, balustrades, pergolas and fences.

Distinction Furnitures Trading is the representative of Distinction Group in Dubai. As well as managing our GCC hotel projects Distinction Furnitures Trading is the sole agent for renowned carpet and underlay companies such as Footfall, Texfelt, Axminster and many more, throughout the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.

Distinction Homes creates prestigious residential developments in London and across the UK, designed and built to the highest standards.

Dubai OfficePO Box 119599,

Dubai, UAE

Jeddah ShowroomBuilding No 4173,

Immam Shaffi Street,Al Faisalia District,

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Far East Office4 Hing Yip Street,

Kwun Tong, Kowloon,Hong Kong

Distinction Furniture manufactures high qualitydesigner furniture exclusively for interior designers, retailers and other members of the UK trade.

T h e D i s t i n c t i o n B ra n d s

Distinction Group, 44 Glentham Road, London SW13 9JJ

+44 (0) 2077313460 | [email protected]

www.distinctiongroup.com

COMPANY PROFILE · Five Palm Jumeirah - Dubai (2017) Grand Harbour Hotel -Southampton (2013) Shepherd’s Bush Pavilion Dorsett Hospitality (2013) Langham Palm Jumeirah Hotel - Dubai

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