German kitchen manufacturer Schüller has acquired its long-standing trading partner InHouse Inspired Room Design.

Established 18 years’ ago, Hexham-based InHouse launched Schüller into UK and Ireland markets and provided customer support.

According to a statement: “Schüller and InHouse have reached a point where both companies would like to face current and future challenges in an even more consistent and concentrated manner: responding even faster where more efficient solutions are increasingly required for existing and future retail partners.”

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Wayne Dance, company founder and majority shareholder of InHouse said: “This was a logical step to take InHouse to its next level of development.

“This year I will be 65 and after a fantastic 37 years in the industry, it’s time for a more relaxed lifestyle and for the next generation to step forward.

“ What we have achieved over the past 18 years together with Schüller is fantastic and is a good basis for further growth.”

The step was taken together with the three other shareholders: Stuart Dance, Malo Tasle and Chris Dance, who will continue to hold senior management positions.

Wayne Dance will also continues as a consultant, over the coming months to assist during the transfer period.

The InHouse team at head office and its sales team in the UK and Ireland will remain.

Managing director at Schüller Möbelwerk KG Marcus Schüller said: “InHouse Ltd, as well as Wayne Dance and his entire team, have succeeded in building up a solid client structure.

“For this trust and for this success, we would like to thank the entire InHouse team, but above all the trade partners we have gained over the years, who have motivated us to take this step to work even closer to the market.

“The opportunity created by the takeover to be even closer to the customer, and to do so with the same team, gives us a perspective for sustainable growth in a sales market that is relevant for Schüller Kitchens.

“We would like to express our thanks to our trade partners and look forward to a successful future together.”