Dansies Are Moving
- Chesterfield Local
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
A fixture of Chatsworth Road since 1946, Dansies is moving forward - slimmed down, sharper, and ready for the future.
Dansies is a familiar name on Chatsworth Road. Known primarily for photocopiers, computers, office stationery, vacuum cleaners and a whole host of repair services, the business has served both local customers and businesses with the same friendly service since it first opened its doors in 1946.
Under the steady management of Paul and Nigel since 1996, Dansies has become one of the longest-standing establishments in the area.
Now, after nearly 30 years at their Chatsworth Road premises, Dansies are moving on. The team admits it’s bittersweet. Parking and access at their current site have long been a challenge, but what really makes leaving difficult is saying goodbye to a location that has been at the heart of their business for so long.
“We’ve loved being part of the Chatsworth Road community and have built so many great relationships here,” Paul and Nigel share. “It’s sad to be leaving, but we’re also really excited about what’s ahead.”
While Dansies has always welcomed walk-in customers, the business has evolved over the years to become increasingly business-to-business focused. Their new home will reflect this streamlined approach—focusing on the essentials: photocopiers, stationery, and vacuum repairs.
That said, loyal long-time customers are far from forgotten. “We’re absolutely still here for our regulars,” Nigel explains. “We just ask that people call ahead and book an appointment, so we can make sure we’re available to help.”
A Brief History: Mr Dansie was previously an engineer in the RAF and set the business up following WWII. In 1946 Mr Dansie started doing typewriter repairs, manufacturing many of the parts himself. It’s suspected he took over the premises from Crappers Haberdashery.
They moved from parts to selling Olympia typewriters, becoming the main dealer in the area. In 1976, they added stationery supplies and the business was sold to a Sheffield based family. In 1996 it was sold again, this time to Paul Rice, John Walton, and Nigel Walton, the three present owners who are all local, and continue to offer an excellent array of services.
Paul started in the business in 1982, John in 1984 and Nigel, John's son, joined in 1996 when the three of them took over the reins.
Paul has always been in office supplies, previously at Taylor & Brown, Mansfield. John is an ex-Marine engineer, having worked in the Royal Navy, he took a course in electronics, typewriters, and photocopiers at a college in Durham. Nigel came straight from school and specialises in photocopier repairs and maintenance; now a major part of the business representing around 90% of the business's activity across the county and close by.
The three are supported by Jayne Blackwood, Frank Stawarz and Matthew Cooper, Ted Stevens and Michele Deakin.
"We look forward to continuing the great long-term relationships with our customers," says Paul. "Over the past 30 years we’ve gotten to know each other and build a set of services that works for both. If you run a business and are looking for copier services, please give us a call to see how we can help."
So, there you have it, moving to start a new chapter in their business, slimmer, more focused and ready to apply themselves to the future needs of their customers.
Dansies
T: 01246 235455
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