Rod
Bespoke Furniture & WorkshopFounder of the original business and still actively involved today. Rod works on bespoke furniture and specialist joinery, as well as producing hand-drawn plans and details when required.
About TFS Hinckley
Built on craftsmanship, developed over time.
TFS has grown from a woodworking business into a local kitchen, bedroom, tile and appliance specialist, while keeping the practical, hands-on approach that has shaped the business from the start.
Early years
Rod and Neil in the workshop.
Rod started Pine Design in 1985, with Neil joining in 1988. The business has changed and grown since then, but practical woodworking and hands-on problem solving have remained part of TFS throughout.
Our Story
From Pine Design in the 1980s to TFS Hinckley today, the business has developed gradually around the people, skills and services customers need.
1985
Pine Design begins
Rod started Pine Design from a passion for woodworking, making fitted furniture and bespoke pieces.
1988
Neil joins Rod
After gaining woodworking experience elsewhere, Neil joined Rod and continued developing his skills in furniture making and installation.
2006
The Kitchen and Bedroom Furniture Store Limited is formed
The business moved into a new phase, with Neil focusing increasingly on design, sales and guiding customers through their projects.
2009
David and Jasmine join
David joined with previous building-site experience and continued learning woodworking and fitted furniture alongside Rod and Neil. Jasmine also joined and developed into the CAD and administration role she handles today.
2014
Tom joins
Tom joined the team and trained in the TFS way of building and fitting kitchens and fitted furniture.
2016
Ben joins · David becomes a partner
Ben joined the fitting team, combining on-the-job training with college. The same year, David became a partner in the business alongside Rod and Neil.
2017
Gayle joins
Gayle joined to look after bookkeeping and office support — including making sure everyone gets paid.
2019
TFS takes on the tile shop
The tile side became part of the business and Mitch joined to manage tile sales, ordering and trade supplies.
2024
Finn joins
Finn joined as a trainee fitter and continues to build his skills working alongside the fitting team.
Designed and made with care
From pencil lines to finished joinery.
Plans, practical workshop knowledge and carefully made details still sit behind the finished rooms you see today.
Meet the team
The people behind TFS.
A small, experienced team covering design, administration, tiles, bespoke furniture and installation.
Neil
Design, Sales & Project OrganisationNeil deals with much of the customer journey from the first enquiry through to the finished project. He carries out most measure-ups and initial plans, answers customer questions, and manages the majority of ordering and project organisation.
David
CAD & InstallationWorks across CAD, fitting and the day-to-day development of TFS. His practical knowledge from different parts of the business helps with developing drawings and working through details before and during installation.
Jasmine
CAD & AdministrationSupports the design process by producing and developing CAD drawings from the initial plans. She also looks after typing and general office administration.
Gayle
Bookkeeping & AdministrationLooks after the bookkeeping and helps keep the day-to-day office side of the business organised. She also keeps the financial side running smoothly, including making sure everyone gets paid.
Mitch
TilesManages the tile side of TFS, helping customers and trades with tile choices and practical advice. He also looks after ordering, stock and trade supplies.
Tom
FitterA fully trained fitter with a careful, methodical approach and a strong eye for detail. Tom takes pride in the finish and works across kitchen, bedroom and fitted furniture installations.
Ben
FitterA fully trained fitter who takes pride in the finish and the small details. Ben is also highly organised, keeping on top of what each job needs and making sure everything is ready for the next day.
Finn
Trainee FitterJoined TFS in 2024 and is developing his skills alongside the fitting team. He is gaining practical experience across kitchen, bedroom and fitted furniture installations.
The fitting team are particular about the finish — taking the time to get the details right rather than simply getting the job done.