Our History


In 1946 when Walter Croll opened his small upholstery and bedding workshop in the Millbrook area of Southampton, majestic ships from such famous lines as Cunard, P & O and Union Castle daily sailed into Southampton Water.

The superb interiors of these vessels, which had made Britain’s passenger fleet a byword for luxury and elegance, demanded the highest standard of workmanship.

The craftsmanship of Walter Croll’s workshop soon began to win it a growing number of orders from discerning customers, and when the Union Castle Line awarded Millbrook a contract to refurnish and carpet their entire fleet, the success of the young Company was assured.

Since that time Millbrook has continued to grow and prosper using the same key skills.

Our attention to quality and eye for detail has achieved us an enviable reputation around the world from Luxury Furniture and Contract Market Places in both Government and Corporate Sectors.

Whether we are building a luxury yacht interior or laying a floor, painting a vehicle or building the front door for London’s Prime Minister at No. 10 Downing Street our goal is to provide a competitive price, for the best quality, delivered on time.

The Millbrook Core Skills


  • Management Clarity and responsiveness
  • The on-going development of our staff
  • Production ,Quality and Performance Control
  • Logistics and ‘Remote Location’ control