Fifth-generation bedmaker Harrison Spinks has developed a new collection of premium mattresses exclusively for independent retailers, available for next day delivery. The Velocity Collection is Harrison Spinks’ first ever next-day, off-the-shelf mattress, designed to support independents with a range of products that are easily accessible for consumers in the current climate.
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School benefits from hygiene donation by chemical company
Sutton in Craven Community Primary has been gifted supplies to help keep its classrooms clean by local chemical company, Airedale Chemical. Hand sanitiser, gloves and masks were delivered to the school to help provide a safer learning environment for pupils. Large bottles of hand sanitiser will be used to refill hand cleaning
Yorkshire glass company develops COVID-19 office desk solution
Yorkshire manufacturer Glassolutions has launched a free-standing COVID-19 desk-top glass sneeze guard, ideal for social distancing in offices. The Elland-based glass company usually distributes glass for the building industry, including windows, balustrades, partitions, shower screens, splashbacks and mirrors. It has developed the Easy Sneeze Guard as a solution to screen adjacent
Luxury bedmaker resumes manufacturing
Fifth-generation bedmaker Harrison Spinks has resumed manufacturing from its Yorkshire-based facility this week, following recent Government guidelines. The bedmaker is re-starting its operation on a safe and reduced scale and is focusing on existing orders and orders for key customers, including independents and high street retailers. Its components production and a
More than 250,000 bottles of hand sanitiser made by chemical company
Cod Beck Blenders, the Thirsk-based toll and contract manufacturer which began producing hand sanitiser in mid-March in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, has now manufactured over 100,000 litres on behalf of customers in a matter of weeks. The company, whch employs 100 staff, had not previously manufactured hand sanitiser, but received
West Yorkshire manufacturer launches firefighting equipment department
West-Yorkshire based Venari Group has confirmed a major exclusive partnership agreement for the firefighting sector, with one of the globe’s leading helmet manufacturers, SCHUBERTH. SCHUBERTH is a famous, 90-year old, manufacturer of safety helmets for motorcyclists and motorsport, including Formula One. For decades, it has also been one of the most
Horsforth-based soap manufacturer boosts output
Manufacturer of soap bases and natural ingredients, Stephenson, is stepping up production levels at its Horsforth-based manufacturing plant as it continues to deliver to international personal care, cosmetics brands, manufacturers and artisan soap makers. The family-owned company has worked tirelessly since the start of the pandemic to ensure the smooth continuation
NHS visor part production for Barnsley manufacturer
A Barnsley manufacturer has invested a five figure sum in two new 3-D printers to produce parts for visors for the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic. Rollem, which has an international reputation as leading print finishing equipment suppliers, recently underwent a restructuring process which included the £1.25m sale and leaseback of
Clinova accelerates Covaflu respirator production in response to government PPE request
Science-led consumer healthcare company Clinova, co-founded by Yorkshireman Arsalan Karim, is increasing production of its respirator flu mask, Covaflu, to 5 million per month to support the UK government. The move will help provide both NHS and key workers with the personal protective equipment (PPE) they need to help fight the
Chemical company donates essential supplies to hospital
A leading chemical manufacturer has lent its support to Airedale General Hospital with the donation of essential supplies to aid the fight against the coronavirus epidemic. Cross Hills-based Airedale Chemical has donated hand sanitiser, PPE and other supplies to its local NHS Trust whilst maintaining operations as an essential business and