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James Spencer & Co Ltd – A leading and
renowned manufacturer of quality healthcare furniture and
equipment, proudly serving the UK care homes sector for more
than 60 years.
James Spencer & Co Ltd continues to build on its excellent
reputation as one of the country’s foremost manufacturers of
quality healthcare furniture and equipment – supplied on time
and at the right price to the UK care homes sector.
Their products portfolio is all-encompassing, including modern
ranges of chairs, recliners, tables, suites, leg rests, commodes
and toilet aids, portering chairs, walking aids and wheelchairs,
high seat chairs, beds and bed accessories, general ward
equipment and office furniture, cabinets and trolleys, bath and
shower equipment, and daily living and mobility aids. The choice
of fabrics throughout is extensive.
Over the past 12 months, James Spencer has been concentrating
efforts on improving key areas of its operation, including
increasing manufacturing capacity, introducing new technologies
and enhancing product ranges, notably in specialist areas of the
business.
At the same time, it has always been a ‘green’ company -
recycling wherever and whenever possible, a major consideration
for environmentally aware customers.
James Spencer continues to offer:
? Integrity – it is a dependable family company established for
more than six decades.
? Reliability – it delivers on its promises.
? Competitive Pricing – it offers the best value against
comparable quality.
? Quality/Safety – it not only conforms to, but also surpasses
recognised industry standards.
? Customer Service – it prides itself on being second to none.
The company began life in Headingley, Leeds, in 1948, acquiring
its present premises in Wilsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire, in
1982. By 1995, the company had transferred its entire operation
to Wilsden, from where it now manufactures over half of its
products.
James Spencer employs a near 40-strong and highly skilled
workforce, some of whom have worked for the company for more
than 25 years. All undertake ongoing training to ensure the firm
remains at the cutting edge of the industry sector.
Over the years, James Spencer has grown and diversified to
become one of the UK’s leading companies in the design,
manufacture and sales of specialist healthcare furniture and
equipment, though it remains an independent, family-owned 2nd
generation business.
The company holds BS EN ISO 9001 quality accreditation, meets
all the latest health and safety regulations and undertakes
deliveries using its own vans. It also has its own show van,
which is used to showcase individual products required by
customers. The show van can be booked by appointment for
personal visits, in effect a mobile shop window that takes
products direct to the customer’s doorstep – right across the
UK.
Specialist furniture and equipment is one of James Spencer’s key
strengths. For example, a challenging environments catalogue has
now been produced for the first time.
Chairman Richard Spencer explained: “For many years, we have
worked with – and listened to - professionals specialising in
the care of people with mental health and challenging
behavioural problems, as we do with all our customers concerning
all our product ranges.
“We have now trialed, tested and introduced improved furniture
products designed to be conducive to the well-being of such end
users. While they retain the appearance of conventional
furniture used in a normal day-to-day living environment, the
vast majority are very heavy and robustly built to minimise
damage from potential abuse.
“Security and safety are high priorities, with concealed
staples, no piping, non-retractable (tamper-proof) screws and no
areas for concealment all being taken into account. The range is
also manufactured using materials which can’t be used to harm
self or others. A wide selection of modern, easy-clean fabrics
is also offered.”
The new challenging environments catalogue has been published at
the same time as the company’s updated Forward Thinking
Furniture (FTF) catalogue. James Spencer is further promoting
FTF following extensive field trials, which have improved the
range of robust, eco-friendly furniture.
The FTF range of chairs, settees, beds and dining sets is
thought to be unique to the industry sector, as the frames are
made totally from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic – yet more
evidence of James Spencer’s commitment to protecting the
environment,
Both the challenging environments and FTF publications add to
the expanding stable of specialist standalone catalogues now
being produced by the company. Others in place cover the back
care, bariatric, suites and wardchairs, and housing association
sectors.
Along with James Spencer’s all-encompassing 162-page 2009
catalogue - described as the biggest and best to date - all are
available in print. They can also be viewed in a virtual
eco-friendly format at the company’s website at
www.jamesspencer.co.uk or downloaded in product categories, or
as a whole.
In addition, James Spencer’s full product ranges are also on
view at the company’s newly extended showroom at Prospect Mills.
The 3,000 sq ft showroom, double the size of the previous
display area, represents a major investment for the firm and
contains several specific zones showcasing all furniture and
equipment ranges, along with accessories.
Richard Spencer explains: “Bulk purchasing and economies of
scale have reduced our manufacturing costs, allowing the company
to pass these financial savings directly onto our customers.
“Now, everyone can benefit from a modern, continually expanding
product range from a busy and expanding company. We work in
partnership with our customers, who have helped us develop
products, which have, in turn, helped countless people in their
day-to-day lives. It gives us immense satisfaction to know we
are making a real contribution to the health, welfare and care
of our end-users.”
In short, something for everyone and all available at the right
price – direct from the manufacturer via the sales team, the
stable of catalogues, website or the new showroom.
Company contact details: JAMES SPENCER & CO LTD, Prospect Mills,
Main Street, Wilsden, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 0JR. Tel
01535 272957. Fax 01535 273295. E-mail sales@jamesspencer.co.uk
www.jamesspencer.co.uk
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