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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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