What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
Beeston-based Spinks, the components division of 180-year-old family bedmaker Harrison Spinks, has announced the launch of an additional distribution centre and appointment of a new Commercial Director as the global leader in sustainable spring and comfort technology continues to grow. The new 35,000 sq ft distribution centre is in south Leeds and will be
Two firms with sustainability at the core of their business have teamed up to create healthier homes. Luxury Beeston-based bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, and building materials provider, Adaptavate, have announced a strategic partnership centered around hemp. Having grown 382 acres of hemp this year, which ties up approximately 1,390 tonnes of
Simon Spinks, Group Chairman of Beeston-based luxury bedmaker Harrison Spinks, was awarded the prestigious Ambassador accolade at The Business Desk’s Yorkshire Business Masters Awards on Thursday (14 October 2021), recognising his work to continually promote innovation and lead the iconic Yorkshire manufacturer for over 35 years. The awards ceremony, which
Beeston-based luxury bedmaker Harrison Spinks has been awarded Investors in People’s We invest in people standard accreditation, after demonstrating its exceptional leadership and management practices and motivating and supporting its employees to perform at their best. Recognised throughout 75 countries, the We invest in people standard accreditation means principles and practices around supporting people are
Beeston-based luxury artisan bedmaker Harrison Spinks is launching its products in North America as it unveils its first listing in H.Alora Luxury Beds and announces a brand new collection. The new range is entitled The Harrison Spinks Collection and includes eight brand-new high-quality mattress models, which feature recyclable, sustainable and glue
Fifth generation luxury bedmaker Harrison Spinks has promoted Chris Townsley as Operations Director for Beds, where he will be responsible for overseeing manufacturing and logistics for the Beeston-based beds business. Asked to comment on his well-deserved promotion Chris said: “I have spent nineteen years working in different positions, from the
Beeston-based manufacturer, Harrison Spinks, has donated over 30 beds to Don Robin’s House, a new development currently being built in Leeds by a local homelessness charity. The bed and mattress manufacturer has donated 32 mattresses and divan bases to the pioneering new development in New Wortley, delivered by local charity St George’s Crypt
As some readers may remember, renowned Beeston-based bedmaker, Harrison Spinks, opened its doors to Gregg Wallace and Cherry Healy for an episode of Inside the Factory in August 2019. On Sunday (6 December 2020), BBC TWO will be re-running the programme to show consumers just how their mattresses are made.
Harrison Spinks has made a seismic pledge to become fully net carbon zero by the end of 2021, offsetting its entire carbon footprint, as the manufacturing company announces the launch of a new function, Harrison Spinks Renewables. The fifth-generation bed and mattress manufacturer, which employs over 500 people at its
Beeston-based bed and mattress manufacturer, Harrison Spinks, is bolstering its sustainability credentials by developing plans for a dedicated recycling plant and appointing a Head of Sustainability to drive green initiatives across the business. The company’s recycling plant will be located in Scunthorpe and will facilitate the disassembly and recycling of