Three UK manufacturers supplying building products have joined Made in Britain as they look to expand their product ranges and enter new markets.
Henderstone, BPC Building Products and Proper Hopper have joined the organisation, with all three manufacturers citing plans to grow their domestic or international markets.
Stone, metalwork and drainage products
Henderstone, a British stone fabrication company, manufactures quartz, granite and natural stone worktops.
The company plans to introduce a bespoke stone table range and explore overseas markets.
Ryan Henderson, managing director of Henderstone, said: “As we grow and look to new markets, the Made in Britain mark gives us a credible, recognised way to demonstrate that our products are made in the UK. Building trust and authority is just as important as product quality.
“We’re genuinely proud to be British manufacturers and joining Made in Britain is our way of saying that with conviction, aligning ourselves with other businesses who share the same pride. The trademark will be a central part of how we present Henderstone, particularly as we launch our new bespoke table line.”
BPC Building Products is a family-owned manufacturer of builders’ metalwork and plans to use its Made in Britain membership as part of its efforts to generate new business.
Gareth Simister, managing director at BPC Building Products, said: “Over the last few years, we have seen a return to people wanting products that have been made more locally.
“Having the Made in Britain trademark will help us to showcase the quality, availability, speed and sustainability of our products. We’re proud to be keeping vital engineering skills, employment and investment active within the domestic economy, and we expect that the Made in Britain trademark will help us generate some additional new business and secure more product orders.”
Drainage hopper manufacturer Proper Hopper currently supplies products across the UK and is planning to begin exporting to the US, alongside developing a new drainage product.
Lee Spearman, owner of Proper Hopper, said: “I want to see a thriving manufacturing base in the UK, and Made in Britain is a great certification which completely aligns with what I want to achieve. People are looking for immediacy and quality, and choosing something made in the UK gives them exactly that.”
Made in Britain membership
Made in Britain was established in 2013 and operates an internationally recognised trademark and accreditation for British manufacturers.
The membership organisation promotes British manufacturing and supports members seeking to develop their businesses and reach domestic and international markets.
John Pearce, CEO of Made in Britain, said: “The Made in Britain trademark is designed to grow the trust and credibility of British manufacturers, helping them to sell more of what they make. We’re proud to be helping these three manufacturers to leverage transparency, responsibility and quality, not only for their own growth but also for the sustainable growth of the wider manufacturing sector.”
