Manufacturing Today Issue - 222 March 2024 | Page 145

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There is no other company in the healthcare market that is as well spread as us in terms of the markets we serve
Specialized Orthotic Services ( SOS ), which are primarily sold to the NHS wheelchair services and community rehabilitation markets . We also have a service division providing decontamination , repair facilities , and field servicing available for hospital , home care , and long-term care customers .”
In the competitive healthcare market , Drive DeVilbiss stands out from the crowd . “ There is no other company in the healthcare market that is as well spread as us in terms of the markets we serve , the products we offer , and the services we provide . Drive DeVilbiss also offers a unique blend of UK manufacturing , importation , and service provision that ensures the business is agile and capable of responding quickly to market changes . If the last few years have taught us anything , with the pandemic , supply chain issues , and the various global conflicts , it ’ s that you never know what is around the corner .
“ It is important that we are very connected to our customers to make sure that we keep the product ranges fresh and in demand . We need to react to any macroeconomic fluctuations that can otherwise provide an advantage to our competition . For example , the very low container freight costs in 2023 meant that we needed to invest in UK manufacturing to keep the business efficient and competitive ,” Richard affirms .
The company ’ s fully integrated , in-house manufacturing process ensures consistently high quality , reliable production . “ We see UK manufacturing as one of our unique selling points , which is why taking a strategic
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