___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Laxtons
We focus on bespoke , small-batch production and embrace change
reliability our customers deserved , we needed to bring manufacturing back home .”
In 2009 , at the height of the global recession , James made a bold move . While many companies were fleeing UK manufacturing , Laxtons was bringing it back . “ People thought I was mad . But I believed we could offer something overseas competitors couldn ’ t : exceptional customer service and unparalleled quality .”
By 2010 , Laxtons had achieved what few thought possible – a new spinning mill on UK soil , the first of its kind in over a generation . “ It wasn ’ t easy ,” James admits . “ Commercial property was hard to find , and power availability was a constant issue . But we persevered , renting a site from a former customer and gradually expanding operations . That same year , we joined the inaugural meeting of the UK ’ s Campaign for Wool , headed by then Prince Charles , which aligned perfectly with our vision .”
As production soared , Laxtons took another leap forward . In 2017 , the company moved into a purpose-built factory , a stateof-the-art facility designed to propel it into the future . “ At one point , we were juggling construction , machine installations , and production simultaneously . It was chaotic , but transitioning to a new facility was a defining moment for us ,” James says .
Today , Laxtons is thriving , blending traditional expertise with modern innovation . “ Our secret ? Adaptability ,” James shares . “ We focus on bespoke , small-batch production and embrace change . For instance ,
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