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Alongside the latest equipment, Darren reveals what else is required in the pursuit of continuous innovation:“ People make the difference; without our people we wouldn’ t have such a forward-thinking business. From our highly skilled engineers and electricians to our machine operators and expert wire drawers- our people are what set us apart. The management team and our sales personnel who travel the world helping mattress manufacturers understand how to integrate our technology into their mattress builds play an equally vital role in our success.”
Operations across five manufacturing sites- three in the UK and two in the US- are managed through a strong leadership structure. In the UK, each site focuses on a specific area, such as coil manufacturing, wire drawing, or machine builds and innovation, allowing for efficient and specialized production. In the US, the two factories are run by joint venture partner Hickory Springs, using machinery designed and built in the UK.
Best practices are shared across all locations to maintain consistency and productivity. Together with its commitment to innovation, sustainability is central to all of Spinks’ operations. With rising energy costs adding further pressure, having the most efficient machinery, which is largely built in-house, gives the company the ability to minimize the equipment’ s energy consumption. Waste is also a key factor in pursuing sustainability, which is why Spinks manufactures all of its machines, components, and products with end-of-life in mind. It’ s also the first component supplier in the industry to offer a CO 2
/ kg calculation for any product that leaves the facility.
Spinks’ commitments have paid off. At last year’ s Interzum awards – the most prestigious in the industry – the company was recognized with three prizes. Darren reflects on the impact of such acknowledgment:“ Receiving awards, especially the most
coveted in our industry, is great not just for
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