HRH The Prince of Wales celebrates British manufacturing

21 February 2011: World-leading stairlift manufacturer Stannah Group has today signalled a healthy future for British manufacturing, as its 500,000th stairlift rolls off the manufacturing line.

The occasion was marked during a special visit to Stannah's Andover-based factory by HRH The Prince of Wales and the day became a celebration of the firm's success in building a leading global brand which carries the stamp of British industry to the four corners of the globe.

With an engineering heritage going back to 1867, Stannah now employs 1,500 people. Its stairlifts have successfully brought freedom and independence to thousands of elderly and disabled people, in 42 countries worldwide. In 2010, Stannah received its fourth Queen's Award for Enterprise.

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Bespoke lifts fit for a Prince

Our bespoke lift products contributed to the £multi-million restoration of Cornwall Terrace in Regent’s Park, London,  a Grade I collection of Nash mansions that recently underwent thorough refurbishment, conversion and modernisation by Oakmayne Bespoke, the upmarket arm of leading London property developer, Oakmayne Properties – with the help of the Dartford branch of Stannah Lift Services.

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