A NEW manufacturing facility creating accessible solutions in the daily lives of those with mobility issues has opened near Middlewich.
AKW has opened the doors to its new facility and showroom at Total Park, off Pochin Way.
The company works with operational therapists to design and manufacture a full range of easy access showering, kitchens and mobility support products.
And, on July 9, Middlewich mayor Cllr Simon Whittaker joined High Sheriff of Cheshire Clare Hayward to officially cut the ribbon on the new site.
Nick Parsons, the executive chairperson of AKW Holdings Group, said: "The opening of this showroom and manufacturing facility makes AKW the largest producer of bathroom and kitchen adaptation solutions in the North West.
"We are very proud of the reputation that AKW has built up over the years for providing high quality inclusive bathroom and kitchen solutions that stand the test of time.
"With the opening of the Middlewich facility, now even more installers, specifiers and end users across the region will be able to experience the exceptional AKW and understand why our strapline is ‘Life Made Better’."
The opening of the new facility comes two years after AKW acquired Contour Showers Ltd in 2022.
Once it was determined the existing Contour facility in Winsford would not meet AKW's manufacturing requirements, a long-term lease was taken on the new production site.
The layout of the facility was amended to suit AKW's needs, while all employees at the Winsford site have made the move to the Total Park.
A fuel allowance, free transport service and hybrid working have been set up to make the transition easier.
An AKW spokesman added: "Located three miles from junction 18 of the M6, AKW’s new facility is EPC A-rated and features roof mounted solar panels which will generate an estimated 15,000 kWh electricity per year for the site.
"AKW is proud to continue investing in British manufacturing and the 26,000 sq ft facility will produce accessible bathroom and kitchen products from across the company’s portfolio.
"In addition, the site includes offices and a large bathroom and kitchen showroom and client assessment centre, to enable occupational therapists, contractors, and other specifiers in the North West to experience AKW’s product range in situ and receive product training as needed."
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