Eschmann

Eschmann celebrates success at national manufacturing awards for innovative healthcare exports to Iraq

Eschmann Equipment, which designs and manufactures equipment for operating theatres, dental clinics and GP practices, has won the Innovative Working Practices Award, at the first-ever national EEF Future Manufacturing awards, beating competition from the cream of the UK’s manufacturing sector.

Eschmann, which employs around 200 people, received the accolade as a result of adopting a new and radical approach to many of its business processes to fulfil a multi-million pound export order for 300 operating tables as part of the rebuilding of Iraq’s healthcare system.

As a result of its innovative approach, Eschmann delivered this significant order two months ahead of schedule, fulfilling all of the demanding specification and logistical challenges

Philip Kennedy, Managing Director of Eschmann said, "By innovating across our entire business we have been able to expand the scope of our operations to deliver one of largest contracts in the firm's history and set a new platform for future growth. This has been an enormous team effort and we are delighted to have received this recognition for our work."

The EEF awards recognise excellence and reward world-class performance in four categories: innovation, enterprise, environmental responsibility and skills development.

According to Chair of the Judging Panel, Prof Stephen Evans, they won the award because "Eschmann not only delivered the order but re-engineered the company along the way. The deal has left an impressive legacy for future growth."

For further information on Eschmann Equipment:

Contact: Matthew Moth, Madano. Tel: 020 7593 4000 or Gill Law. Tel: 01903 875708

About Eschmann

Established in 1830, Eschmann's expertise and superior quality equipment is trusted by medical professionals the world over. Resolute in our drive to bring innovations to the healthcare industry, Eschmann work closely with industry professionals at the leading edge, to design and produce market leading products with exemplary service support around the world.

Eschmann design and manufacture a range of medical equipment and products for all healthcare sectors including: powered operating tables, operating table accessories, specialist operating tables, operating theatre lighting systems, surgical suction units, benchtop autoclaves, washer disinfectors, dental handpiece cleaners, electrosurgery units and accessories such as smoke evacuation units, monopolar and bipolar forceps, scissors and electrodes.

About EEF

EEF is the manufacturers' organisation. Everything we do is designed to help manufacturing businesses evolve, innovate and compete in a fast changing world. With our combination of business services, government representation and industry intelligence, we provide the skills, knowledge and networks they need to thrive. Around a quarter of the UK's manufacturing businesses are our members and many more use our services to help them work better, compete harder and innovate faster. For further information go to: www.eef.org.uk

Read more about the EEF National Manufacturing Awards

Added: 05/02/2010