CUSTOMERS were sure of a noisy welcome when furniture company Shackletons opened its new larger premises at Batley.
Visitors to the Bradford Road store were greeted by Batley and Dewsbury town crier Laurie Gilbert, who entertained members of the public with riddles and rhymes. Later, they were able to listen to summer sounds provided by the Byram Street Brass Band.
The new showroom is part of Shackletons’ re-branding following a 50-year commitment to Batley. The firm hopes to bring its range of Yorkshire-designed and manufactured furniture to a wider audience with a new range of quality and comfort-focused seating.
Managing director Martyn Higgins said: “We are the same name with the same quality, still a brand you can trust but now in a brand new customer-friendly showroom.
“We are happy to be part of Batley’s retail offering on the Mill Mile and look forward to sharing our design, craftsmanship and comfort with our future customers.”
Shackletons is the UK’s leading manufacturers of specialist furniture, supplying the UK’s growing care sector market. The company employs 65 people at two sites – with manufacturing and operations based at Weaving Lane in Dewsbury and the showroom at Bradford Road in Batley.
