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British-made: Better for your business and better for the planet
British-made products have long been associated with quality, and manufacturing in Britain was a thriving industry. But when alternative facilities were set up overseas and began churning out similar goods at much lower prices, many businesses sacrificed quality for cost. They also discovered swapping to overseas suppliers put key aspects of their business at risk.
Yet for a long time, those ‘costs’ to the business were considered part and parcel of maximising profit. But it seems the tide is turning. Today’s conscious (business) consumer demands ethical production, sustainability, and a hassle-free supply chain alongside what they consider to be a reasonable cost. And Britain’s manufacturing industry is ideally placed to deliver.
Why buy from British manufacturers
Quality assurance
Industry regulations and UK laws provide peace of mind that British-made products are manufactured to industry and safety standards. And many companies go further with systems and processes that comply with recognised quality standards such as ISO9001 – like Badgemaster.
Ethical production
Strict UK laws relating to working conditions mean ethical production - something that has been missing in some overseas manufacturing set-ups. Many UK manufacturers implement additional safety procedures on top of those legally required to better protect and care for their workers too.
Flexible order quantities
The minimum order quantity to make shipping commercially viable is much smaller for British-based suppliers than those overseas. That means flexibility for you to meet demand without the need to order excess and tie up cash.
Short lead times
Purchasing products closer to home means they don’t have so far to travel, so your order can usually be with you sooner. And fewer logistics make last-minute orders and emergency supplies hassle-free.
Mitigated supply chain risk
Importing products puts you at the mercy of trade policy shifts, economic sanctions, and environmental regulation changes. Plus, several organisations in the supply chain means more that can go wrong. Just one wonky cog in the wheel could cause your supplies to grind to a halt. Buying British-made keeps the supply chain simpler.
Better for the planet
Businesses with sustainability credentials can make sure their products travel no more miles than necessary by buying British made. That means better for the planet and, in many cases, better for your bottom line with lower delivery costs.
Accessible product experts
When something goes wrong or you need product support, easy communication is essential to resolve things quickly. A supplier in the same time zone, with no language barrier and a native understanding of your market, means business as usual sooner.
Badgemaster: Flying the flag for British-made products
Badgemaster is proud to be a British business with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in the heart of England. We fly the flag for British-made products with a range including name badges, signage, button badges, ID photo badges and key fobs. In fact, we’re so dedicated to British-made that our brand carries the Made in Britain mark, assuring our customers of products made to the highest standards.