Last week, Sam Sleight of Made in Yorkshire was back up in North Yorkshire visiting a handful of our valued members. Whilst out on the road, he had the pleasure of calling into Ellis Patents for a friendly catch-up with Managing Director, Danny Macfarlane, Operations Director, Harry Taylor, and Marketing Manager, Georgette Donoghue.
Danny Macfarlane, managing director of Ellis Patents speaking to memebrs of Made in Yorkshire at a best practive event
Ellis Patents are a world-leading manufacturer of cable clamps and fixing solutions that ensure reliable cable management for a diverse array of industries. If the name sounds familiar, it’s likely because they hosted the last Made in Yorkshire Factory Tour in 2024, where over 40 members gathered to see behind the closed doors of their brilliant facilities.
Off the back of our most recent visit, we’re delighted to share some stellar news: the Rillington-based cable clamp manufacturer has just wrapped up a record-breaking year, with revenue climbing by an impressive 30%. This remarkable achievement can be credited to a whole host of factors, including growing activity in emerging markets, steady investment in automation, a stronger marketing campaign, and plenty of new faces on the shop floor – their workforce has expanded by 15%, which is fantastic for such a rural area, especially given the current climate. A good portion of this success can also be put down to projects in the data centre and renewables sectors, proving just how adaptable Ellis Patents can be when fresh opportunities arise.
But now looking ahead, we can say that Ellis have something BIG coming later this year... They’ve recently made a substantial investment and are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a major new addition to their facility in early Q3. Although they’re keeping the finer details under wraps, they’re confident it will boost their production capacity and capabilities to exciting new heights. We're looking forward to sharing more when the time comes...
For now, you can find out more about the industry leading cable cleat manufacturer via Ellis Patents' MIY Microsite.
And if you’re a Made in Yorkshire member, be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming Factory Tour at Dale Power Solutions. We know that at least a couple of the members of Ellis Patents' team will be there, so it’s a perfect chance to say hello and find out what else they’ve been up to.
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