A World's First Made in Britain

A leading UK manufacturer of inclusive play equipment which seeks to ensure that no child, regardless of ability, is excluded from play has joined Made in Britain.

Inclusive Play manufactured the world's first wheelchair-accessible roundabout, enabling wheelchair users to play alongside friends, family and peers.

The innovation laid the foundations for the company's mission to make playgrounds more inclusive and has now seen it join the growing community of manufacturers recognised by the Made in Britain trademark.

Inclusive Play has grown from a single workshop in 2006 into an internationally recognised manufacturer of accessible and inclusive play equipment, responsible for more than a fifth of the UK's play equipment exports.

The wheelchair-accessible roundabout remains one of its best-selling products worldwide, helping create more meaningful play opportunities for the one in five who live with a disability.

“We invested heavily in bringing our production in-house because it allows us to maintain the highest standards of quality, innovation and safety,” said Paul Hoenigmann, Managing Director at Inclusive Play.

“We are proud to have created skilled manufacturing jobs in Scotland, while contributing to the success of the Scottish and UK economies.

“Joining Made in Britain was a natural next step for us. The accreditation reflects our commitment to domestic manufacturing and gives customers confidence that our products are designed, manufactured and made in Britain, rather than simply assembled or imported.”

“We recognised that something fundamental needed to change. Children and adults with disabilities were too often left watching from the side lines.

“Being part of Made in Britain reinforces our commitment to responsible manufacturing and supporting UK industry. It provides an instantly recognisable mark that reinforces everything we stand for as a Scottish manufacturer.”

Made In Britain is a not-for-profit organisation championing British manufacturers, with more than 2,250 members using the registered trademark.

For further information visit https://www.inclusiveplay.com/ or www.madeinbritain.org.