Really good visit to Ercol in Princes Risborough alongside local Councillor Matthew Walsh, this afternoon, meeting with Managing Director David Finch. Lots discussed, including the impact of the National Insurance increases and business rates on the business, which I will raise with Ministers.
Fascinating tour of the factory floor, seeing traditional skills mixed with modern machinery to produce such fantastic furniture.
Particularly good to hear about their Grown in Britain product line, using exclusively British wood; as well as their commitment to apprenticeships.
With such a rich furniture making history locally, I want to do all I can to see the skills and quality products made at Ercol - and other local furniture makers - go from strength to strength and endure long into the future.
