For over five decades, Peak Converters, a leading foam and fibre conversion specialist, has been delivering market-leading products and exceptional customer service to upholsterers across the UK from their factory in Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
With a commitment to innovation, the company focuses on minimising waste by optimising the use of raw materials to maximise product output. This often involves collaborating with customers on product design and development to create cost-effective and inventive solutions.
A recent example of this innovation is the development of a new fibre-encapsulated sprung cushion in partnership with Wade Springs. The two companies have co-created an innovative design that simplifies separation and recycling.
The cushion’s fibre contains recycled material sourced from plastic bottles, and every component is designed for easy disassembly and recycling at the end of its lifecycle. This versatile cushion is suitable for any sofa design and offers comparable benefits in terms of longevity and comfort when compared to traditional foam or fibre cushions.
Whilst upholstery is Peak’s bread and butter, the company also manufactures components for hundreds of other applications, from car sponges to pipeline pigs, converting a total of around one thousand tonnes of foam and 250 tonnes of fibre annually.
Always inventive in their approach, Peak are often challenged with designing packaging solutions that allow for bespoke component kits to be assembled for transportation in an optimised way. One recent example is thousands of lighting kits which were despatched all over the world.
At the core of Peak Converters’ role as a development partner is their commitment to improving the overall customer experience.
This summer, the company embarked on a major machine refurbishment programme, which includes upgrades to advanced machine monitoring software. These improvements are aimed at increasing production efficiencies, reducing lead times, and delivering even greater value to customers. Plans for the next few years include further investment in machinery and IIoT technologies to increase capacity and reduce machine downtime.
Comments managing director, Mike Crowshaw: “Here at Peak we strive to be true to our core values and mission, which is to excel at what we do by using high-tech skills to deliver market-leading products and exceptional service.
“It is always pleasing to be asked to support our customers with their new product developments, whether that be designing a new cushion, assessing a new filling material, or trialling a new conversion method. We are inventive in our approach, which is why our customers like to collaborate with us.”
