Driving Innovation in the UK Manufacturing Industry

Lambson Innovate stands at the forefront of the manufacturing industry, driven by an overarching commitment to quality, sustainability, and a social responsibility. Based in Yorkshire, the British company specialises in the manufacture of various wood products – including cork, straw and plaiting materials.
 
Over the years, the company has undergone numerous name changes to reflect its evolving business focus. Having previously been known as Lambson Building Products Limited and Lambson Laminates Limited, the company most recently rebranded to incorporate “Innovate” into the company name at the start of 2025. In this article, we look at some of the key innovations that are driving the company’s success and helping them to set the standard for excellence throughout the industry.
 
Rethinking manufacturing processes
 
Lambson Innovate has consistently demonstrated that manufacturing excellence comes not from following industry standards, but from establishing new ones. The company's approach to product development reveals a commitment to pushing boundaries through innovations that address both functional and environmental concerns.
 
Their lightweight laminated products exemplify this approach, offering exceptional durability and aesthetic appeal, while significantly reducing weight – a critical factor in enhancing fuel efficiency for motorhomes, touring caravans, and luxury yachts. Their vapour shield technology represents a breakthrough in insulating residential structures by dramatically reducing vapour transmission, and their adhesive technologies have set new benchmarks, using natural adhesives that achieve unparalleled bond integrity without harmful solvents. These innovations represent only a fraction of the efforts Lambson makes to strive for excellence in manufacturing.
 
Driving sustainability
 
Lambson Innovate has integrated environmental responsibility into the very fabric of its operations, ensuring that all manufacturing processes are both ethical and environmentally conscious. Their timber is sourced from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved sustainable forests and, as an EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and EU Timber Regulation (EUTR) certified company, trees can be traced from forest to factory.
 
The company's waste reduction strategy is equally innovative. By converting by-products and waste materials into fuel for their workshops, they've created a circular economy while simultaneously reducing their carbon footprint. Even their production approach reflects sustainability principles. By making products to order with exact quantities and specifications, they eliminate waste and avoid surplus stock, proving that sustainability can be achieved at scale.
 
Revolutionising workplace structures
 
Perhaps Lambson Innovate's most forward-thinking innovation is its organisational structure. As a registered employee-owned trust, the company is entirely owned by its staff. Team members become part of the Trust after just one year of service. This structure allows employees to directly benefit from the company's success through tax-free bonuses, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and shared prosperity.
 
Lambson are firm believers that true innovation encompasses not just what you make, but how you make it. As the company moves forward, with “Innovate” now officially part of its identity, Lambson is helping to mould the future of manufacturing, rather than simply keeping pace with it.
 
For more information about Lambson Innovate’s industry-leading products and services, please visit www.lambson-innovate.com.