Heritage sofa brand secures future

A West Yorkshire upholstery manufacturer is set for revitalisation under new ownership.

Hampton Furniture Group, the business behind online sofa brand Zofa, has acquired a majority stake in heritage maker Vale Bridgecraft, which makes all of Zofa’s products.

Bosses say the move brings Zofa’s production fully in-house, strengthening its supply chain and sets the business “up for the next phase of growth”. 

They add the group now plans to refresh the Vale Bridgecraft brand and expand into white-label manufacturing for third-party retailers and designers.

John Hampton, founder of Hampton Furniture Group, said: “Vale Bridgecraft stands for true British craftsmanship and we’re proud to secure its future within our group. 

“For our Vale customers, it’s about dependability and heritage. 

“For Zofa, it’s about making beautifully made sofas simple, online and in-store. 

“This move strengthens both sides of our business and sets us up for the next phase of growth.

“This is a significant step forward for our group. 

“It secures control over production, safeguards British manufacturing jobs and positions us to scale both Zofa and Vale Bridgecraft with confidence.”

Vale Bridgecraft, which produces all Zofa’s sofas, will continue operations under managing director Jonathan Robinson, who has over 40 years’ experience with the business.

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