About us
Astor-Bannerman provide you with excellent solutions to cater for the complex care needs of your clients. Our in depth knowledge and technical expertise is used to design and manufacture innovative products that can be customised to suit your individual requirements. Our friendly, dedicated sales team will arrange any on-site demonstration of equipment that you may require, and then work closely with our engineering team to ensure room design and installation of our products is seamless. We take pride in our after-sales service too, maintaining all equipment we have sold to you, and supporting any after-sales needs.
ASTOR BANNERMAN OVER TIME
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In 1993, two friends from Oxfordshire (with a passion for technology and mechanics) were asked to make a height-adjustable kitchen table by Muscular Dystrophy UK. This challenge developed into a vision of producing solutions which would help support disabled people and their carers. And so, Astor-Bannerman was born.
Astor-Bannerman were then approached by Muscular Dystrophy UK to develop a height adjustable basin, suitable for people with Muscular Dystrophy. The ABW Wash Basin soon became key to the growth of the company and has evolved with Astor-Bannerman over the years.
In 2001, Astor-Bannerman grew and moved to Gloucestershire where they began to build on their excellent reputation for innovative design and manufacture. Solid relationships were formed and the team focussed on assisted bathing, hoisting and changing equipment.
In 2002, Astor-Bannerman became the sole UK distributor for the German care and treatment manufacturers, Beka Hospitec. This enabled Astor-Bannerman to grow further in bathing and care markets and become the leading provider of UK Social Services Care Equipment.
In 2009, the sister company Active Bathing was born- providing safe and efficient bathing solutions for care homes and long term care environments. This led to growth of both the premises and the Astor-Bannerman team.
Growth continued for the company and in 2011 Astor-Bannerman became the main investor in Beka Hospitec. The Astor-Bannerman (Medical) Ltd Group was born.
2 years later, growth continued as Aveso Ltd was created. A platform set up between Astor-Bannerman & OpeMed to sponsor the Changing Places campaign and lead on the installation of Changing Places facilities. The campaign evolved from the need to raise awareness and encourage public venues to install toilets which are accessible to those with additional needs.
Astor-Bannerman have re-branded sister company, Active Bathing, as Astor-Bannerman Care, to make it a more integrated part of the Astor-Bannerman Group. The company is also celebrating 25 years of service!
MEET THE TEAM
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James Stuart-Smith
CEO of Astor Bannerman Group
MARK COLEBROOK
Managing Director of UK Operations
Anthony Kilgarriff
Sales Director
Kane DeCaux
Business Development Manager (South) Astor Bannerman
David Harrison
Business Development Manager (North) Astor Bannerman
Gary Mercer
Product Demonstrator and Design Co-ordinator Astor Bannerman
Pete Butler
Product Demonstrator and Design Co-ordinator Astor Bannerman
Michael Kirby
General Manager Astor Bannerman Care
“We chose Astor-Bannerman to supply a ceiling track hoist in our lounge for Josh based on their reputation for high quality & service. They didn’t disappoint. From start to finish we had a fantastic personal level of service. The room layout was carefully designed and installation was on time. Thank you Astor-Bannerman!”
“Astor-Bannerman are fantastic. From our first conversation they were incredibly helpful and nothing was too much trouble. They visited us asses our requirements and were on hand throughout the ordering and installation process to offer advice. The difference that the Kiva bath has made to us as a family is amazing.”
“As soon as we explained our concerns to our OT, we were advised to get in touch with Astor-Bannerman, as they had worked with them in the past when designing accessible bathrooms. It’s things like the Rio Bath that makes bath time so enjoyable for Archie. Having a bath before his big build was almost impossible.”
Case Studies
Astor-Bannerman Provide Accessible Solutions for Peak School
Peak School is a Special School Academy in the North West corner of Derbyshire. It caters for children and young adults (aged between 2 and 19) with a whole range of needs, particularly those with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), communication...
Bertie’s Bath
Bertie is a 3 year old boy living with Batten Disease - a very rare and neurological degenerative condition causing seizures, total lack of mobility, blindness and childhood dementia. This means that Bertie needs full support with day to day tasks, such as washing and...
Pendle Support
Pendle Support & Care Services in Lancashire provide support to children and adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues. An existing bathroom was converted to an accessible Changing Places toilet facility as part of the...