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Nov 2023

Last Updated: 07/11/2023

Harvey George donates £10,000 of cutting-edge equipment to school design department

by John Grainger

| 07 Nov, 2023

Harvey George, which is the UK’s largest manufacturer of bespoke bathroom vanity units, presented the Fibre Laser Marker Machine to Harrogate Grammar School as a demonstration of its commitment to contributing to the community and investing in education.

This story is sponsored by Harvey George.

A Harrogate company that specialises in bespoke fitted furniture has donated £10,000 worth of equipment to a secondary school’s Design and Technology department.

Harvey George, which is the UK’s largest manufacturer of bespoke bathroom vanity units, presented the fibre laser marker machine to Harrogate Grammar School as a demonstration of its commitment to contributing to the community and investing in education.

Harvey George director Sophie Griffiths, whose son Harvey is a student at Harrogate Grammar School, said:

“We are thrilled to be able to contribute this machine to the school and hope that it will benefit a multitude of students, enhancing their educational journey.

“We hope it offers the students hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, potentially opening doors to various fields such as engineering, design, and manufacturing.”

Fibre laser marking machines are used to make permanent marks on metals and some plastics. A focused beam of light is sent through a fibre-optic cable and marks the surface of the material. The desktop machine donated by Harvey George has a maximum marking speed of 7,000mm per second.

Tom Williams, Leader of Harrogate Grammar School's Design & Technology Department, said:

“Harvey George's generosity lights the way for our students' success! With their generous donation of a laser marker machine, Harvey George has provided an exciting path to innovation and excellence for the Design students at Harrogate Grammar School.

"We are immensely grateful for their support, as this cutting-edge technology will empower our young learners in using high-calibre industry-standard manufacturing techniques."

In addition to bespoke painted and oak bathroom vanity units, Harvey George also makes kitchen cabinets and storage solutions of every kind – all made to measure by Yorkshire craftsmen. Its full range can be viewed at its 10,000 sq ft showroom on Hookstone Park in Harrogate.

Find out more:

Visit Harvey George’s Harrogate showroom to discuss your bespoke furniture needs over a complimentary drink at The Inspiration Centre, Unit 3, Hookstone Park, Harrogate HG2 7DB.

Thank you for your interest in this story

Harvey George donates £10,000 of cutting-edge equipment to school design department

Find out more:

Visit Harvey George’s Harrogate showroom to discuss your bespoke furniture needs over a complimentary drink at The Inspiration Centre, Unit 3, Hookstone Park, Harrogate HG2 7DB.

To make an appointment, call 01423 810070.