Sunflower Medical Furniture

What Sunflower Medical Furniture does

Sunflower Medical Furniture, legally Sunflower Medical Ltd, is a UK-based manufacturer of medical and healthcare furniture founded in 2006 and operated from a single integrated facility at 17 Roydsdale Way, Euroway Trading Estate, Bradford. The company designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes from this site, covering in-house processes including CNC machining, drilling, spraying, pressing, and upholstering, and uses 3D CAD design technology for bespoke customer-driven product development. Founder and owner Brad Frickey leads an organisation of 51-100 employees with no disclosed external investors or parent entity.

The product portfolio spans examination and treatment couches and chairs (variable height, fixed height, phlebotomy, podiatry, gynaecology, bariatric, multi-discipline), healthcare seating and stools, medical trolleys and storage (Vista modular, surgical, dressing, computer/EPMA, drug-dosing, notes, records-transfer), clinical waste bins and sack holders, mobile patient privacy screens, medicine and controlled drug cabinets, ward furniture, stainless steel clinical furniture, and HTM-compliant cabinetry. Many lines are tested to British Standards (BS 2881, BS EN 16121, BS 1765, BS 476, BS 5867, BS 4068, BS 3619) and HTM standards (HTM07-01, HTM05-03), and the company offers a customisation and branding service for colours, logos, and bespoke configurations.

Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales priced across a wide range (e.g., £89 IV stands to £2,386.80 examination couches), supplemented by quote-based bespoke and bulk orders. The UK mainland is served through a sales-led direct motion with a dedicated sales team, phone and email channels, and trade-partner pricing, while international customers are reached through a distributor network supported by an export team and a partner portal. Customer mix is anchored to NHS and public healthcare, GP surgeries and clinics, care homes, nursing homes, and hospices, with international distributors representing an additional channel.

Name

Sunflower Medical Furniture

Legal name

Sunflower Medical Ltd

Website

https://sunflowermedical.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Sunflower Medical Furniture is a UK-based manufacturer (Bradford, founded 2006) that designs and produces a broad range of healthcare furniture — examination couches, treatment chairs, trolleys, clinical bins, medicine cabinets, and ward furniture — sold directly to NHS, GP surgeries, and care homes, and internationally through distributor networks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Furniture Sales: One-time purchase of healthcare furniture including examination couches, treatment chairs, trolleys, storage solutions, cabinets, clinical bins, privacy screens, and ward furniture. Products sold directly to healthcare providers and through distributor network internationally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sunflower Medical manufactures and distributes healthcare furniture from a single Bradford, West Yorkshire facility. Its product portfolio covers examination and treatment couches, treatment chairs (phlebotomy, podiatry, gynaecology), healthcare seating and operator stools, modular medical trolleys and storage solutions, clinical waste bins and sack holders, mobile patient privacy screens, medicine and controlled drug cabinets, ward furniture, stainless steel clinical furniture, and HTM-compliant modular cabinets. The company also delivers a customisation and branding service producing bespoke colours, logos, and 3D CAD-designed products, with bulk order pricing, trade partnership discounts, and direct-to-UK-provider sales supported by an international distributor channel.

Product overview

Sunflower Medical is a UK-based healthcare furniture manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical furniture products. The product range spans examination/treatment couches and chairs (Variable Height Couches, Treatment Chairs, Fixed Height Couches, Specialist Treatment Couches), healthcare seating (Individual Seating, Modular/Bench Seating, Operator Chairs, Operator Stools), medical trolleys and storage solutions (Vista Trolleys, Surgical Trolleys, Dressing Trolleys, Computer Trolleys, Drug/Medicine Dispensing Trolleys, Dosage System Trolleys, Medical Notes Trolleys, Records Transfer Trolleys), clinical waste management (Clinical Bins, Sack Holders), patient privacy solutions (Mobile Patient Privacy Screens), and medical storage (Medicine Cabinets, Controlled Drug Cabinets, Ward Furniture, HTM Compliant Cabinets). The company also offers a Customisation & Branding Service. All products are designed and manufactured at their Bradford, West Yorkshire facility with in-house CNC machining, spraying, and upholstery capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Examination & Treatment Couches (Variable Height, Fixed Height, Specialist) Height-adjustable and stationary examination couches for GP surgeries, hospitals, and clinics, including variable height electric/hydraulic couches (e.g., Fusion ECO range), fixed height couches, and specialist multi-section treatment couch systems with configurable cabinet combinations.
• Treatment Chairs (Phlebotomy, Podiatry, Gynaecology, Multi-discipline) Specialised treatment chairs for clinical procedures, including phlebotomy chairs with adjustable phlebotomy arms, podiatry chairs with Trendelenburg positioning, gynaecology couches with cut-away lithotomy section, and multi-discipline treatment chairs with electric or hydraulic height adjustment.
• Healthcare Individual Seating (Visitor, Patient, Bariatric) Range of individual chairs including visitor chairs, patient chairs (Atlas low/mid/high back), and bariatric chairs (Aurora 222kg, Atlas 254kg) for healthcare environments, with anti-bacterial vinyl upholstery and solid beech frames.
• Modular & Bench Seating Multi-seat modules and benches for healthcare waiting areas, including Neptune Visitor Seat Modules (3/4/5 seat configurations), Venus Visitor Section Seating, and Inclusive Visitor Bench with up to 320kg capacity.
• Operator Chairs Ergonomic consultation and operator chairs including Gas-lift Chair, High Level Gas-Lift Chair with foot ring, Core High Back Consultant Chair, and Apex High Back Consultant Chair with adjustable features for clinical environments.
• Operator Stools Height-adjustable operator stools including Gas-lift Stool, Gas-lift Saddle Stool with seat tilt, and High Level Gas-lift Stool, featuring anti-bacterial vinyl upholstery for clinical use.
• Vista Modular Trolleys & Storage Modules Modular medical storage trolleys including VISTA 10, 15, 30, 40, 50, 55, 60, and 100 models and Vista Modules with configurable tray systems in blue, green, or clear colours for clinical storage and medication administration.
• Surgical Trolleys Stainless steel surgical trolleys with fixed or removable shelves, mirror-polished finish, available in small, medium, and large sizes for clinical environments and theatres, compliant with BS 4068:1977.
• Dressing Trolleys Mobile dressing trolleys with white epoxy coated frames and either glass effect safety trays or stainless steel trays for hospitals, GP surgeries, and health centres.
• Computer Trolleys and Mobile Workstations Mobile computer workstations including Kinect Laptop Station, Kinect Storage Station with laptop arm and plate, and Kinect EPMA Station for electronic patient records, designed for use at the point of care.
• Ward Drug & Medicine Dispensing Trolleys Secure medicine storage and dispensing trolleys with divider systems, available in medium and large sizes, featuring hinged lids with slam locks and keyed-to-differ security for ward drug rounds.
• Dosage System Trolleys (MDS / UDS) Monitored Dosage System (MDS) trolleys and Unit Dosage System (UDS) trolleys designed for secure storage and distribution of blister pack drugs and individual patient prescriptions on hospital wards.
• Medical Notes & Records Transfer Trolleys Filing and transport trolleys for storing, distributing, and accessing medical notes and X-rays, including a records transfer trolley with solid sides, removable storage trays, and 60kg maximum load capacity.
• Clinical Bins & Sack Holders Hands-free clinical waste bins in 20L, 50L, and 70L capacities with HTM07-01 compliant coloured lids, and sack holders in 50L, 70L, and 90L sizes for healthcare waste management, featuring silent closing and rust-resistant frames.
• Mobile Patient Privacy Screens Hygienic mobile folding screens available in 3, 4, or 5 panel configurations with solid PVC panels (flame retardant to BS 476 Part 7) or disposable polypropylene curtains (compliant with BS5867 Part 2 Type C) for hospitals and healthcare centres.
• Medicine Cabinets and Controlled Drug Cabinets Secure medicine and pharmacy cabinets including standard cabinets, controlled drug cabinets with high security 8-lever locks (EN1300 and Vds 2396), and combined medicine cabinets with controlled drug inners, independently tested to BS 2881:1989 Security Level 1.
• Ward Furniture (Bedside Cabinets, Wardrobes, Overbed Tables) NHS-standard ward furniture including Axis bedside cabinets (tested to BS EN 16121:2013 Level 2), combination bedside/wardrobe units (conforming to BS 1765-1:1990), wardrobes in beech/oak/white finishes, and overbed/overchair height-adjustable tables for hospital wards, care homes, nursing homes, and hospices.
• Stainless Steel Healthcare Furniture (IV Stands, Surgical Trolleys) Stainless steel healthcare furniture for clinical environments with hygiene-focused construction, including chromed steel mobile IV drip stands with 5-star castor bases and stainless steel surgical trolleys compliant with BS 4068:1977.
• HTM Compliant Cabinets & Worksurfaces Healthcare Technical Memorandum compliant modular cabinetry including wall, base, corner, and sink units finished in white high gloss or beech, with adjustable shelves and integrated locks, supporting infection control, safety, and practical functionality.
• Customisation & Branding Service Bespoke customisation service offering custom colours, professional branding with logos, and bespoke design capabilities using in-house 3D CAD solid modelling technology, applied across the entire healthcare furniture product range from cabinets to seating.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UK Trade/Distributor PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with UK trade customers and distributors offering competitive pricing and bulk supply options for healthcare businesses. The company welcomes distributor enquiries in the UK market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Teal Furniture: UK-based manufacturer of healthcare and medical furniture including patient seating, trolleys, and ward equipment. Similar scale and customer profile to Sunflower.
• Bristol Maid: UK-based manufacturer of hospital and medical furniture including trolleys, cabinets, couches, and ward furniture. Direct head-to-head competitor serving NHS and private healthcare with a comparable product catalog and regulatory positioning.
• SEERS Medical: UK manufacturer of examination, treatment, and physiotherapy couches with electric/hydraulic adjustment. Overlaps directly with Sunflower's Fusion and variable-height couch ranges for clinical and hospital customers.
• Ocura Healthcare Furniture: UK healthcare furniture manufacturer producing beds, mattresses, seating, and ward furniture for hospitals and care homes. Competes for the same NHS, care-home, and private-clinic procurement contracts.
• Renray Healthcare: UK manufacturer of bedroom, ward, and care-home furniture with NHS framework agreements. Directly comparable product lines (bedside cabinets, wardrobes, overbed tables) and customer base.
• Care-Ability Healthcare: UK-based medical and care-home furniture supplier with a portfolio of couches, chairs, trolleys, and ward furniture. Overlaps in product mix and customer segment with Sunflower's clinical and care-home offerings.
• Formed Medical Furniture: Specialist UK designer and manufacturer of medical seating, couches, and clinical furniture. Comparable niche manufacturer serving hospitals and clinics with bespoke and configured products.

Broad incumbents

• Hillrom (Baxter): Global incumbent in hospital beds, surfaces, lifts, and integrated patient-room solutions. Competes in adjacent product categories rather than Sunflower's niche, but absorbs share when hospital groups consolidate to single-vendor frameworks.
• Arjo: Global medical-device company offering patient handling, hygiene, beds, and pressure-injury prevention equipment. Competes indirectly where hospitals bundle equipment and furniture into single procurement contracts.

Regional players

• Promotal: French manufacturer of examination and treatment furniture including gynaecology, ENT, and multi-discipline couches. Comparable product engineering; serves a different primary geography but competes for export tenders.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights3 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sunflowermeduk

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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