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‘Meeting demand for more sustainable products’

Chris Mahady explains how supplier Hope is staying close to its early years customers to ensure its services and resources meet the changing needs of early education.
Chris Mahady reports a rise in demand for Scandi themed interiors.
Chris Mahady reports a rise in demand for Scandi themed interiors.

The sector has been extremely resilient after what has been an extraordinarily challenging 18 months, and we are currently seeing significant expansion in large chain operators as well as growth in smaller groups and single nurseries.

What’s more, with an increase in private equity backing and a lot of merger and acquisition activity taking place, consolidation is a big trend. This, in turn, has resulted in high demand for our design and refurbishment services. We pride ourselves on being dynamic and supportive and are well structured to support growing nursery groups with a team dedicated to helping deliver many new nursery openings and refurbishments.

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