25 years of Urgo Medical and 15 years of Urgo Medical Hosiery
This year, we are celebrating Urgo Medical’s 25th Anniversary. As we celebrate this milestone, we are taking the opportunity to recognise our Industry Team, who are the hidden faces behind our Compression Hosiery Range. This team has been critical to our success in manufacturing our AltiMed compression hosiery range, acquired in 2010, and components of our bandaging systems in Shepshed, Leicestershire.
Meet the Team
We are proud of the individuals who work hard to ensure high quality and industry-leading turnaround of our Hosiery. They share our passion for healing people, which is reflected in the care that goes into their day-to-day operations.
We asked Nic, Eric, Jane and Neil to share their experience working in our Hosiery Factory over the last decades.
Nic Deacon, Quality Team Leader
How long have you been at Urgo Medical?
25 years
Describe your role
I am a quality team leader, and have worked here for 25 years. My duties are testing Altiform and Preventex. I am quite passionate about Preventex because that started when I first started at Urgo. I am also so passionate about training my new staff, as I am confident in their growth and development of the business.
What do you love about working at Urgo Medical?
I’ve liked working here because of the family environment, with a wonderful work ethic, and everyone is super passionate about what we do. Everyone puts some extra TLC into what they do.
Eric Peat, Hosiery Knitter
How long have you been at Urgo Medical?
10 years
Describe your role
I look after the machines for Made-to-Measure hosiery, that make one sock at a time. When we get our orders in, I make the orders to measure.
What do you love about working at Urgo Medical?
I have always worked in Hosiery, and since I came to Urgo 10 years ago I have loved it and the people. It helps when you come to work and feel like one family, everyone gets along with each other.
Jane Wright, Hosiery Packer
How long have you been at Urgo Medical?
24 years
Describe your role
I work on Preventex, for patients that have had operations in Hospital. They’re nice and comfortable to wear – we’ve all tried them here. I put them in a packet for them to be dispatched to hospitals.
What do you love about working at Urgo Medical?
I like my job, the people are lovely, they’re very nice and kind.
Neil Batey, Supply Chain Manager
How long have you been at Urgo Medical?
20 years
Describe your role
I have been at Urgo for many years, I am responsible for buying all the raw materials we require to run the factory. I liaise with suppliers and work closely with my colleagues.
What do you love about working at Urgo Medical?
The thing I enjoy about working at Urgo is fulfilling my role to help other people fulfil their roles. I care about people and like to see them succeed.
Looking Ahead
As we look ahead, the team remains committed to helping clinicians and their patients. With the dedication and expertise of our Industry team, we are confident in our ability to continue to meet the fast-paced demands of our customers without compromising on quality.
We are excited to see what the next 15 years bring, with our local team at the heart of our hosiery.