Manufacturing

All Howdens kitchen cabinets are designed and manufactured in our factories in the UK at sites in Yorkshire and Cheshire. These factories only serve one customer – Howdens – and so they operate solely to meet the needs of our depots and our customers.

At our factory in Yorkshire, we make Howdens laminate worktops and breakfast bars, plus some cabinet doors. By manufacturing in the UK, we can cut down on unnecessary waste and time spent sourcing products, so you can get your kitchen installed faster.

We pride ourselves on our trusted and long-standing relationships with some of the world’s leading suppliers. We work closely with them to develop and build appliances that fit seamlessly into our kitchens from factories across Europe and Asia.

In 2020 we were awarded the prestigious Manufacturing Guild Mark from The Furniture Makers’ Company. This accolade is a mark of excellence, distinguishing Britain’s top furnishing manufacturers since 1993. It is awarded to companies that demonstrate high standards across several assessment criteria, including design, product development, manufacturing, and sustainability.

We drive the innovation and design for all our products at a Product Development Centre in Yorkshire. We attend trade fairs, consult with forecast experts, and utilise customer feedback gathered through depots, to understand what tomorrow’s kitchens look like. When originating products, research and testing take place at our dedicated facility, allowing us to deliver market-leading products faster.

For 30 years, we have combined our product know-how with trade expertise to ensure you get a kitchen with the finest, tailored fit and finish. All our product design, testing, and paint finishing for our classic timber kitchens are based in the UK. That means we can pay personal attention to every detail of your kitchen at every step of the way.