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About us - Panaz Group

Since our inception in 1986, Panaz has been the driving force in new innovations in commercial fabrics - specified in some of the finest interiors across the world.

The Panaz Group includes,

Panaz Ltd & USA
Chase Erwin
Essential Soft Furnishings

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Whilst it's our beautiful fabrics that really steal the show, none of our successes would have been possible without our people and their commitment to delivering the highest quality.

A day in the life at Panaz ...

World Class Innovation

An inspiring and creative environment
In-house Masterclasses

Including buffet lunch
Training & Qualifications

Full or part-funded, on the job successes
Staff Recognition

Celebrating key achievements and milestones
Monthly 1-on-1 mentoring

Develop yourself & your career
30 days holiday

(including BH) Increasing +2 days after 5 years & +2 days after 10 years.
Social Events

We love a bit of glamour!
Christmas Closure

A period of festive fun and relaxation for the holidays.
Electric Car Scheme

Exchange part of your gross salary in return for a brand-new electric car (Inc. maintenance & insurance)
Recruitment bonus

Recommend a friend & get £250!
The Panaz Bees

Volunteer to look after our Bees at HQ - promoting wellbeing and biodiversity
Team Environment

Our staff survey consistently achieves between 80-90% satisfaction.
Staff Garden & BBQs

+ BBQ's, Pizza & Ice Cream parties
Quiz Nights
Charity Bike Ride

The Furniture Makers' Charity
Supporting Local Charities

Church on the Street, Burnley
Annual Pensions Advice

Supported by PM&M Finance
Company Sick Pay

After 1 years' service

What our staff say about their experience with us

“I can’t believe where the last 15 years have gone! I started at Spring Mill in September 2008 when our warehouse was 10,000 sqm. Now, our factory in Bentley Wood has 70,000 sqm of manufacturing and distribution space. I love that Panaz is a family business and sustainability is at the heart of everything they do.

Carol Stewart

Business Development Manager
I joined Panaz on an internship in 2019 after I finished Uni. Shortly after, Panaz offered me a permanent position within their Product Development Team.

Holly Jones

Custom Designer
I joined Panaz in 2003 in Customer Service, before taking time out to have my children, and then returning to Panaz to join the projects team. Recently, I have taken part in Panaz' leadership programme - achieving my ILM levels 3 and 5 and further developing my career.

Rebecca Carroll

Projects
Panaz supported me to become Fire Marshall and First Aider and I also train other members of staff on safe manual handling.

Stephen Poore

Print Room

Passionate about sustainability

Solar Energy

Our manufacturing, warehousing and offices at Panaz HQ run 100% on solar energy
Hybrid & EV vehicles

By 2025 our entire fleet will have moved away from fossil fuels
Packaging

We source sustainably, re-use, recycle and find ways to reduce the need for packaging.
Printing

Panaz were the first to introduce non-chemical, non-water waste printing techniques. Our technology also allows us to eliminate wastage.
Recycled polyester fabrics

We developed the first 100% recycled contract quality base cloth, which is woven in England using waste plastic bottles
Non-Toxic Antimicrobials

Our nanotechnology kills viruses and bacteria, without it migrating from the environment it is applied to.
SilicaStone

Created from waste glass and ceramics. Made in Lancashire, we reuse all of our production waste.
Quality & Testing

At Panaz we extensively test of our products to meet the highest standards of FR but for Durability; including Martindale (rubbing), Pilling (bobbling), Seam slippage (tearing) and Colour & Light Fastness (fading) etc
Tree Planting

We are proud and privileged to partner with Ribble Rivers Trust to support the development of local woodlands. The partnership will see one tree sapling planted in Lancashire soil for every 100 metres of Panaz fabric sold.
Panaz Bee Hives

Our bees (looked after by a team of Panaz volunteers) enhance biodiversity and help to pollinate a wide range of plants that are important to a healthy environment and a sustainable society
SMETA Audited

Ensuring our supply chains are ethical and free from forced labour