Your Part in Our Journey

About Us - Panaz Group

Since 1986, Panaz has been an industry innovator, creating high-quality commercial fabrics for some of the finest interiors across the globe.

Now a £23 million business, we're proud to employ over 140 creative and dedicated team members across the UK and overseas.

The Panaz Group includes:

Panaz Ltd & USA
Chase Erwin
Essential Soft Furnishings

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Whilst our beautiful fabrics may steal the show, it's our people - with their ongoing commitment and dedication to supporting our valued clients - that ensure the Panaz Group continues to thrive.

Work With Us and Enjoy...

25 Days' Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

With additional days awarded for long-term team members.
Christmas Closure

So you can make the most of the festive period, have fun with friends and family, and relax!
Inspiring Workspaces

Supporting team collaboration, creativity, problem-solving, and big ideas.
In-House Masterclasses

So you can stay at the top of your game (with buffet lunch provided!)
Development Opportunities

With full or part-funded training and qualifications.
Monthly 1-1 Mentoring

Know where you are and where you're headed, and get the support you need to succeed.
Staff Recognition

Celebrating key milestones and achievements, together.
Social Events

Because we are more than what we do at the office.
Electric Car Scheme

Exchange part of your gross salary and get a brand-new electric car (including maintenance and insurance).
Recruitment Bonus

Recommend a friend to join the Panaz Group team and get £250 once they've passed their probation.
Satisfaction in Your Role

Our staff survey consistently reports a role satisfaction rating of 80-90%.
Staff Garden & BBQs

For you to enjoy in the summer (as well as our pizza and ice cream parties!)
The Panaz Bees

Volunteer to look after our Bees at HQ - promoting wellbeing and biodiversity
Quiz Nights

And opportunities to connect with your team and have fun together outside of work.
Charity Bike Ride

Get active in suport of The Furniture Makers' Charity.
Giving Something Back

Help us with our efforts to support charity in the local community, like Church on the Street.
Annual Pensions Advice

So you can make practical plans for your future, supported by PM&M Finance.
Company Sick Pay

Financial support when you're off sick after one year of service.

What our staff say about working for the Panaz Group

“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

Printing

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

Our manufacturing, warehousing and offices at Panaz HQ run 100% on solar energy
Packaging

We source sustainably, re-use, recycle and find ways to reduce the need for packaging.
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.
Hybrid & EV vehicles

By 2025 our entire fleet will have moved away from fossil fuels
IS0 140001

ISO 14001 is the internationally recognized framework for environmental management systems.
SMETA Audited

Ensuring our supply chains are ethical and free from forced labour
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