Limited edition Henry launched to celebrate 45 years of Henry and 130 years of Make UK

Henry backs National Manufacturing Day with limited edition vacuum celebrating 45 years of Henry and 130 years of Make UK

Henry, the iconic British vacuum first produced 45 years ago, is celebrating National Manufacturing Day this Thursday 24th September, with the launch of a very special, limited-edition Henry.  

Designed to draw attention to the brilliance of British manufacturing, the limited-edition National Manufacturing Day (NMD) vacuum will see the friendly face of Henry accompanied by an automated arm neatly placing a ‘y’ into Henry’s name. It will also see a black and white Union Jack surrounded by the words ‘Made in the UK’ sitting prominently on his bowler hat. 

Available from 24th September, just 1,000 NMD Henrys are being made to mark both the 130th anniversary of Make UK – the premier trade body for manufacturers and engineering companies in the UK – and the 45th anniversary of Henry. An instant collector’s item, the special edition will retail from just £129.99 on www.myhenry.com. 

Simon Lawson, Managing Director of Numatic International, which employs 1,200 staff at its manufacturing plant in Chard, Somerset, explains: “Over 1 million Henry vacuums roll off our production line in Somerset every year, which is equivalent to one every 30 seconds.”  

“As a business we take genuine pride in what we do. Quality, affordability, sustainability and reliability lie at the heart of our business, which is why Henrys are designed and tested to last at least 25 years, with many going far beyond that. Our mantra is repair rather than replace, so we can provide spare parts for every Henry ever made.” 

“As a British company, we believe in investing in our future here in the UK. It’s why we’ve spent over £85m on expanding our factory, and it’s also why we’ve recently installed a solar array that allows us to produce the equivalent of half a million Henrys a year purely from the power of the sun.” 

Fiona McGarry, Region Director – South of England, Make UK commented: “National Manufacturing Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the strength and diversity of British manufacturing and give people a first-hand look at the skills, innovation and craftsmanship behind the products they know and see in their everyday lives. Opening factory doors across the country helps challenge outdated perceptions of manufacturing and shows the public, particularly young people, the exciting careers and opportunities available across the sector. 

“Numatic International is a fantastic example of this, welcoming more than 270 visitors to its Somerset factory on National Manufacturing Day. Henry is a product that generations of young people will have seen at home, in schools, hotels and other places in their everyday lives, so being able to see how it is designed and manufactured here in the UK can bring the reality of British manufacturing to life. The launch of a special limited-edition Henry, marking 45 years of an iconic British product alongside 130 years of Make UK, is a fitting way to celebrate the enduring strength of manufacturing in the UK and the people behind it.”