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Kensington Systems Ltd.






Company Overview



  • Name: Kensington Systems Ltd.

  • Mission: To enhance outdoor environments with attractive, high quality and long-lasting solutions, enabling clients to use their spaces effectively, productively, and flexibly, now and in the future.

  • Founded: Late 1970s

  • Founders: No information is available.

  • Key People:

  • Laurie Huntley (Sales - Canopy Consultant)

  • Harriette Sheppardley (Operations - Head)

  • Charmaine Pullen (Finance - Compliance Manager)

  • Clifford Huntley (Research & Development - Head)

  • Nigel Leahy (Marketing - Director)

  • Jed Hewison (Estimating - Estimator and In-House Visualiser)

  • Brian Farr (Sales - Rolshade Blinds Division)

  • Cassia Huntley (Marketing)

  • Craig Huntley (Sales - Manager)

  • Garth Huntley (Operations - Design and Technical)

  • Sheldon Huntley (Operations - Project Manager)

  • Headquarters: Bristol, UK

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • What the Company is Known For: Kensington Systems is known for high-quality canopies, blinds, and outdoor solutions for education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure sectors. They are notable for innovative solutions like solar panel canopies and maintaining exceptional customer service.


Products and Offerings



Education Sector


  • Outdoor Dining Canopies: Provide additional dining space for schools, enhancing outdoor dining experiences.

  • Outdoor Learning Canopies: Allow for outdoor learning throughout the year.

  • Covered Walkways: Ensure safe passage between educational buildings.

  • Solar Canopies: Integrated solar panels promote energy efficiency and sustainability.

  • Shade Sails: Offer aesthetic, functional shading solutions.

  • Timber Canopies: Robust and visually appealing timber solutions.


Commercial & Retail Sector


  • Entrance Canopies: Enhance building entrances, providing weather protection and visual appeal.

  • Walkway Canopies: Offer covered passages for improved navigation around commercial spaces.


Healthcare Sector


  • Anti-Ligature Canopies: Designed to prevent harm in healthcare environments.

  • Walkway and Entrance Canopies: Improve hospital accessibility and patient comfort.


Sports & Leisure Sector


  • Entrance Canopies: Provide welcoming entry points for leisure facilities.

  • Covered Walkways: Ensure protection from weather elements for sports and leisure environments.


Product Features


  • Canopies: Strong, durable, include integrated gutters, and downpipes.

  • Solar Canopies: Enable energy generation while offering outdoor coverage.

  • Spaceshade® Systems: Non-fragile roofs, with built-in gutters and concealed downpipes.

  • Solspan®: Specialised commercial solar carports for energy efficiency and ESG goals delivery.


Recent Developments



  • New Products and Innovations:

  • Introduction of solar panel canopies and solar carports in 2023 to help clients achieve Net Zero goals.

  • Continuous development of products in the research and development department, led by Clifford Huntley.


  • Sustainability Initiatives:

  • Partnering with Planet Mark to reduce carbon emissions and commit to achieving Net Zero goals starting January 2024.


  • Accreditations:

  • Maintaining ISO 9001 accreditation for quality management since 2002.


  • Recent Case Studies:

  • Solar-ready dining canopy installed at Kingswinford Academy for increased capacity and sustainability.

  • Foleshill Health Centre in Coventry customised entrance canopy in collaboration with Portakabin.


  • New Partnerships:

  • Collaboration with Planet Mark for sustainability consulting.


Conclusion



Kensington Systems Ltd. continues to uphold its reputation for high-quality, sustainable outdoor solutions catering to education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure sectors. With its diverse product offerings and commitment to innovation and sustainability, the company seeks to expand its reach and support clients in achieving their environmental objectives.