Posted: 5th October 2022 | Back to news feed

 

 

LISTEN NOW

 

Episode summary introduction: In this episode we chat to Tim Smalley, Managing Director at Bedmax about how Bedmax bedding came about on a farm overlooking Holy Island in Northumberland, the development of the brand and its unique features, UK raw materials, international markets, Royal warrants and being the first bedding business to gain the BETA Nops for accreditation. Oh, and pine resin and the future…  

 

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • How and why it all started  [01:40]
  • Did the equestrian world immediately recognise Bedmax’s purpose and benefits [04:16]
  • Importance of large flake vs small flake shavings  [05:24]
  • What makes Bedmax so popular [06:11]
  • Bedmax worldwide travels [09:18]
  • UK raw materials and production [10:41]
  • Royal warrants [11:22]
  • Using the dust extracted in production to create another product [12:32]
  • New bedding product Strawmax  [14:57]
  • BETA NOPS accreditation  [20:22]
  • The future [22:44]

Resources for this episode:

Now over to you!

  • If you found this episode useful, please leave us a review and let us know what else you would like to hear
  • Don’t forget to follow us on your favourite podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss any nuggets from our brilliant guests
  • Send your business related questions to be answered by relevant experts on air once a month - enquiries@equestrianindex.com
  • Please join us for more chat, support, networking and inspiration in our dedicated FB group The Yard Supplement Connect

The Equestrian Index newsfeed is compiled from articles submitted by advertising members and expresses the opinions of those members. Watsons Directories Ltd shall not be held liable for any inaccuracies or mis-statements therein.

Back To Top