Since our incorporation in 1963, the business has grown year on year, and we market and distribute products in over 50 countries worldwide, employing around 180 people at our purpose-built premises in Derby. The site covers almost 100,000 sq ft, incorporating an area for storage and loading, capable of handling over 4,500 pallets. We are also home to some of the most sophisticated technology in the industry, including three state-of-the-art clean rooms, operating to BS EN ISO 14644-1 standards.
In line with our ISO 13485 accreditation, Pennine has a policy of continual improvement to meet the needs of all our customers, while continual investment in people, training, and technology has enabled us to provide an increasingly wide range of user-friendly, high-specification products. As a healthcare manufacturer, we understand the importance and requirements of the products we produce, combining this with promoted standards of safety, health, and welfare to provide a healthy and safe working environment for all staff members.
We are committed to minimizing our direct impact on the environment and are continually working towards improving our environmental performance, integrating recognised best practices into all our business operations.
In 2023, we were also delighted to win the prestigious MAKE UK Midlands & East of England Manufacturing Matters Award, in line with our commitment to UK Manufacturing, as well as launching our our three Commercial Partnership core services – specialising in Medical Device Packaging, Procedure Kit Packing, and UK Contract Manufacturing.
After being shortlisted as a finalist in the Sustainability category at the Medilink Midlands Business Awards 2024, we were delighted to be named winners. This recognition, so early in our journey, is a testament to our colleagues and our continued commitment to creating meaningful, sustainable impact. In 2025, we launched our Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) programme, a groundbreaking initiative that supports community reintegration through structured employment opportunities. As an employee-owned trust, our purpose ‘Protecting Life. Empowering Colleagues. Enriching Communities’ guides everything we do.
We have a UK, International and Veterinary division here at Pennine Healthcare…
Ivor Shaw Ltd is incorporated.
Our founder, Ivor Shaw, creates a three-pronged pick up stick – “The Robot” – for his disabled mother.
‘Pennine Healthcare’, named after the range of Derbyshire hills, was born.
First export order to Holland.
Pennine begins manufacturing Custom Procedure Packs.
Pennine opens a state-of-the-art facility for warehouse and specialist manufacture on Newmarket Drive.
Pennine moves the entire company to 85,000 square foot new build at City Gate, the first time the entire workforce is on one site.
Pennine receives recognition for its achievements in the Derbyshire Business Awards.
Pennine hosts a visit by HRH The Princess Royal.
Pennine is featured in a book and video produced by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, entitled ‘Future Story, Derby and the East Midlands’.
Pennine awarded Investors in People Gold Award.
Pennine Veterinary launches.
Pennine hosts a visit by HRH The Duke of Kent.
Our new consumer website, ARMA Health, launches, offering PPE, Medical and Veterinary products.
Pennine launch of two new UK manufactured products, Face Coverings and Sanitiser Stations, to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Pennine becomes an Employee Ownership Trust.
Pennine receives its EU MDR and UK MDR compliance certification.
Pennine celebrates its first EO Day, with all staff members.
It’s our 60th birthday! Pennine celebrates with a year long campaign and big staff party.
Pennine launches the Commercial Partnership Service – specialising in Medical Device Packaging, Kit Assembly, and Contract Manufacturing.
Pennine wins the prestigious MAKE UK Midlands & East of England Manufacturing Matters Award.
Pennine launch their ‘Heart of Life is Health’ initiative
Pennine wins the Medilink Midlands Business Sustainability Award
Pennine receives their ISO:14001 certification
Pennine wins the Commitment to People Development Award from the EMC
Pennine launches their Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) programme, a groundbreaking initiative that supports community reintegration through structured employment opportunities.
