The business has received nearly £80,000 grant funding from the us over the last five years to invest in new equipment and the fit-out and refurbishment of new, bigger premises to increase production capacity and develop new products.
Established in 2012, Somnior Beds manufacture and supply bespoke beds, mattresses and headboards and sell over 90% of their products online via Amazon, e-Bay, Groupon and independent retailers.
When seeking finance to support his rapid expansion programme, Zafran Javid, Managing Director, learnt about the support available from local Business Consultant, Iqbal Bhana OBE DL. Iqbal has worked with the Combined Authority for several years to help more Asian-owned businesses access support.
With its increased capacity, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, the business immediately responded to St James Hospital in Leeds urgent call for beds and mattresses for staff. Today, Somnior Beds continue to increase product variety and provide faster delivery to its online customers.
This project received investment delivered by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, through the Leeds City Region Growth Deal – a £1 billion package of Government investment to accelerate growth and create jobs across the Leeds City Region.
