Success Story
Based in Blackburn, Littlefair's Wood Finishing Products, an award-winning and environmentally-friendly wood finishing products brand, has raised £75,000 from NPIF II – GC Business Finance and River Capital Smaller Loans, which is managed by GC Business Finance and River Capital and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II.
| Region/Nation | North West |
|---|---|
| Sector | Manufacturing |
| Programme | Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II |
| Partner |
With the funding from NPIF II, Littlefair’s will be able to expand its team, enabling it to meet growing demand in the UK and overseas. The investment will help the business hire three new staff in the next 12 months. It will also support the team in purchasing raw materials to increase production capacity, with all products hand manufactured in Blackburn, using British-sourced materials.
The growth of the business follows its successful online expansion into the US, where the wood finishing products have consistently sold out its stock on its Amazon US storefront.
The family-run business was founded in 2016 to provide a water-based alternative to typically solvent-based wood stains. Littlefair’s water-based products are easier to use and more environmentally friendly, winning ‘Eco-Friendly Wood Finishing Brand of the Year’ award from the IE100 Awards 2023. The business prides itself on the care that goes into its products and its exceptional customer service, earning the team over 1,000 five-star reviews on Trustpilot.
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