Bridgewater Direct

Bridgewater Direct, manufacturer of commercial washroom furniture in Greater Manchester

Bridgewater Direct is a British manufacturer specialising in technical furniture for commercial washrooms and laminate joinery for the professional sector. It operates as a trading name of Bridgewater Laminate Products Limited, a company registered in England and Wales, and produces from its factory in Greater Manchester with delivery throughout the UK. The company presents itself as a fully integrated manufacturer: it designs and produces every cubicle, worktop and laminate panel in-house, with no middlemen or resellers, and every set is inspected before dispatch.

Cubicle and IPS system catalogue

The washroom cubicle range is organised into five lines —Smart, Ascent, Alpine, Tippy Toes and Blossom—, complemented by specific replacement parts: replacement doors, partitions and pilasters, as well as cubicle hardware. For installations with exposed ductwork, the company supplies IPS duct panel systems and replacement panels in MFC, MR MDF and CGL.

Cut-to-size panels and worktops

The cut-to-size panel section covers 13 mm and 16 mm compact grade, 18 mm MFC cut and edged, 18 mm postformed edge, Trespa TopLab and MDF boards in standard, fire-resistant and moisture-resistant versions. In worktops, the catalogue includes HTM 63 models for the healthcare sector, coved upstand worktops, laboratory grade worktops, 40 mm bullnose models and a series of Egger worktops in 20, 25 and 38 mm thicknesses. It also offers table tops in laminate and compact grade.

Furniture, hardware and shelving

The furniture and fixings section comprises cantilever desk legs, hardware and fittings, spur shelving, 18 mm MFC shelves, base and wall units, and washroom vanity units. The company serves both installers and contractors as well as facilities managers, and publishes supporting technical documentation: installation guides, downloadable manuals, colour charts and FAQs. The site also allows booking a factory tour.

Production and capacity

Manufacturing is concentrated in Greater Manchester, where the company brings CNC cutting, edging and assembly together under one roof. According to its own presentation, delivery is free throughout the UK and the site shows a rating of 4.85 out of 5 based on 22 reviews. The company states that it handles enquiries about specifications, lead times and pricing for trade professionals.

Location and contact

Unit 1C, Britannia Business Park Union Road Bolton, BL2 2HP · Phone: 0161 703 3980 · Email: sales@bridgewaterdirect.co.uk