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Hampton Furniture Group has acquired Vale Bridgecraft, the heritage sofa manufacturer based in West Yorkshire.

Hampton Furniture Group is led by John Hampton and chaired by former Belfield Group CEO Steve Hampton.

As part of its strategy, the group plans to rejuvenate the Vale Bridgecraft brand while also exploring new white-label manufacturing opportunities for third-party retailers and designers.

“Vale Bridgecraft stands for true British craftsmanship, and we’re proud to secure its future within our group,” said John Hampton, founder of Hampton Furniture Group. “For our Vale customers, it’s about dependability and heritage.”

The acquired business will continue to be led by Managing Director Jonathan Robinson, a 40-year veteran of Vale Bridgecraft. Robinson played a key role in steering the company through its 2022 restructure, when it was acquired by Maramar Holdings, an associated firm of the company's landlord.

"This is a significant step forward for our group," added Steve Hampton. "It secures control over production, safeguards British manufacturing jobs, and positions us to scale Vale Bridgecraft with confidence."