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New Balance Unveils its First-Ever Garden for its Factory Workers in Flimby

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New Balance has unveiled its first-ever garden, "The Flimby Garden", at its Made in UK factory in Flimby, Cumbria, as a restorative outdoor space for its factory workers.

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New Balance Unveils its First-Ever Garden for its Factory Workers in Flimby A restorative new outdoor space created for the people behind New Balance Made in UK, designed by London-based jewellery designer, Bleue Burnham. Flimby, UK – July 30, 2026 – New Balance today unveils its first-ever garden at its Made in UK factory in Flimby, Cumbria, "The Flimby Garden" created with London-based jewellery designer Bleue Burnham. Designed as a dedicated space for the factory workers whose craftsmanship defines New Balance's Made in UK legacy, the garden offers a place for rest, reflection and connection throughout the working day. The project marks a celebration of the people behind the products, while bringing together two brands united by a shared passion for craft and the creativity of the natural world. New Balance's Flimby factory has been home to the Made in UK line since 1991, employing around 300 skilled workers who produce approximately 30,000 pairs of shoes each month. For more than 40 years, New Balance has invested in UK manufacturing, and today Made in UK remains the pinnacle of the brand's offering, celebrated globally for its quality, craftsmanship and attention to detail. Located alongside the Flimby factory, the garden has been conceived as a restorative environment where employees can step away from the production floor and spend time immersed in nature. Seating...

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Event
Facility expansion

What this signalsA bigger facility often needs new equipment, systems and services.

Product
The Flimby Garden
Takes effect
Jul 30, 2026
Location
Flimby, England, United Kingdom

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Garden

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Confidence
90%
Detected
Jul 30, 2026
signal_type
news
signal_subtype
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