Bootle-based company, Richardsons Healthcare Ltd, has been awarded a major contract with a US company.

The contract means that Richardsons will supply its pressure reducing medical operating table mattresses to one of the world’s largest medical device companies.

The contract valued at $1 million per year will create six new jobs and help secure 22 existing jobs.

Managing Director Michael Gould said:

“I can’t deny that Brexit has been very challenging for our company, with goods held up for weeks in warehouses waiting to be cleared. Covid was also a blow because elected surgery was cancelled, and the bulk of our product are used in operating theatres.

“The market post-Covid lockdown has exploded with hospitals throughout the world trying to play catch up. This new contract will give us a very solid base in the United States, and we expect further large contracts to follow.”

Richardsons has been supported by Sefton Council’s InvestSefton advisors for a number of years. InvestSefton is the enterprise, business support and inward investment service of the Council, taking a lead on and supporting economic growth across the Borough.

Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills, said:

“It’s just brilliant to see a Sefton-based firm securing a major contract like this, really putting our Borough on the map as a place for successful businesses to thrive. Our InvestSefton team can help to provide advice and support to help any other local company achieve similar success – simply get in touch, they can’t wait to hear from you.”

To find out how InvestSefton, Sefton Council’s business growth team, can help your business contact 0151 934 3452 or email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or visit www.investsefton.com

The company was a 2019 winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, an accolade that has helped them to attract larger foreign clients.

Michael added:

“The Queen’s Award for Enterprise has given our company real legitimacy in the eyes of large overseas potential customers and has been a big help in expanding our overseas sales.”