Leeds-based shower tray manufacturer Just Trays (JT)  has celebrated its 35-year anniversary of trading.

Founded in 1988, the company has manufactures over 8,000 trays per week for the UK across its two factories.

Over the past three and a half decades, JT is claimed to have introduced the UK’s first shower tray on legs to ease installation and developed the low profile Evolved by JT range.

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Acquired by Kartell UK in 2019, it has boosted the company’s expansion in the UK and overseas, wth JT starting to export to Canada in 2022.

It claims to be the only UK shower tray manufacturer to break into the North American country, manufacturing a tray specifically for that market.

JT has also grown exports of shower trays to Europe continue in the last 18 months, resulting in a 50% increase across all exports year-on-year.

Sales and marketing director at JT John Schofield commented: “We have been driving quality and innovation in UK manufacturing for 35 years and have invested highly in both our people and the brand. It’s testament to the hard work of the team that we have reached such a great milestone.

“I personally would like to thank all of our customers and suppliers for their support over the past 35 years, and we aim to continue driving forward shower tray innovation, championing British manufacturing for sales both in the UK and internationally.

“We’re proud to keep it local and support our own economy by manufacturing in our Leeds headquarters, which over the years has created a wealth of job opportunities and provided a range of tangible skills to future generations, keeping our sector thriving for years to come.”