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16.06.2010Not Guilty says Orchard Toys MD !

As part of a review of waste disposal, Caroline Spelman the new Environment Secretary, plans to crackdown on landfill waste.

Criticising the toy industry, she said: “My teenage children are constantly bringing items home in thick packaging, polystyrene and cardboard, and it’s really all about making the product attractive to buy rather than packaging it safely.

"If you…

04.06.2010Orchard Toys launches a great new range of double-sided jigsaw puzzles

We have launched a great new range of colourful, double-sided little jigsaw puzzles to add to our large selection of games and jigsaw puzzles.

Initially four little double-sided jigsaws (measuring approximately 30 x 20 cms each) will be available, which are certain to give twice the fun and value !

Appealing to children from 3-6, the chunky, wavy edged 12-piece Little Diplodicus…

27.05.2010ISO 9001 Quality Audit passed with flying colours !

Since gaining our ISO 9001 Accreditation last year, we have recently undergone our first Quality Control Audit. 

Comments Simon Newbery, Managing Director, "We sailed through the audit without any non-compliances.  This demonstrates how we are continuing to improve the quality systems throughout the business."

Customers will benefit because ISO 9001 accreditation ensures…

12.04.2010Orchard Toys launches New Website

After weeks of speculation Orchard Toys, the well-known designer and manufacturer of award-winning children’s games and puzzles, has launched their new website.

Says Simon Newbery, Managing Director, “We were hoping for a seamless switchover from our old site to the new one, but it was not to be.  However, we  hope that our customers will agree that the new site has…

26.01.2010Orchard Toys launches New Products

Renowned for their award-winning, affordable games and puzzles with distinctive, colourful packaging and lots of parent and child appeal, the Norfolk based company is confidant that this January’s new crop will help to keep the company on its upward trend.

Comments Simon Newbery, Managing Director at Orchard Toys, “Last year was our best year of trading since the company was…

12.10.2009Board game designed by school children to be sold nationwide

A board game designed by school children for a Norfolk challenge, and endorsed by a Michelin starred chef, is to be sold in shops nationwide in time for Christmas.

Pupils from the Aquila before-school club, at Kinsale Junior School, Norwich, are thrilled at the news that their game, Norfolk’s Fine Food, is to be produced by Orchard Toys and will be on sale at the beginning of November…

19.05.2009Orchard Toys thrilled at achieving ISO 9001:2008 certification

Founded almost 40 years ago, Orchard Toys has built up a reputation for quality, excellence of design, manufacture and service.

It therefore goes without saying that they are thrilled that their dedication to their product quality and customer service has been recognised by the company’s receipt of ISO 9001 certification.

Comments Simon Newbery, Managing Director of Orchard…