Acres Engineering Welcomes Cosy Direct CEO for Collaboration Talks

Cosy Direct is a Derby-based success story that has been transforming the educational equipment sector through its eco-friendly, creative, and sustainable products. The company has gained a strong reputation for reimagining classroom and outdoor learning resources in ways that are better for both children and the planet. With a growing international presence, including ambitious expansion into the United States and Australia, Cosy is continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in its field.

At Acres Engineering, we share Cosy’s values of innovation, sustainability, and quality. The meeting between Pete Ellse and Luke Parker, Managing Director of Acres Engineering, brought together two organisations with complementary strengths: Cosy’s pioneering approach to product design and Acres’ proven expertise in precision manufacturing, engineering solutions, and scalable production capabilities.

The discussions centred on:

• Product development – exploring how Acres’ engineering expertise could support the creation of new, innovative educational products.
• Sustainability – sharing ideas on how manufacturing processes and materials could align with Cosy’s eco-conscious ethos.
• Global growth – identifying how Acres could provide the scalable production support Cosy needs as it expands further into overseas markets.

A key theme in the conversation was how both companies put people at the heart of what they do. Acres’ People First Pledge, now in its tenth year, is our commitment to creating opportunities, building skills, and supporting social mobility. From apprenticeships and internships to school outreach and community engagement, the pledge is about investing in the next generation of talent. This approach strongly mirrors Cosy’s ethos, which centres on creating environmentally responsible products that enrich children’s learning experiences while supporting communities around the world.

Luke Parker commented:

“It was fantastic to welcome Pete to Acres and hear more about Cosy’s inspiring journey. Their approach to disrupting the educational sector through sustainability is something we greatly admire, and we see huge potential in working together to develop products that can positively impact classrooms worldwide.”

The meeting concluded on a very positive note, with both companies enthusiastic about the potential for partnership. By combining Cosy’s creative and educational focus with Acres’ engineering, manufacturing capability, and social responsibility ethos, there is real opportunity to bring innovative, sustainable products to new markets and support teachers and children across the globe.

This visit marks the start of what we hope will be a long and fruitful relationship — one that blends imagination, sustainability, and engineering excellence to shape the future of educational equipment.

 

 

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