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John's father Sydney Lee founded the business on November 1, 1946, on a hillside at Harriseahead after leaving the Merchant Navy. We can develop our range of canopies and shelters to include the likes of sedum roofs, solar panels, integral lighting and added security features. Galvanized steel sheet with protective powder-coated exterior (zinc-rich epoxy primer, decorative polyester topcoat).

In terms of innovation, we’re always working to improve efficiencies in productivity, and, in the last two years, we have consolidated all of our satellite operations to our Chesterton factory.

Fully customisable, the can include logos or highlighting, Broxap planters can be designed to complement any outdoor space. Looking ahead, John is excited for the future of Broxap, and is determined to see the business sustain another 75 years and more. Plus, we are (to our knowledge) the only business in our industry that has the facilities to produce as many different types of materials, finishes and operations as we do, all in-house from a single base. The original site for the business was on a hill on Clare Street, Harriseahead, not far from its current Newcastle premises. Working with contractors, end clients and stakeholders our canopies bring new dimensions to outdoor spaces, delivering functionality and added value to all types of locations including schools, colleges and universities; the public realm; healthcare settings; transport hubs; leisure and sports venues and commercial environments.

The high quality traditional and contemporary designed benches have been installed through a high percentage of the UK. Schools, local authorities, housebuilders and architects are among those who specify Broxap’s long-lasting high-quality products when leading sustainable improvement schemes. If you have excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to interpret drawings and sales negotiation skills, a Technical Sales Advisor could be the role for you! In addition, our design and build offering is able to realize the imagination of project designers, whilst staying true to our engineering principles,” he shares. The bench can also be constructed using bespoke specification and positioned together to create an elongated seating space.In fact, we’re so confident in their performance we offer a market-leading 12-year anti perforation warranty; 12-year galvanised steel base warranty and a two-year parts and labour guarantee.

Shelters and covered walkways are available for many uses from outdoor classrooms to airport walkways, providing additional cover and protection where required. Galvanized steel sheet with protective powder-coated exterior (zinc-rich epoxy primer, decorative polyester topcoat and clear anti-graffiti coating). Galvanised steel sheet with protective powder coated exterior (zinc-rich epoxy primer, decorative polyester topcoat). Broxap is the home of street furniture – they build, manufacture, deliver and install an extensive range of seating, litter bins, bollards and planters; shelters, canopies and walkways; cycle storage and parking products; and play, sports and outdoor. Becky Lee, John's mother, was named Stoke-on-Trent's 'Pottery Queen' in 1938 when she worked as a gilder in JH Weatherby's Falcon works in Old Town Road, Hanley.As well as joining our Broxap family you will have the opportunity to work closely with Local Authorities, the education sector and contractors.

John passed away peacefully at home, with his wife Linda, their three daughters Samantha, Suzanne and Stacy, and his brother Robert by his side.

With 75 years of experience in the industry, our teams work closely with architects, contractors, specifiers and end clients to deliver long-lasting, quality schemes that are true to the original concept. Our specialisms lie in seating and benches, security bollards, litter and recycling bins to manage and segregate waste, planters to enhance the surroundings, canopies to keep pedestrians dry, cycle parking for sustainable travel options, and outdoor exercise and play equipment to provide imaginative or physical recreation; all these areas I feel make Broxap the UK’s single source supplier for external, environmentally enhancing products,” John emphasizes.