Smithers-Oasis UK Limited, employing approximately 100 people, is the UK’s leading manufacturer and marketer of floral foam, floral foam accessories and other sundry products, under the registered brand name OASIS®.
During the late 60s and early 70s, the UK was served as an export market out of the Danish manufacturing facility. Towards the end of the 70s, this market developed rapidly and a manufacturing facility was established in Washington, Tyne & Wear on 28th January 1981 with a total staff of 8 which had expanded to approximately 50 by the end of 1986.
Further development of the business occurred when, on 20th December 1993, Smithers-Oasis acquired the assets and business of James Naylor Limited, who produced the well known brand names of NAYLORBASE® and FOAM FRAMES®. Prior to this date, Smithers-Oasis had supplied James Naylor with floral foam since its inception in 1975 and a close working relationship had always existed between the two companies.
In 2001 Smithers-Oasis started to develop a product portfolio of non foam sundry lines. These product lines were sourced from all over the globe and lead to our product range growing from 500 products, to today’s figure of over 3000.
2007 saw the need for the company to expand whilst also consolidate its business activities in one location. A purpose built 4000 sq mt warehouse was built adjoining our current warehouse and office facilities. The new warehouse enabled us to relocate our Redditch facility into our existing Washington site. Today this site encompasses office space, manufacturing and warehousing.
Smithers-Oasis UK Ltd today serves approximately 450 wholesale customers throughout the UK, Ireland, Israel, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Gibraltar and Cyprus. We are unparalleled in our support to the floral industry through our close links with colleges, trade organisations, wholesalers, florists, flower arrangers, students and hobbyists.
Our goal is to make a positive impact on our employees, customers and communities and to lead through innovation and example.