Last Friday afternoon, the Smirthwaite team came together to mark a major milestone—40 years of designing and manufacturing specialist paediatric equipment—with a summer celebration on the water’s edge at the Passage House Hotel in Kingsteignton.
Soaking up the sunshine on the hotel terrace overlooking the River Teign estuary, colleagues gathered to enjoy good food, refreshing drinks, and live background music. It was a fantastic afternoon spent reflecting on four decades of supporting children, families, and healthcare professionals, while celebrating the hard work and dedication of the entire team.
Claire Litton, Managing Director, added:
“We have been helping transform the lives of children and families around the world for 40 years, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of that story. From the very first products to the work we’re doing today, everything comes back to one thing: giving children the ability to live fuller, more independent lives.
None of it happens without the people behind it. To the team, past and present, who have poured their skill, care, and heart into this business for four decades—thank you. Your dedication is the real reason we get to say ’40 years’ at all. Here’s to many more years of helping transform lives.”
Here’s to 40 years of innovation, growth, and making a difference—and to many more years ahead!
