Henchman, which makes tripod ladders for uneven ground, has supplied most of the royal residences including King Charles III’s Wiltshire home at Highgrove and Buckingham Palace. The Melksham-based company now produces the only tripod ladder on the market in the UK and the rest of the world that is fully certified by the British Standards Institute. Tom Kitching, 46, Henchman’s executive chairman, said: “It is wonderful that we are so popular with the gardeners at the royal residences. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do and our ladders are perfect for royal gardens which have lots of uneven surfaces. The tripod ladder is still spotted in various training sessions with England Rugby and other Premiership rugby clubs across the country.

Source: The Times October 07, 2023 03:53 UTC