THE BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE
IN GOOD COMPANY
Commercial Seating Solutions Welcome to the third edition of our corporate brochure. This edition promotes our rebranding to Infinity Seating by Euro Group UK. We have changed our name to reflect the infinite solutions we offer in luxury seating. We are different. Creative and innovative, we specialise in bespoke seating whilst striving to manufacture the highest quality products possible. Many businesses claim to do this, but few achieve it. Our factory tour, samples and excellent references all back up our claims. We are renowned in the cinema sector where we work closely with specialist architects to provide the perfect layout for auditoriums. We pay close attention to the anatomical design and ergonomics of our cinema seating.
OUR KEY PRODUCTS We currently have 7 designer ranges available in the following product types; • Electric Recliner Chairs • Armchairs • Auditorium Chairs • Sofas • Daybed Sofas And most are available in 3 sizes; • Macro • Micro • Nano
Prince Recliner
Diablo Recliner
D-Box
Our state of the art recliner chairs offers dual motor technology for separate seat, footrest and backrest adjustment giving users the best in terms of support, viewing position and comfort. Most have a built-in cleaning access system. We also have 'Powerwall' our wall hugging option.
With a softer upholstered back than our other models, the Diablo has a separate headrest that self-adjusts as the back reclines. This can also be controlled with a switch to your own personal comfort. Either way, your head will be securely supported in the reclined viewing position. Come and test drive a Diablo and find out more about the story behind the name.
D-BOX redefines and creates hyper-realistic, immersive entertainment experiences by moving the body and sparking the imagination through motion. Their expertise is one of the reasons why D-BOX have collaborated with some of the best companies in the world to deliver new ways to enhance great stories. Enter Euro Group UK…we designed a modified version of our Prince Recliner chair specifically to withstand the interactive motion, whilst maintaining optimum comfort to create the best viewer experience.
Teardrop Recliner
Half-Moon Recliner
Bloc Recliner
Cooper Recliner
The Art Deco movement had a major impact on cinema history, with most large cities building their own ‘movie palaces’ which could accommodate thousands of people.
Another of our Art Deco inspired designs.
The concept behind this range was to allow architects and designers to ‘play’ with the back height in conjunction with an auditorium’s viewing lines. A selection of different heights can be used within one auditorium allowing continuity of design.
Our baseline chair. We never set out to compete with low cost / budget manufacturers, but we thought we’d see how low priced we could make a quality chair for. Ask us, you’ll be surprised – and it still looks like a high-priced quality product – because that’s in our DNA.
With this in mind, Euro Group UK created an Art Deco range of luxury seating, as a nod to where it all began. This range perfectly emulates the exquisite craftsmanship of the era, representing luxury, glamour and exuberance.
It is also possible to have the 'blocs' of the backrest in different colours, shown here in silver faux leather.
Daybed Sofa
Sofas
Armchairs
Auditorium Chairs
The daybed sofas are great fun, it’s a simple idea but one of those ‘why didn’t we think of this before’ situations. They are very popular in home cinemas as you can jump on them with the kids and the dogs and chill out in front of your favourite film. They work well in front row areas or within an auditorium where the height of the back will be tailored to fit the available sight lines.
These are purposefully small and offer the chance of fitting sofas into spaces that used to have rows of conventional tip-up chairs. This is a good compromise between comfort and numbers, adding a touch of class to commercial cinemas.
The armchair range meets the same specifications as the recliners. As well as offering the comfort of a usual armchair, this range complements the recliners in areas where there is no room to recline such as on short step depths.
Designed specifically to link-up and replace standard cinema seating with a touch of class.
As with all of our upholstered products, these sofas are made from the finest quality materials and will last for years – we even provide complementary shoe bags for when patrons remove their footwear before diving in amongst the scatter cushions. Daybed sofas can also be branded – we have previously made a James Bond sofa as well as Art Deco and Transformers designs for promotional purposes.
Look out for our new ‘Nano’ sized models; the ideal replacement for conventionally sized cinema seating.
Look out for our new ‘Nano’ sized models, the ideal replacement for conventionally sized cinema seating.
Loge Our state of the art private enclosures are ideal for creating a plush cocooned environment for a dining experience whilst watching a film. Optional touch screen ordering systems together with full width dining tables that retract after use and your very own refrigeration unit help ensure a luxury experience. They can also be used in foyer or open areas for virtual reality (VR) experiences – with or without seating. A padded floor option makes a good replacement for seating. The Loges are completely customisable and are often designed in conjunction with the client and the client’s architects. Key dimensions are determined from the sight lines on auto-cad drawings. Wall treatments are chosen from hundreds of fabrics, veneers or paint finishes.
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SPECIAL PROJECTS We have years and years of experience manufacturing these challenging speciality products. At Euro Group UK, we can design and build any type of seating. We have concentrated our efforts on specialty items and our target market has been seating for cinema foyers and designer contracts, however we welcome any enquiry that will give us a new challenge.
Vue West End
Muswell Hill
Jelly Bean Sofa
The bar area of Vue’s West End site has a very long curved wall and the banquette seating here is scribed in to fit perfectly. Upholstered in quality leather it still looks good after a decade of use.
10 years after Vue West End, we did it again in a Grade 2 listed Cinema that followed the curved steps. All in high quality leather with solid black American walnut tables and cappings. Our MD is embarking on a planting out project using black American walnut trees as we strive to give something back to the environment.
Working closely with the architects and Hoyts cinemas, we produced the famous Jelly Bean sofa when the designers just couldn’t find the right fabric for their intended design. A sample ‘bean’ in orange was made and walked through the streets of Covent Garden, London to the architect's offices for approval – that orange bean was never used and hangs on the showroom wall eighteen years later. We won the contract and gained a reputation for thinking outside the box.
Lewes Community Cinema We designed and manufactured the banquette seats for the restaurant and screen 3 bar at the Depot cinema in Lewes. Of Euro Group UK, the client said, “They were meticulous about understanding our design intent and in discussing the finer details prior to proceeding to manufacture.”
Ice Cream Sofa This amazing piece was commissioned by Hoyts Cinemas for their first multiplex in the UK at Bluewater in 1999. It was used in the foyer to serve an ice cream parlour as part of the concessions area. The shape of the back acted as a wayfinding aid, sending patron traffic off in the most efficient manner. The sub-frame was engineered in rolled box section steel, cut with lasers. To this day it remains the most challenging and costly (per seat place) item we have ever manufactured.
SEATING RE-UPHOLSTERY Sometimes, only re-upholstery will do… as in the Barbican’s listed building cinema or Cadbury’s need for the right colour, the right embroidery and continuity of their corporate branding. Our service is thorough. Items are collected, all old material and foam are removed, with only fireretardant foam and fabrics used in the re-covering. We can laser cut or profile cut any grade of foam to virtually any shape and can supply literally thousands of different fabrics and leathers.
The Barbican
Cadbury World
The Barbican in London is Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference venue presenting a diverse range of art, music, theatre, dance, film and creative learning events. It is also home to the London Symphony Orchestra.
“We at Cadbury World have been delighted with the outstanding service received from Euro Group UK. Right from the initial concept, through to the embroidery design and re-upholstery of our Bournville experience chairs, Euro Group UK have proved to be thoroughly professional, extremely reliable, a complete ‘first class’ service.”
Euro Group UK have had a working relationship with The Barbican for over 32 years and in this time, have refurbished and installed the seating in all three cinemas and the main concert hall. Barbican’s Cinema 1 – the Pit – has been refurbished by us 3 times since 1985, on this occasion we also made and fitted the curtains.
Tim Gimbert CADBURY WORLD OPERATIONS MANAGER
COMPANY TIMELINE
During my first visit to Euro Group I was very impressed with the professionalism and dynamic of the company’s management and workforce. I knew that I had found the right calibre of supplier for First group. They have proved to be thoroughly professional, extremely reliable with excellent customer service.
First Export orders to Continental Europe
Will Adshead Procurement Manager, FIRST GROUP PLC
Main Research and Development provider for major UK Office Seating company
Contract upholstery for the QEII Ocean Liner
1964
Company Founded by John Jenkins in London, UK
1969
1971
Company now operating for 3 major breweries for their public house seating
1978
1985
Manufacturing in-house office seating range of over 100 models
1987
First Sole UK Distribution agreement signed with Euroseating International
Sub-contract manufacture of Sofas for the ‘By Royal Appointment’ EOM supplier
First Auditorium Seating project for the Civil Service College, London, UK
1994
Three cinemas refurbished for the Barbican Arts Centre, London UK
1997
1998
First major Multiplex Cinema installations for UCI cinemas
1999
Won major contract to refurbish 200 buses with the First Group PLC.
2007
Moved to new 28,000 sq ft Freehold facility just outside London, UK
2009
Signed sole UK Distribution agreement with Green Furniture Concept of Sweden
Marks 50 Years of Bespoke Upholstery
2012
Signed sole UK Distribution agreement with Arconas Corporation of Canada
Supplied 150,000th chair to Odeon Cinemas
2014
2015
Developed and introduced the now successful Prince Range of Electric recliner chairs and matching sofas
2016
Introduced the Loge as new world first product
2017
Developed and introduced the new BLOC, Deco and Cooper seating ranges
First major installation for Green Furniture Concept at Edinburgh Int. Airport
2018
First export order to the Middle East
2018
2018
Launch of new brand Infinity Seating by Euro Group UK
OUR SERVICES SITE SURVEYS
SETTING OUT
Our surveyors are trained and experienced in all things seating. They can help advise on the best layout and the best product fit for your application.
Our lead installers are able to set out precisely from the CAD drawings. They will ensure everything lines through perfectly and maintain all of the required legal distances for aisles and clear seatways.
Following a survey, we will be able to provide you with a more accurate quotation. Often our surveyors will bring sample chairs with them in advance of a sales visit and they can also take away samples of old seating for refurbishment evaluation and pricing.
CAD DRAWINGS Usually we will be working with your existing .dwg drawing files from your architect but we can start from scratch if you don’t have them. Our CAD operators are a rare breed and they have been in the industry for decades, they will also offer extra input on the best layout solutions and are good at spotting potential hazards and regulation breaches.
LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING Some of our products are imported, some are made in-house. Some projects are for refurbishment and some of those entail being removed from one old cinema to another as part of the process. This involves a huge amount of planning, transport, storage, re-transporting and on some projects, relates to all scenarios at once. We have a large warehouse facility just outside of East London, with a dedicated project administration team and warehouse staff to ensure everything is shipped in and out correctly to meet your deadlines.
WORK SCHEDULING WITH OTHER TRADES When working with certain other trades – flooring contractors, carpenters, joiners, decorators, we are often asked to manage the schedules for everyone as they all need to fit in around the dates of the product availability, shipping and client deadlines. We take control of this and also act as principal contractor on some projects.
DELIVERY SERVICE
OVER-STEPPING JOINERY WORK
WARRANTY & SPARE PARTS
In addition to using several reputable hauliers, we also have our own vehicles and drivers.
Most older cinemas, when going for new seating, will want something nicer and this usually means a little bigger. Sometimes the steps need to be made bigger and this is a process we call overstepping. We can pick this up on the survey and design it for you on the CAD drawings. We will then incorporate this into the work schedules and carry out the work in-house.
We offer very good standard warranties with options to extend and/or include labour.
Over-stepping is also essential when opting for electric recliner chairs, even the smallest wall hugging versions will need far bigger steps than you may have currently. Larger projects will need the services of an architect as the works often encroach on fire exits and affect sight lines. We work with several of the leading specialist auditoria architects.
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
We can quote to deliver anywhere in the world. Some products have custom made boxes and packaging to ensure the quality upholstery reaches you in perfect condition.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM
INSTALLATION
Project manager, installation manager, administrators; Every step of the way there is a dedicated team member looking after your project.
In addition to our in-house Installers, we also regularly employ the services of several well-known professional installation companies. We only use the best people available.
All of the parts are held at our extensive warehouse. Fast response by the OEM with OEM parts and a professional, fully insured fitting team.
Service visits will reduce the amount of maintenance work needed; we also offer combined service & maintenance contracts. Regular maintenance work will not only prolong the life of your seating but will also ensure a happy patron!
CASE STUDY Cineplex Cinema, Paderborn, Germany “Doing a project like the complete renovation of a multiplex you need partners that share the same passion, vision and creativity. With Grahame and the team of Euro Group we luckily found partners, that furthermore share our spirit about not only putting the effort in doing things best today, but also believe in the development of lasting concepts for tomorrow. Working with Euro Group was a very easy process combined with a fast production period and it was dominated by an immense flexibility concerning our individual needs. The service is extraordinarily quick and very reliable. The electric recliners not only convince ourselves enormously but also thrill our audience as we anticipated they would: If it wasn’t so comfortable, it would tear you from the seats!” Ansgar and Anselm Esche CINEPLEX OWNERS
CASE STUDY Empire Cinema Ipswich, UK “Empire Cinemas have recently had the pleasure of working with Euro Group UK who manufactured high quality VIP sofas and recliners for our new venue in Ipswich. We are absolutely delighted with the products and the outstanding service received throughout the project. Working with this UK manufacturer, we know that we will get continued back up and support, and look forward to working with them again.” Neil Goulding FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR
CASE STUDY
Empire Cinema Sutton, UK Following on from the success of the Ipswich venue, Empire followed the same format in the completely redeveloped Sutton site. Mixing the recliners with the sofas is a winning combination. We are looking forward to working with them again.
CASE STUDY
Everyman Cinema York, UK We at Euro Group UK are proud to have supplied and fitted out Everyman’s York Cinema with bespoke sofas covered in a range of eye catching luxury fabrics. This is just one of the many installations we have completed for this luxury operator.
CASE STUDY Abbey Road Studios, London, UK Abbey Road studios contacted Euro Group, to design and make bespoke chairs for their brand-new Mix Stage. We installed our very own Prince Armchair, custom made to a specific recline position for the room, complete with top quality walnut tables in black faux leather. For this project we worked closely with McFarlane Latter Architects.
“We are delighted with the high quality of chairs and a service to match.� ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS
MISSION STATEMENT Professional expertise you can rely on.
SUPERIOR QUALITY
A COMPLETE SERVICE OFFERING
CARE AND RESPECT
HERITAGE
We aim to delight you and your customers with our superior quality seating products and upholstery service, delivered with an exceptional level of customer care.
We offer a complete and thorough service from beginning to end that encompasses site surveys and designs through to storage, delivery and installation. Even then, our job doesn’t end there; we continue to provide service and maintenance over the entire lifecycle of all seating products. In this way, we are proud to form lasting relationships with our clients no matter what the size or industry.
Whether seating or upholstery, we treat your property with the utmost care and respect. We are tidy and meticulous in our work.
With over 50 years of experience, there isn’t much that we don’t know about seating and upholstery. Our clients across the years are vast and include The Barbican Arts Centre, First Group Buses and Odeon Cinemas. Our many testimonials show the complete satisfaction our clients have with our product, level of service and commitment to them.
DEDICATED IN WHAT WE DO We are passionate about providing unique seating products which are creative, innovative and of the highest quality. We pay careful attention to the planning of each project and ergonomic design of each product.
PROFESSIONAL Since our humble beginnings in 1964, we have always been professional and reliable. This includes keeping you fully informed throughout the entire project.
ISO 9001 Certified as meeting the requirements as a seating supplier and installer for new and re-upholstered cinema seating.
OUR ACCREDITATIONS
WE LISTEN Our priority is to listen to your requirements and take the time to fully understand your needs. We then work with the utmost care to exceed your expectations.
REGULAR COMMUNICATION From the moment we start work with you to the point of completion, we will keep you informed and up to date on what we are doing.
SAFETY Safety is paramount. We adhere to all safety practices. We are now safecontractor Accredited. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme that recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. Under the Safecontractor scheme, businesses undergo a vetting process which examines health and safety procedures and their track record for safe practice.
INSURED £10 Million liability insurance
QUALIFIED STAFF We cannot operate without the loyalty, care and expertise of our staff. From our management and project managers, to our staff with backgrounds in construction, commerce and aerospace. Our installation team are CSCS certified and trained in CDM compliance.
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