
Samuel Groves
Sustainability Information
Energy Efficiency: ■■■□□ (3/5) - Thermal efficiency design, energy-saving cooking
Recycled Materials: ■■■■■ (5/5) - 70%+ recycled cast iron from own waste
Local Production: ■■■■■ (5/5) - Birmingham manufacturing since 1817
Certifications: ■■■□□ (3/5) - ClimateCare carbon offset, Made in Britain
Innovation: ■■■■■ (5/5) - Pan for Life refurbishment, lifetime guarantee
⚡ Efficiency: Advanced thermal properties, less energy cooking
♲ Recycled Iron: 70%+ recycled content from own manufacturing waste
⚒ Local Heritage: Birmingham production for 200+ years
✓ Guarantee: Lifetime warranty, Pan for Life service
※ Refurbishment: 25% cost of new pan refurbishment
⌛ Heritage: Since 1817, 200+ years Birmingham craft
Samuel Groves leverages energy-efficient manufacturing processes at their Birmingham facility, utilising advanced thermal properties in their product design to reduce energy consumption during cooking.
Their Tri-Ply Stainless Steel range combines heat conductivity with a 3mm pan body for greater thermal efficiency, allowing heat to travel rapidly up the sides rather than stopping in the base, providing even cooking temperatures while using less energy.
Their seasoned carbon steel cookware offers outstanding performance on all heat sources including induction, ovens, BBQs and open fires with superior thermal properties that reduce energy requirements.
The company continues to invest in manufacturing equipment to optimise production efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Samuel Groves demonstrates exceptional commitment to circular economy principles through their innovative recycling programmes.
Their Recycled Cast Iron range is made using iron recovered from their own manufacturing waste, with over 70% recycled content, representing the only cast iron cookware made in England.
The company operates a "Pan for Life" refurbishment scheme, where non-stick coatings can be renewed, worn rivets replaced, and pans re-polished to look like new at approximately 25% of the cost of a new pan.
This innovative service extends product lifecycles significantly while reducing waste and resource consumption.
Samuel Groves integrates durability and longevity into every aspect of their design philosophy, creating products that are built to last generations.
All their cookware comes with a lifetime guarantee under their "Buy once. Use forever" philosophy, ensuring maximum value from resources invested in production.
Every product is hand-finished using traditional manufacturing techniques perfected over 200+ years, maintaining artisan quality while incorporating modern sustainable practices.
Their design approach prioritises repairability and serviceability, with comprehensive refurbishment services available to extend product life indefinitely.
Samuel Groves maintains complete manufacturing operations in Birmingham, England since 1817, with all production now consolidated at their Yardley facility under U Group Ltd.
The company encompasses all facets of manufacturing including Metal Cutting, Presswork, Metal Spinning, Welding, Fabrication and Injection Moulding, with the ability to design and manufacture their own tooling in-house.
This integrated approach reduces transportation emissions and supports local employment while maintaining quality control throughout the production process.
Samuel Groves offsets their carbon emissions through ClimateCare projects, demonstrating commitment to climate responsibility.
Samuel Groves operates comprehensive waste recovery systems, converting manufacturing waste into new products rather than disposal.
Their cast iron production utilises iron recovered from their own manufacturing waste, preventing materials from entering landfills while creating premium cookware.
The longevity-focused design philosophy inherently reduces waste by creating products that last lifetimes rather than requiring frequent replacement.
While Samuel Groves doesn't prominently display specific environmental certifications, they offset their carbon emissions through verified ClimateCare projects, demonstrating measurable environmental responsibility.
The company is a proud member of Made in Britain, supporting local manufacturing and reduced transportation emissions.
Their manufacturing processes adhere to UK environmental standards, and the company's commitment to traditional hand-finishing techniques often requires less energy-intensive machinery than mass production methods.
Samuel Groves operates with environmental awareness as a core principle, stating "Always environmentally aware Samuel Groves package their pans in 100% recycled cardboard".
Having manufactured in Birmingham for close to 200 years, the company maintains traditional skills and processes while adapting to modern environmental requirements.
Their lifetime warranty philosophy represents a fundamental commitment to sustainability - creating products designed to serve families for generations rather than contributing to throwaway culture.
The company's Pan for Life refurbishment service exemplifies their dedication to extending product lifecycles indefinitely, supporting a truly sustainable approach to cookware manufacturing.