Two years ago a sounder of 100 pigs found safety at the not-for-profit Beneath the Wood animal sanctuary in Wales. Having been rescued from an illegal and horrific Pembrokeshire slaughterhouse, the pigs were in a terrible state. Their hooves had grown and in some cases become curved and uneven, making it difficult for the pigs to stand and walk. They were in desperate need of pedicures.
News of the pigs’ plight was initially shared by Leicester-based product design company Designeering, after they stepped in to engineer the special pig lift. Recognising that this was an excellent cause, we were happy to offer our services.
Following the creation of the unique modular pig lift design, APT manufactured the guide roller shafts. These precision mill-turned parts were made from marine grade stainless steel, providing the level of strength and weather-resistance needed in the harsh outdoor environment of the sanctuary.
Sasha Bennett, director at Beneath The Wood Sanctuary, said: “The pig lift has met every expectation, being easy to operate and safe to use. This innovation is a massive improvement to pig care at the sanctuary and we are thankful for the parts APT Leicester provided.”
APT's time and service was provided free of charge, and it was delighted to see the pig lift finished and in being used for the first time last month, as said improved foot care means healthier lives for these animals, which is excellent news considering the immense trauma they experienced before being rescued.
Nick Baller, managing director at APT Leicester, said: “As a precision engineering company with over 60 years experience in CNC machining, we are proud to have manufactured components to help the Sanctuary continue looking after their pigs.”
