retail solutions

A great

combination

Two of the south’s leading players in the logistics and ful- filment markets have formed a joint marketing approach to capitalise on the growing demand from larger scale prospects. Logistics experts Import Services and Southampton-based response handling and fulfilment specialist West Quay believe their joint offering will win key contract based fulfilment projects. “The synergy be- tween the two companies is tremendous,’’ said Mike Thomas, client services director at Import Services. “We provide a fully integrated logistics service while West Quay has a large contact and data centre capable of han- dling B2B and B2C business.’’ Import Services provides

freight forwarding, port clearance services, bonded ware- house facilities close to Southampton Container Terminal and high tech pick, pack and distribution to retail DC, high street and direct to consumer, all fully integrated and supported by web enabled systems. West Quay offers a modern 50-seat contact and data centre, with full re- sponse-handling support, processing telephone, post and web orders, as well as offering client services to B2C multi-channel mail order and e-commerce businesses. West Quay has the capacity, systems, management and high-speed communications to expand across all market- ing and sales channels while Import Services offers established and efficient logistics services with an infra- structure designed to handle large scale campaigns.

For more information call Import Services on 01489 799500 or visit www.importser- vices.co.uk and www.westquay.com

Unbreakable surveillance

mirrors

Securikey has added to its portfolio a new range of mirrors that it proudly claims are unbreakable. The stainless steel mirror domes are specifically designed for use in areas of high vandalism. These mirrors are more shallow than original ceiling domes making them ideal for use on walls and in passageways without obstruction. They are available in four sizes and models. Securikey has more than 30 years experi- ence in providing security solutions to major companies and institutions through- out the UK. Other products include safes, key control, master locks, security boxes, key reels, door locks and personal security.

For more information contact Securikey Limited: PO Box 18, Aldershot, Hampshire, GU12 4SL. Call 01252 311888, fax 01252 343950, email enquiries@se- curikey.co.uk or visit www.securikey.co.uk

New Display Buyers Guide

Leading merchandising, display and POP solutions manufacturer PPE has just launched its’ latest Display Buyers Guide. The 196-page catalogue introduces over 150 new standard products and ideas, and each page is packed with helpful photographs and drawings, to aid in the choice of product. Everything from an extensive range of leaflet dispensers and menu holders to sign, print and poster holders and product merchandisers is included. PPE proudly claims to not only produce the widest range of standard products, but also to be the leading designer and manufacturer of bespoke mer- chandising solutions. The brand’s extensive in-house facilities enable it to offer a "One-Stop-Shop" for all your POP requirements, from concept generation, vi- sualizing, prototyping and development, through to production, storage and installation. Manufacturing processes include injection moulding, vacuum form- ing, metalworking, laser cutting, powder coating, screen printing and large format digital printing.

Vital toxin testing

SATRA works with retailers on a number of safety-crit- ical aspects of footwear, including testing for toxins in leather and synthetic shoes. SATRA houses compre- hensive laboratories, equipment and expert chemists to detect hazardous and restricted chemicals and sub- stances, and it provides expert advice on European REACH regulation and Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC), including training and specification writing. SATRA is a leading authority on footwear

For more information call 01279 412345, email sales@ppe.co.uk or visit www.ppe.co.uk

safety, fit, performance and comfort, which is a major driver in consumer demand - included in this is chil- dren’s footwear. SATRA has valuable knowledge on the technical aspects of a wide range of consumer prod- ucts including footwear, leathergoods, apparel, toys, safety products, furniture, floorcoverings, construction products, and homeware. SATRA can test to national, European and international standards.

For more information call telephone 01536 410000, email footwear@satra.co.uk or visit www.satra.co.uk

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