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St Eval gets accredited The St Eval Candle Company today announces that it is now ISO 9001-2008
Joe Davies signs pen deal
Joe Davies has been appointed by Cross as the offi cial distributor of the FranklinCovey range of pens to the independent gift market. With a reputation as an esteemed pen brand worldwide, Cross has joined forces with Joe Davies to launch a stunning new collection of quality, affordable writing instruments to the UK independent gift market. The deal originated following a tie up between FranklinCovey and Cross earlier this year. To drive success in the category, FranklinCovey’s strength and global status have been combined with the fi ne writing strategies of Cross at key price points. As such, the new FranklinCovey writing instruments have been designed with the core values of Cross in mind, which include quality, design, innovation, full assortment, packaging, promotions, value-for-money, customisation and lifetime mechanical guarantees.
This unique relationship was created to
rejuvenate the UK’s entry-level, refi llable pen gift category.
Each new range in the FranklinCovey collection features a unique design in a selection of fi nishes and technologies. Many of the writing instruments can be printed or engraved, ideal for business gifting and adding the personal touch to a special gift. All the items will be available through Joe Davies trademark “Little & Often” ordering system. As a leading distributor of giftware in the UK, and eight times winners of the Greats’ “Best service to the independent retailer” award, Joe Davies was an obvious partner. Ranges include: the stylish Bristol and Harrisburg; the elegant Freemont, Nantucket, Greenwich & Lexington and the unique Norwich. Tel: 0161 975 6300
www.joedavies.co.uk Home & Gift Stand: CH10
accredited. After a rigorous approval process from the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) regulatory body QAS International, the company was awarded the full certifi cation. St Eval applied to QAS International to recognise the effi ciency of its administration systems. The accreditation demonstrates its dedication to using logical, well-documented management systems, and is something within which they take great pride. Managing director Ian Greaves says: “We’re delighted to have received such an important accreditation and it gives us a benchmark to continually strive to maintain. It also gives customers and suppliers peace of mind that their comments, queries and complaints will be handled in a highly effi cient manner.”
ISO accreditation puts in place a set of procedures that cover all key areas of the business and monitors them to make sure they’re effective. It covers keeping accurate records, checking all outgoing material for irregularities and regularly reviewing processes and the whole quality system for effectiveness. The quality policy is a formal statement that is closely linked to the business, marketing plan and customer needs. The policy is followed by the St Eval Candle Company at all levels and is regularly reviewed. Tel: 01841 540850
www.stevalcandlecompany.co.uk Home & Gift Stand: DP1-38
Happy networking The Giftware Association and Clarion Events have organised a no-host ‘happy hour’ at Home & Gift
to take place at the Cairn Hotel on Monday, July 19, starting at 5.30pm. Suppliers and retailers are welcome to attend this prime networking opportunity.
Portmeirion Group makes statement Following its March announcement of its preliminary results for the year ending 31 December 2009 (which
showed an increase in profi t of a staggering 236%), the Portmeirion Group’s non-executive chairman Dick Steele made the following statement at the company’s annual general meeting held on 20 May 2010: “In our 2009 results statement, which was announced on 23 March 2010, we stated that sales for the fi rst two months of 2010 were 40% higher than for the corresponding period in 2009. “I am pleased to confi rm that this trend has continued for the four months ended 30 April 2010 and our
sales remain 40% higher than the prior period. However, it is important to note that approximately half of this increase is attributable to sales of Spode and Royal Worcester which, due to the timing of the acquisition, did not generate any revenue in the comparable period last year. “I would also add that despite the uncertain economic environment, we remain positive on the outlook for the remainder of 2010.”
Results announced by the Portmeirion Group showed revenues totalling £43.2m, an increase of 36% and the highest revenue fi gure ever reported by the company. Tel: 01782 744721
www.portmeiriongroup.com Home & Gift Stand: M2
Widdop Bingham has Rhythm Widdop Bingham played host this year to the European Rhythm Conference, the
world’s number one clock brand. The conference brings together distributors of Rhythm clocks throughout Europe and is an annual event held in the country of one of the distributor’s. With delegates from places as far fl ung as Russia, Morocco and Scandinavia, this is the fi rst time that it has been held in the UK. The conference is the channel for launching new products into Europe - look out for new models within Widdop’s range in the next few months.
Rhythm clocks have been distributed in the UK by Widdop Bingham since 2008 and during this time the
reputation of the brand has continued to grow. Combining unique design, functionality and sound quality, Rhythm clocks are designed in Japan and boast an outstanding quality. The photograph shows Widdop Bingham’s managing director Stuart Illingworth, Mr Kudo Takanori
(president of Rhythm Clocks) and Philip Dod, Rhythm executive sales manager in Europe at Widdop Bingham’s showroom. Tel: 0161 688 1226
www.widdop.co.uk Home & Gift Stand: B1
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