NEWS
RP ADAM (ARPAL GROUP) SECURES NEW MULTI-MILLION LONG- TERM DEAL WITH
BOURNE LEISURE RP Adam Ltd (Arpal Group) has won a multi-million pound long-term contract to provide premium cleaning products and services to one of the UK’s largest holiday companies.
The Selkirk-based cleaning and detergent manufacturer has secured a five-year contract extension with Bourne Leisure, who operate holiday brands Haven, Butlins and Warner Leisure Hotels and cater for more than four million holidaying families each year.
Welcoming the contract extension, Lee- Anne Gillie, RP Adam’s UK Operations Director said: “This deal is significant in so many ways for our business, and I am delighted that RP Adam will continue to work with Bourne Leisure for the foreseeable future.
“We have enjoyed a long-term partnership with Bourne Leisure and its companies over the years, having first started supplying Butlins in Ayr as far back as 1993. We have held the Bourne Leisure contract for the last four years, and to get this kind of long-term future commitment from a business of their stature and scope is testament to the
fact we deliver on our 2013 tender promises, providing an unmatched level of service and quality product.”
Bourne Leisure has been one of the best performing UK leisure operators over the past 20 years, owning and operating leisure assets on 6,500 acres of some of the best real estate in the country. As part of an ongoing commitment to owners and guests, the company has invested some £94million to improve the accommodation and facilities across all its resorts. The private business, founded by entrepreneurs Peter Harris, David Allen and John Cook, is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead,
20 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND
LOYALTY REWARDED Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd is this month celebrating 20 years of outstanding dedication and loyalty from Operations Manager Daniel Hills.
Daniel Hills joined Futures in 1997 as a Warehouse Assistant at just 16 years old. Over the ensuing 20 years, he progressed rapidly, acquiring additional skills through training, mentoring and experience, to the position of Office Manager and ultimately Operations Manager. Assuming responsibility for the day- to-day operations of the business his role now includes client support, order processing, purchasing and co- ordinating logistics.
Dan is a key member of the management team. He is remarkably dedicated, loyal and cheerfully supports the team, fostering a friendly and collaborative environment with both his colleagues and clients alike.
His dedication and work ethic never waver and this was rewarded with an all-expenses paid surprise trip to Las Vegas in March.
Dan said: “Vegas has always been on my wish list, I cannot tell you what a fabulous surprise it was and how
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grateful I am. What an amazing time I had, I can’t put it into words. I am blessed to work at such an amazing company with a great team of people – roll on the next twenty years.”
Founder and CEO Mandie Kemp’s belief is that there is more to business than the bottom line. Futures Supplies has always been committed to the support and development of young people, offering apprenticeships and work placements, providing training and experience to help build their confidence with a view to catalysing long-term employment.
Mandie said: “Responsible business, sometimes referred to as corporate social responsibility or CSR, is at the core of our business strategies and Dan is living breathing proof of this. I congratulate him for his long service, he is an inspiration and I wish him continued success in his role for many years to come. I hope the trip goes some way to shows how much we truly appreciate his loyalty, hard work and dedication.”
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employs more than 13,000 staff in its peak season and has an annual turnover in excess of £900million.
Commenting on the new deal, Mel Jeffrey, Head of Purchasing at Bourne Leisure added: “Our team love the RP Adam products. But I also think that this contract extension is largely due to the great service and support that our resort teams receive.
“It all comes down to trust – and our team trust that the products will work well, and that the Arpal team will be there to provide the service, back-up, support and training.”
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