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POLARIS PICKS


PERFECT PROMOTION Polaris Plastics has strengthened its team by promoting Zena Goddard to the role of Commercial Director.


Zena joined Polaris in July 2017 as Business Development Manager, and has more than 10 years of experience in the distribution and away from home markets.


Paul Wilkes, Managing Director of Polaris, commented: “I am delighted with the contribution Zena is making to the business. The growth plans we have will be accelerated now Zena is part of the business and leading the commercial function.”


Zena said: “I am delighted to have joined Polaris at such an exciting time in the company’s development. I’m looking forward to being part of Polaris’ continued success in the distribution and away from home market sectors, and as Polaris continues to further integrate into the Design Group structure.”


www.polarisplastics.co.uk


DAMBUSTER CELEBRATES RAID


ANNIVERSARY Wiseman Industries will be donating a percentage of the profits of all the product sales for the month of May 2018 to the RAF Benevolent Fund.


Wiseman manufactures the chemical drainage product Dambuster, and the donations are in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the Dambuster raid, which took place on 16 May 1943.


Harvey Wiseman, Managing Director, said: “It is only right that with our successful drain unblocking product, Dambuster, that we honour its namesake. The bouncing bomb used was a historic breakthrough, developed by Barnes Wallis for the famous Dambusting raid. ‘Operation Chastise’ was led by Wing Commander Guy Gibson of 617 squadron. Our product has been on the market for over 40 years and we gave it the Dambuster name precisely because of the success it delivers and as a tribute to our brave service personnel.”


www.wisemanind.com


LARGEST EVER ACQUISITION FOR


HUGHES Hughes Electrical has set its sights on becoming a leading player in the UK’s commercial laundry market, following the completion of its biggest ever acquisition.


Hughes acquired Newbury-based Armstrong Commercial Laundry Systems for an undisclosed sum. The company also operates in Scotland, has an annual turnover of £6.5m and 45 employees, and is a UK distributor for American company Alliance Laundry Systems.


Armstrong has a significant ‘route operation’ with coin-operated laundry machines in more than 100 locations, while its industrial arm supplies commercial laundries and has a thriving spare parts business. Hughes’ commercial arm, launched in 2012, serves the care, hospitality, tourism and educational sectors by supplying, installing, servicing and repairing a range of specialist machines from the Miele Professional range.


Robert Hughes, Hughes’ Managing Director, said: “We are delighted with the deal which we see as a merger of two likeminded, well established family businesses who share the same values.”


Following the merger, Armstrong will not only remain in Newbury and Glasgow, but also increase in size while absorbing Hughes’ commercial arm and staff members. Part of the business will be rebranded as Hughes Pro and look after servicing, repair and product supply to customers. There are also plans to open Hughes trade counters in Armstrong’s Newbury and Glasgow locations.


www.hughes.co.uk


www.tomorrowscleaning.com


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