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Strix invited to be part of Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Strix, the global leader in the design, manufacture and supply of kettle safety controls, has been invited to be part of an exclusive book and launch event to commemorate HM The Queen’s official Platinum Jubilee due to its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Commemorative Album
features a double page spread interview with Strix CEO Mark Bartlett, discussing the history of the business, its growth, innovations, and commitment to producing sustainable products. The company also had a
presence at the exclusive Claridge’s
launch event, displaying products from Strix’s SDA, water filtration and wellness brands, Aqua Optima and Laica, including the Aurora Instant Hot and Cold Water Dispenser which saves water and energy by only boiling the
water required and plays a role in in reducing the use of single-use plastics.
Mark Bartlett, CEO of Strix said:
“We are honoured to have been invited to take part in Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and to share our rich history in the Commemorative Album. To be part of the event at Claridge’s during the Jubilee Pageant itself will be thrilling.”
Neartoo.co.uk reaches product milestone
Online trading site
Neartoo.co.uk is celebrating reaching a milestone of having over 50,000 products for sale by independent retailers across the UK.
The
Neartoo.co.uk website was launched to the public in March and has been designed to capture shopping trends and help independent stores recover from the pandemic. With hundreds of stores signed up, the platform allows retailers to complement their physical stores and to build and grow their businesses. Each retailer has its own individual profile, and shop owners can either sync their existing online sales profile, or create their own through the platform if they haven’t been able to afford to create an
online presence yet. Jayne Weldon, e-commerce manager for
Neartoo.co.uk said: “We are going to be continuing in building on the products available along with signing up more independents up and down the country and also raising our profile so more people become aware of us and show their support for smaller businesses in their communities.”
Rainy Day Trust – Thames Path Ultra update
A message from Bryan Clover, CEO at Rainy Day Trust: “In just 6 weeks time I will be standing on the start line… On 10 September 2022 I am embarking on the Thames Path Ultra Challenge, hiking 100km non-stop in under 24 hours. This isn’t the longest trek that I have done, but it is the first time that I have done it against the clock. 60 miles (100km) in under 24 hours, in an event where the drop-out rate is about 30%. Many more finish later than the 24 hours target. Although there are planned rest stops, I will still be carrying 25-30lbs of water and emergency kit. “We will be using the money
raised to support people like you and those that work with
ProCook appoints Angela Porter as CMO
Kitchenware brand ProCook has announced the appointment of Angela Porter as chief marketing officer. Angela is an accomplished marketing director and
brand strategist with over 15 years’ experience at senior level in the consumer, retail and ecommerce sectors. Previously, she was marketing director at Dunelm where she drove growth in brand awareness and raising the profile of the brand’s range, with strong commercial results. ProCook CEO and founder Daniel O’Neill said: “As the business continues to grow, we’ve reached a point where we will benefit immensely from bringing in an
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experienced CMO who can help drive us forward to new highs. Angela… is a very dynamic personality, passionate about customers and someone I’m really looking forward to working with.” In other ProCook news, the brand has engaged St. Modwen Logistics to develop a 167,000 sq ft warehouse in Gloucester – the company’s third St. Modwen Logistics facility in the region. ProCook experienced a 30% growth in trade for FY22 versus the previous year and this move will drive efficiencies by consolidating operations from its two existing premises under one roof.
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you to drive down their energy bills through the provision of free LED light bulbs, eco shower heads and radiator reflectors. We want to help people make a permanent difference to their bills. “So if you’d like to get your
brand on the kit that I will be wearing and be involved in the social media, contact me at
bryan@rainydaytrust.org.uk and we can discuss options. Thank you to Cowal Building Supplies and Kuhn Rikon for being the first businesses to sponsor us!”
Visit https://www.
justgiving.com/fundraising/ bryanthamespathultra to donate.
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