Special Report
Since those early days the business, to deal with continued growth and expansion, has moved to larger facilities no more than four times.
In March 2010, PenCarrie acquired Swindon-based garment distributor UKL and within a short while had successfully merged the two businesses together. A number of the staff from UKL decided to relocate to Devon following this merger, and most are still an integral part of the business today. This is further testament to the opportunity and environment created by Paul at PenCarrie, who has also created a wealth of employment over the years in the South West. The sense of family community is as prevalent in the business today as it was at the start. Nicci, Paulʼs eldest daughter, joined the business in 2013, by which time an external managing director had been appointed, and working alongside her dad and the management team, has led the business to its most successful position to date. Nicciʼs sisters Clare and Sarah, as directors, along with Nicci, have already been PenCarrieʼs major shareholders for several years and will continue to provide their guidance and support to the company. As such, and through them, the ethos of the business will continue to reflect Paulʼs vision of delivering the best service to all our customers with the core values of a true family business.
Milestones along the way Paul was always keen to celebrate milestones and momentous occasions and was delighted to share the celebrations of PenCarrieʼs 25th anniversary, in 2016, with staff and suppliers, just as he had for all the milestone years before at years five, 10, 15 and 20.
Paul truly valued the people that worked for him, as to him, they were part of the PenCarrie family and were treated as such. PenCarrie parties over the years have become known for their fun, dancing and family focus, with staff partners all invited to join. Always the first on the dancefloor with Caroline, Paul was the life and soul of each party, the figurehead of the business and one of the great industry leaders of our time. Paul was a lover of many things and, in particular, rugby. A frequent visitor to Twickenham on matchdays, Paul was also an ever present in Australia in 2003
Paul with his three daughters, Sarah, Clare, and Nicci at Pencarrie’s Christmas party in 2018
when he attended every England game up to and including the final with that Jonny Wilkinson drop goal to win it! What involved less travelling however, was Paulʼs more frequent trips to Sandy Park, Exeter to see his beloved Exeter Chiefs. Paul, as season ticket holder, was at his happiest with a few pints of his favourite brew, Tribute, discussing the merits of each game with his regular rugby friends.
On a famous night in May 2010, following the Chiefs win at Bristol, to secure promotion to the Premiership for the first time, Paul, overjoyed with events, even joined in the mass pitch invasion to celebrate a historic night in the history of the club with fellow fans and the players. An act he was very proud to recall, in detail, to colleagues at work the following day!
A legacy continued Paulʼs family legacy is continued with his loving wife Caroline, three daughters, Nicci, Sarah and Clare, of whom he was extremely proud, and his four beautiful grandchildren. A true giant in our industry, he will be sorely missed, dearly remembered and most of all leave a legacy to the industry that will live on for years to come.
Nicci, Sarah and Clareʼs dedication to Paul, to PenCarrie and to all the customers, staff and suppliers of the business is true testament to the strong
The PenCarrie senior team pictured at PenCarrie’s Christmas party in 2016
three daughters, Nicci, Sarah and Clare, of whom he was extremely proud, and his four beautiful grandchildren. A true giant in our industry, he will be sorely missed, dearly remembered and most of all leave a legacy to the industry that will live on for years to come.
Paul’s family legacy is continued with his loving wife Caroline, – PenCarrie
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core values that he had built over the years. Paul will inspire all of us at PenCarrie to continue to offer the outstanding service that has made the business the success it is today.
● If you would like to leave a tribute to Paul, or send a message to his family, please email
tributes@pencarrie.com
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