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PF Concept and SPS merge to become PF Concept UK
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ollowing PF Conceptʼs acquisition of SPS EU in December 2017, the companies will become one operation in early 2019 under the name of
As part of the transition, PF Concept is making significant investments in the UK business to increase capacity, make it easier and faster for customers to place orders and deliver the best customer service possible.
PF Concept and SPS will combine their extensive product portfolios and present customers with one collection, offering PF Concept products alongside The British Collection so that customers can still easily find their preferred products. In preparation for this, PF Concept has relocated its UK sales team and customer service functions to the SPS manufacturing site in Blackpool.
The combined PF Concept UK team will be led by Phil Morgan, with Tracey Bowen leading the sales and marketing functions. Tracey Bowen, managing director sales and marketing, said: “2019 is set to be a big year for PF Concept, and an exciting year for our customers, as we continue to invest in our British operation. With a unified team, new products, a new facility and new equipment, we believe we will take big strides forward as a business, all of which will be hugely beneficial to our customers.” Phil Morgan, director and CEO, added: “Just as PF Concept is renowned for a fantastic product range and short lead times, SPS has a great reputation for UK manufacturing. With such a strong focus on the need for re-usable drinkware, our growth has been significant, and this additional investment will be
Tracey Bowen, managing director sales and marketing
Phil Morgan, director and CEO
critical to us meeting demand in the UK and across Europe. Itʼs an exciting time for our UK team, as we see continued investment helping us to become even stronger at what we do so well.”
The business has plans to expand its operations to take on an additional 30,000sq ft next to the current Blackpool manufacturing facility. This area will become a dedicated print unit, supporting the team in delivering extra printing capabilities and helping to reduce current lead times.
PF Concept has also acquired the assets of Paper Innovation, a specialist in sticky-note products. Quarter one of 2019 will see the launch of a wide range of sticky-note products, all manufactured in Blackpool.
Glenmuir enhances customer service experience with launch of B2B online platform
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Brett Platt has joined CMYUK
CMYUK appoints new digital textile manager
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rett Platt has been appointed as the new digital textile manager at CMYUK. The new position reflects the significant investment CMYUK is making in digital textiles across soft signage, home décor and fashion markets.
With over 20 years of experience across every element of textiles, Mr Platt is unique in his skillset and in this new role he promises to bring something special to the UK market that doesnʼt currently exist. Mr Platt will be working alongside CMYUKʼs consumables commercial director, Michael Crook, establishing an R&D infrastructure that will bring new fabrics to market.
| 8 | February 2019
lenmuir has launched a new B2B online platform as part of its aim to become the most simple and efficient company to deal with in the golf industry.
The company, which also operates brands Sunderland of Scotland and MacWet golf, is widely recognised for its world class customer service, product quality and comprehensive stock service, and this commitment is further reinforced with the launch of this platform. Douglas Bryson, Glenmuir and Sunderland of Scotlandʼs customer service manager, said: “We all operate as a family here to jointly serve our customers and we believe this new platform will further enhance our trade customer service experience. We now offer three ways which we can service our customers, 1) through our friendly customer service agents based here in Lanark, 2) via our network of experienced sales managers and agents covering 30 countries and now 3) using our very own brand new B2B online platform. This three pronged approach will help us achieve our aim of being the easiest and most efficient company to deal with in the golf industry.” Trade customers can visit
www.glenmuirpro.com and use their username and password which has been emailed to them (please check your junk folder if not received). On the B2B platform customers
will be able to: ● View live stock levels and replenishment dates. ● Place orders seamlessly 24/7 including orders with club embroidery. ● Order complimentary Point of Sale materials. ● Explore our resource and media bank. ● Select different packing and delivery methods. ● Receive instant order confirmation.
www.printwearandpromotion.co.uk
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