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Movers and leavers at PF Concept L
ast month, PF Concept announced a series of staff changes within the company. Firstly, Tracey Bowen has left her position as
managing director of sales and marketing of PF Concept after 13 years with the company.
Tracey Bowen leaves PF Concept after 13 years
Following PF Conceptʼs acquisition of SPS in December 2017, PF Conceptʼs sales and marketing functions relocated to Blackpool of which Ms Bowen headed up the team. However, after 18 months of weekly, heavy travelling to Blackpool Ms Bowen has made the decision to leave the company.
Secondly it was announced that Banbury-based business development
A
manager Richard Hope-Jones was departing the business.
He began his journey in 1999 at High Profile which was acquired by SPS EU in May 2015.
Aside from his extensive
involvement in launching and selling products
Richard Hope-Jones departs his role as BDM
manufactured at the Banbury site, Mr Hope-Jones was also responsible for the smooth running of the Banbury facility. And finally, Rob Durant has been promoted to the role of sales director. He is well known throughout the UK promotional merchandise industry having started his career with the company 14 years ago in July 2005.
He has since worked his way up
new style of safety trainers have been added to Result's Work-Guard collection of workwear footwear.
Lightweight, airy and breathable, trainers in the range will keep feet comfortable in warmer conditions or when working indoors, while their sturdy steel toe caps and abrasion resistant uppers will keep feet protected when they need it most.
Part of the new range is the R456X All Black Safety Trainer. An airy durable trainer with an abrasion resistant upper, it is breathable and features a water-resistant trim. Other features include a padded tongue and collar, an energy absorption heel, molded PU scuff cap, SRP slip resistance, steel toecap, heel loop and ventilating mesh and lining to wick away moisture. The lightweight trainer is oil resistant and has a low-cut sports look. It is available in unisex sizes 3-12 and comes with a spare insole set. It is available in black in sizes 36-46 / UK 3-12.
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ickies has supported Band of Builders' latest fundraising challenge by providing clothing to those completing the National Three Peaks Challenge.
Band of Builders is a national charity run by and for tradespeople, a community that helps members of the construction industry at times of need through hands-on projects, advice and support. A team of 17 walkers supported by eight drivers took part in the National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – the
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through the companyʼs sales structure starting as sales
executive before achieving
promotions to key account manager and his most recent role as account director.
Prior to joining PF Concept UK, Mr Durant
achieved an upper
second-class honours degree in BA (Hons) Business Studies and Marketing, giving him wider knowledge and experience for his new role as sales director.
Mr Durant will report directly into Phil Morgan, director and CEO, and work alongside the other UK directors at PF Concept UK.
Result introduces safety trainers to Work-Guard range
R458X Hicks Safety Trainer
The R457X Hardy Safety Trainer is a fly knit shoe that is lightweight and breathable, providing agile formfitting comfort to move around safely at work. Breathable and durable, the R457X features a flexible anti-perforation midsole for underfoot protection, lightweight steel toecap, energy absorption heel, SRA slip resistance, padded tongue and collar, ventilating mesh and lining and heel loop. With a low-cut sports look it is available in sizes 36-46/ UK3-12 in black/ orange and navy/ orange, and comes with a spare insole set. Also new to the range, the R458X Hicks Safety Trainer (pictured) is a fly knit trainer that is lightweight, breathable and ideal for the warehouse environment. Featuring a water-resistant trim, the trainer has a padded tongue and collar, an energy absorption heel, SRP slip resistance, steel toecap, ventilating mesh and lining to wick away moisture, and a heel loop. It is also oil resistant and has a low-cut sports look and is available in sizes 41-46/ UK 7-12 in neon green/ black and comes with a spare insole set.
Dickies helps Band of Builders reach new heights
three tallest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales – within 24 hours on June 29 and 30 to raise funds for the charity.
Dickies provided hoodies and T shirts for those taking part, which were branded with the Band of Builders logo. James Whitaker, marketing director, Dickies Workwear, said: “Word is quickly spreading about the fantastic work Band of Builders does to support tradespeople when times get tough. Weʼre pleased to support such a worthwhile cause and this was a great opportunity to do so.”
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The Band of Builders climbing one of the three peaks
Rob Durant has been promoted to the role of sales director
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