Portwest Introduction and Company Overview
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Introduction Company History and Background Capabilities • • • •
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Manufacturing Distribution & Delivery UK Europe & Rest of the world
Product Groups • Branded • New Product Introductions
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E-Commerce • Web Site • Customer Information Portal
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Partnership • PW Sales Team
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Summary & Conclusion
Company History & Background
o Founded in Westport, Ireland in 1904 o Present in the UK Market since 1984 o Family owned business o €40M + Turnover in UK and Europe o 200,000 sq ft UK Distribution Centre, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire o 720+ Product Lines, 8,000+ SKU’s o UK & Offshore Manufacturing Facilities o Members of SATRA; BSi; WRAP and the BSIF o Full ISO/EN approvals o Investors in people o Investors in NEW products
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Manufacturing • • • • •
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Offshore 12 Full Time Staff based in the Far East Bespoke “Specials” Products - UK or Offshore UK Design Team Heat Seal and Embroidery Options
Product Range • From Head – to –Toe ….Comprehensive and Expanding
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Order and Deliveries • Next day - picked and packed within 40 minutes • 96 - 98% Order Fulfillment • N.D.C, Branch or Direct to Customer
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European Coverage • 14 European Sales Managers • Polish Distribution Centre
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Since 2006, £20+ Million investment in: • New European Distribution Centre in UK • Stock Holding of over 3.0 million units
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European Head Office in West Port, Ireland • Irish distribution centre • Finance, I.T and Product Development Functions
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Comprehensive Product Range independently tested and all EN Certified. – – – – – – –
High Visibility Rainwear Workwear Footwear Gloves Personal Protective Equipment Chefs Wear
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High Visibility Wear.
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Rainwear.
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Workwear.
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Footwear
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Gloves
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Personal Protective Equipment.
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Biztex Range.
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Chefs Wear
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New Product Introductions – – – – – – –
90+ New Products being introduced throughout 2010 Gore-tex Range, Hi-Vis and Rainwear Nomex FR and Multinorm Ranges Footwear Texo “Two-Tone” European Style Workwear PPE - Hand, Eye, Face and Respiratory Protection Merchandise options and full point of sale support
E-Commerce www.portwest.info • Secure customer portal with unique login • Check stock levels/account details/special offers; Order goods • Download EN certification
www.portwest.com • Full product info • e-catalogues
Partnership Creation Sales Team • UK Coverage with 12 Sales Managers o Regular contact with staff at all levels o Opportunities to discuss prospects, opportunities, sales strategies successes etc. • Experienced Professionals offering: o Advice o Training o Sample Requests o Business Development o Joint activity o Customer Visits
Summary
Range Service Quality Price Support Investment Package
Our aim - To be your number one supplier of choice