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EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
Plumblink celebrates
100th store opening
The new store, located at the Bonaero Park Shopping Centre
in Benoni, Johannesburg, played host to about 300 guests, in
celebration of the momentous occasion for the national merchant.
By Benjamin Brits
Guests were entertained with music, some light snacks,
refreshments and networking while a cheerful atmosphere
filled the air of the marquee set up outside the store, before
Gauteng Regional Manager Gareth Vermaak kicked off
official proceedings of the evening, welcoming guests to the
milestone occasion of the store opening for Plumblink.
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Howard Greenstein, CEO of Bidvest Corporate Products and
chairman of the Plumblink Board, was invited to share a few
words with guests, who were thanked for their participation in the
momentous occasion. Greenstein recalls that when Bidvest bought
the Plumblink business approximately four years ago, there were
already 55 stores with the intention of reaching 60 throughout the
country. The question put to the Plumblink team at the time was
how they planned to double the size of the business, and what this
store opening shows, is that this has almost been achieved.
“It is really all of the people who have been involved that we
need to thank. Without our customers we don’t have a business
and we hope that we can continue to grow, but we also hope
that we can add value to our clients’ businesses as well. To our
suppliers we also say thank you very much, although we do
need more discounts,” Greenstein joked to a response of loud
cheers and applause. “I would also like to offer a special thank
you to Seaweed and his team, who have done a sterling job
of creating this concept that is the Plumblink brand today, and
really growing this business in what is in fact a very difficult
business environment, so congratulations!” Greenstein said.
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In the tradition of Plumblink events, Seaweed McFarlane, CEO
of Plumblink took up the mic. Addressing the attendees in both
English and Xhosa (to the cheering of the guests), McFarlane
thanked everyone for joining in the great celebration on hand.
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Plumblink’s 100th store – Bonaero Park.
Entering the marquee venue was a red carpet bordered
with various sponsor flags.
Gareth Vermaak and Maritza Maritz selected the prize
winners from the box of entries.
Seaweed McFarlane delivered his address to guests in both
English and Xhosa to the delight of the event participants.
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