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An evening of plumbing industry success
Plumblink held its 6th suppliers ’ awards evening in Sandton on 28 September 2017 . This is an annual event hosted by Plumblink to recognise its major suppliers .
By
Dineo Phoshoko
Commenting on the evening , Plumblink CEO Seaweed McFarlane said , “ We just always felt that we needed to give something back to our suppliers .” Gary Chandler , Plumblink ’ s commercial director , added that the suppliers ’ evening also serves as a get-together where suppliers , Plumblink ’ s national executives , and regional buyers could network outside of a business context . He also mentioned that the dinner is a platform where Plumblink communicates current and future plans with the suppliers .
After some networking , Chandler officially welcomed everyone to the suppliers ’ evening . He then gave McFarlane the platform to address the guests . “ Plumblink had a great year and really , we could not have done it without the support from all our suppliers . Plumblink cannot grow unless we grow with the support from our suppliers ,” McFarlane said . He expressed his appreciation to the suppliers for their service and support over the past year . “ I trust that you , as the suppliers to Plumblink , have benefitted over the past year .”
Discussing the past year , McFarlane mentioned that Plumblink had shown significant growth in what he considered a tough market . The company ’ s growth included continued market share growth . He added that the company opened 11 new branches in the 2016 / 7 financial year . One of the branches was opened in Namibia . The new branches are part of the company ’ s broader plans of having more than 100 branches by the end of the 2018 financial year , ending June 2018 .
Guests listening to all the speakers during the dinner .
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