EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS
He concluded by commending Plumblink’s management,
especially under the stewardship of McFarlane, adding
that they complemented each other. He said that
although their efforts did not go unnoticed, peopl e did
sometimes forget to say thank you. “I guess that is what
evenings like this are about.”
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Once all the formalities were over, Plumblink’s supplier of
the year was announced. For the first time ever, Lecico
walked away with the award for the second time in a
row. Lecico managing director Donald Scott presented
his acceptance speech together with commercial
manager, Jacky Rossouw. He said that it was “an honour
and a privilege” to win the award. “We are honoured to
be recognised for a second time. We are constantly on
the lookout for new opportunities, but we never lose sight
of what our offering is to our customers,” he said.
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The selection process for the supplier of the year involves
sending an email to all the regional buyers, requesting
them to select their top three nominations. The suppliers
are evaluated on a variety of criteria, including the
quality of a product and service, certification around
the product, pricing, availability, delivery, service, and
after-sales service, among others. An important criterion
is that the products must comply with SABS standards.
Where applicable, all the nominations from the regional
buyers are then collated to determine a winner. Chandler
emphasised that head office has no influence on the
selection of the winner.
After the awards presentation, everyone enjoyed the
remainder of the evening while networking over the main
course and dessert. The next suppliers’ evening will be
held in 2018. PA
We want to be successful
because our success is
your success.
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Donald Scott (left) and Jacky Rossouw from
Lecico during the acceptance speech.
Lecico being presented with the Plumblink
Supplier of the Year Award. From left: Gary
Chandler, Donald Scott, Howard Greenstein,
and Seaweed McFarlane.
Luvuyo Mgidlana, winner of the 2017 Bidvest
Commercial Man of the Year Award.
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