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8 | JUNE 2017
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TESTING SUPERSITE OPENS
Exova, the global testing, calibration and advisory services provider, has opened a new 50,000 square foot supersite in Wednesbury, West Midlands.
Serving national and international customers in the automotive, door, window and hardware industries, the new testing facility draws together expertise and facilities from around the UK, creating a hub of excellence in an accessible and thriving location.
World stage for Queen’ s Award winner
Leicestershire-based Jackloc has appointed Purplex as its PR agency. Jackloc is the creator behind the original range of universal window and door restrictors and also winner of the Queen’ s Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2017.
The company safeguards thousands of lives every
The investment in the new site facilitates the expansion of Exova’ s testing capacity and capabilities, enabling it to continue to provide customers with a range of technically demanding services and consultancy.
John Willox, group managing director- products division, comments:
“ Working with customers from across the globe, we provide the solutions they need for testing of products within the supply chain. In putting these services under one roof, we are increasing efficiency, improving turnaround times and giving more access to the full range of Exova skills.”
Jackloc Team- Jonathan Hall, sales and marketing executive, Emma Wells, director, Judith Burrows, director and Phil Shardlow, operations administrator.
year with its innovative range of cable restrictors. Used across the world by organisations including hotel chains, health authorities and building contractors, Jackloc has established a track record and reputation for quality and safety.
Jackloc has appointed Purplex to develop a multi-channel marketing strategy to support its award win and pioneering product range.
Emma Wells, founder and director at Jackloc comments:“ Over the past 15-years, Jackloc has grown to become the world’ s leading window and door restrictor brand with a strong presence specifically in the Middle East, North America
Work undertaken at the site will include security, durability and weather testing of doors, windows and hardware. The site will initially employ 32 people, a figure which is expected to rise in the first two years as Exova’ s development plans are realized. Testing on offer will be to British, European, international and OEM standards.
and of course here in the UK and Europe.”
“ We are absolutely thrilled to be working with Jackloc,” comments Sam Cross, account director at Purplex.“ This is an outstanding achievement for any UK business and provides Jackloc with a well-established award which is proven to propel businesses onto the world stage. Through PR initially, for both UK and international press, Purplex will further Jackloc’ s strong position as a global brand and a byword for innovation and safety.”
For more information, visit www. purplexmarketing. co. uk or call + 44( 0) 1934 808132
BREATHE EASY CAMPAIGN
Festool, the supplier of power tools and accessories, has teamed up with the British Lung Foundation( BLF) to provide top quality cycling tops as a fundraising initiative.
The company has released a limited edition Festool branded, fully breathable cycling shirt with the words‘ Breathe Easy with Festool Dust Extraction’ and the BLF logo on the back. All profits will go towards the BLF, not only to provide help for those in need, but to also raise awareness of lung health amongst tradesmen who are most at risk of lung problems.
Jonathon Burcham, marketing manager at Festool, said:“ The money made from limited edition cycle shirts will go towards research into chronic and life threatening lung diseases, as well as the care provided by the BLF for those suffering from such diseases. With these cycling tops, Festool and the BLF have come together to raise awareness of the consequences of poor work equipment that leaves tradesmen vulnerable to health issues.”
Dr Penny Woods, chief executive of the British Lung Foundation, said:“ We are extremely grateful to Festool for their generous support.”
The cycle shirts can be bought at Festool’ s ebay page: http:// www. ebay. co. uk / itm / 152528024920
Exposure to wood dust, a known carcinogen, can also increase the risk of lung cancer. Festool supplies a range of safe and robust dust extractors that are lightweight and compact, easy to transport from job to job, again saving time for the tradesperson. To find the right dust extractor, visit www. festool. co. uk