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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