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Leading Supplier of PPE JBS holds many of the largest workwear contracts in the UK and Ireland, invoicing c. 20m in 2014.

JBS is Financially Robust Dun & Bradstreet rating for JBS: 2A Financially Strong JBS has also been trading since 1944.

Environmentally Responsible & Active ISO 14001:2004 Accredited First Cost JBS sources from all major brands direct, so we can pass on cost efficiencies

2 Leading Supplier of PPE JBS holds many of the largest workwear contracts in the UK and Ireland, invoicing c. 20m in JBS is the exclusive distributor of Wenaas - market leading brand of coveralls. JBS is Financially Robust Dun & Bradstreet rating for JBS: 2A Financially Strong JBS has also been trading since JBS has Professional Management Systems ISO 9001:2008 Accredited, OSHA : 2008 Accredited. JBS is FPAL Registered and UVDB Registered. Environmentally Responsible & Active ISO 14001:2004 Accredited First Cost JBS sources from all major brands direct, so we can pass on cost efficiencies to our customers. Advanced & Innovative IT Quicker logistics and better reports for our customers. JBS is investing a further 250,000 in IT in 2013 alone. JBS is Close and Convenient JBS has offices, a warehouse and a trade counter at Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. We also have 5 other support branches.

JBS Origins: In 1944 JBS Group started as a manufacturer of safety & military footwear. JBS has evolved to become a leading supplier of Safety and Workwear products.

We have a team of 20 experienced staff, who can offer a personalised service, with the benefits of the support systems of a big company.

Safety Ltd from the position of new entrant with a relatively modest turnover of 750K in 1999 to become JBS Group. JBS is now a major PPE supplier with sales on target to exceed 20m in 2014.

3 JBS Origins: In 1944 JBS Group started as a manufacturer of safety & military footwear. JBS has evolved to become a leading supplier of Safety and Workwear products. We hold over 3m in stock in our 6 branches across the UK and Ireland, with 60 staff. We have a 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse and trade counter in Bridge of Don, in Aberdeen. We have a team of 20 experienced staff, who can offer a personalised service, with the benefits of the support systems of a big company. JBS National Distribution Centre JBS Original Shoe Factory JBS Today: Uniform & Workwear market leader The move to the service sector was the beginning of a process, which would take James Boylan Safety Ltd from the position of new entrant with a relatively modest turnover of 750K in 1999 to become JBS Group. JBS is now a major PPE supplier with sales on target to exceed 20m in Since 2005, JBS has used its strong financial foundations to acquire a series of companies such as: 2005 Glendermott Universal 2005 DL Safety Ltd 2006 Vard Corporate Clothing 2007 WJ Nelson Ltd & Sons 2013 Wenaas UK Ltd These acquisitions, coupled with even more dramatic growth achieved organically, have resulted in an organisation that is the number one in its market and now has bases of operation in Aberdeen, Belfast, Cork, Derry, Dublin and Monaghan. With over 70,000 sq ft of state-of-the-art high bay warehousing, wire-guided picking systems and an advanced, customised IT system, JBS is truly a highly capable, innovative and progressive PPE distributor. JBS is designed to serve the most sophisticated requirements and is committed to continual improvement and development. JBS supplies PPE across the UK and Ireland from our bases in Aberdeen, Belfast, Cork, Derry, Dublin and Monaghan.

JBS Product Range and Customers JBS supplies a vast range of Personal Protective Equipment, (over 3,000 items in our current 520 page catalogue).

Oil & Gas PPE Marine Survival PPE Industrial Workwear Ethos JBS management believes that the best way to succeed is to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies.

These include: customised IT, high bay warehousing, wireguided man-up machines.

JBS: Financially Robust JBS has been in business for over 60 years and has a solid, profitable track record.

JBS is ranked highly by Dun & Bradstreet, with a financially solid 2A rating. This allows us to invest in customer support, stock and IT systems.

4 JBS Product Range and Customers JBS supplies a vast range of Personal Protective Equipment, (over 3,000 items in our current 520 page catalogue). Our sourcing team currently works with over 200 suppliers around the globe. From our Bridge of Don base, we supply many of the major oil and gas customers. Oil & Gas PPE Marine Survival PPE Industrial Workwear Ethos JBS management believes that the best way to succeed is to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies. We reinvest our profits in platforms that provide efficiencies and benefits that are relevant to our customers. These include: customised IT, high bay warehousing, wireguided man-up machines. JBS aspires to be (and very much is) a customer centric, merit oriented, open, progressive, lean, transparent distributor, JBS is managed with a direct and personal approach. JBS: Financially Robust JBS has been in business for over 60 years and has a solid, profitable track record. Company profitability is consistently ploughed back into the company, to lay the foundations for future growth and capability. JBS is ranked highly by Dun & Bradstreet, with a financially solid 2A rating. This allows us to invest in customer support, stock and IT systems. Safety & Sustainability Owner Managed JBS Group is owned and managed by Grattan Boylan and Declan O Donnell in their roles as Chairman and Managing Director respectively. Grattan has been with JBS since 1994 and Declan has been with JBS since Both have extensive experience in all aspects of running the business for the longterm. It is natural that JBS is acutely atuned to green and sustainable issues given that our business activities cover personal safety and environmental hygiene. JBS has shown leadership in this area, even installing natural reedbed systems. JBS is Repak accredited meaning that we maximise the percentage of recycled waste.

JBS Advanced IT JBS uses a highly effective fully integrated Intact IT System. In 2013 alone we invested a further 250,000 to keep our IT state of the art.

All sales personnel have direct access to JBS, and the CRM module in particular at any time. This real time access is vital in maximising communication and enhancing customer service.

5 JBS Advanced IT JBS uses a highly effective fully integrated Intact IT System. In 2013 alone we invested a further 250,000 to keep our IT state of the art. JBS links all branches with Head Office by using Terminal Services over broadband. All Sales personnel are linked by VPN technology via their laptops with 3G mobile connections. All sales personnel have direct access to JBS, and the CRM module in particular at any time. This real time access is vital in maximising communication and enhancing customer service. All of our efforts are focussed on maximising face-to-face contact with our customers and to do this we need to have easy and efficient communication with customer support staff in the various branches. It is vital that JBS has a fully integrated software management system that allows all users to easily access and use any data they require for the efficient and successful execution of their roles. JBS Online Facility JBS has a highly developed, customised IT system. It facilitates detailed reporting and Customer Relationship Management. JBS offers electronic purchasing, ordering, invoicing and statements. In addition, JBS also offers EDI purchasing and has a fully secure online shop. The JBS online shop has everything to keep the workplace safe. The range covers the top brands in clothing, footwear and general Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

JBS: Leader in Single Source PPE Supply JBS Group is an established, proven leader in PPE and Safety Training.

JBS specialises in the reduction of transaction costs for customers through the provision of single source solutions across a wide range of

Today we have custom built, high bay warehousing, with narrow aisle racking and wire-guided man-up machines for the efficient picking of orders.

growth that has been achieved by the JBS group over the past 10 years.

6 JBS: Leader in Single Source PPE Supply JBS Group is an established, proven leader in PPE and Safety Training. We service both public & private sectors. JBS specialises in the reduction of transaction costs for customers through the provision of single source solutions across a wide range of products. JBS Facilities: At JBS, we have invested heavily over recent years in the most advanced warehousing and distribution facilities. Today we have custom built, high bay warehousing, with narrow aisle racking and wire-guided man-up machines for the efficient picking of orders. JBS currently has in excess of 3,000,000 worth of supplies stock, this commitment to stock has been a driving force in the strong and secure growth that has been achieved by the JBS group over the past 10 years. High Bay Racking at JBS National Distribution Centre Wire-guided Man-up Machine JBS Bridge of Don, Aberdeen JBS is close and convenient. We have offices, warehousing and a trade counter at our Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, site. From here our vehicles service Aberdeen conveniently. JBS Bridge of Don office and 10,000 sq.ft. warehouse JBS Bridge of Don Trade Counter

JBS Safety Audit Service Apart from safety training, JBS also offers on-site Safety Audit.

Once the risk has been determined, they will assess the suitability of existing PPE.

Example of JBS training Certificate JBS Training Facilities At JBS we reinvest in product training on a regular basis.

7 JBS Safety Audit Service Apart from safety training, JBS also offers on-site Safety Audit. Our experienced safety Auditors will visit your site and complete a Safety Audit, covering the safety hazards and the likelihood of an accident arising. Once the risk has been determined, they will assess the suitability of existing PPE. Where necessary, JBS Safety Auditors will bring in a product expert to propose the most suitable PPE to reduce the risk. Example of JBS training Certificate JBS Training Facilities At JBS we reinvest in product training on a regular basis. In particular, our sales team receive field training from our suppliers. We also have in-house, spacious, dedicated training facilities, where we train customers and staff in relation to new product innovations. JBS 25-seater training room JBS Sea Survival Service Centre JBS provides an inspection, repair and maintenance service for Survival equipment at Dyce. Our staff are trained and certified to inspect and repair Mullion Immersion suits and life jackets (including 150N and 275N) SOLAS

Value Adding Services (VAS) JBS also has in-house alterations and

requirements and any existing legislation.

8 Value Adding Services (VAS) JBS also has in-house alterations and repairs facilities for the occasional garment that may require repair onsite. JBS In-house Sign Making In our Cork warehouse, we have in-house sign design and production. Signs are custom made, to comply fully with the customer s requirements and any existing legislation. This allows customers full flexibility for their specific requirements. JBS Sign Making JBS In-house Logoing In several of our warehouses, we have in-house logoing. This ranges from the application of a simple heat seal to the more complicated multihead embroidery of logos onto garments. By doing heat seal logos in-house in Bridge of Don we save time for customers. JBS Heat-sealing Machine (6 in Aberdeen) JBS Embroidery Machine (10 heads in Aberdeen)

For a modest annual fee, you have complete peace of mind, knowing that should an emergency arise, you need only phone:

9 Emergency Evacuation Kit Service JBS o ffers a unique Evacuation Kit Service. We guarantee to deliver evacuation kits within 2 hours to any location within Aberdeen 24/7/365. For a modest annual fee, you have complete peace of mind, knowing that should an emergency arise, you need only phone: or (24/7) JBS will deliver kit bags with full change of clothes and toiletries to your nominated location within Aberdeen. The 20 top oil majors in Aberdeen all use our service.

10 JBS Quality Management JBS Group is ISO accredited since 1995 and has full-time Quality Control Personnel in place. JBS Group is also ISO (environment) accredited as well a OHSAS (health and safety) accredited. For the Oil and Gas Industry, JBS is FPAL Registered. For the Utilities sector JBS is UVDB Registered

supported by 3 internal Customer Service

Our 60+ strong team work hard to win our

Our high level of growth repeat business

11 Committed Customer Service: JBS has 3 external sales executives in Aberdeen alone. They are highly experienced and are supported by 3 internal Customer Service Representatives (CSRs). JBS Staff are friendly, experienced and well trained. Our 60+ strong team work hard to win our customers and harder still to keep them. Our high level of growth repeat business is testimony to our excellent customer satisfaction. JBS Customer Service Excellence The external sales team are supported by 17 internal CSRs who have full access to the JBS IT system. JBS frequently rates over 97% in Customer Satisfaction, as monitored independently, by customer surveys. We also conduct regular customer surveys ourselves to monitor and improve customer service.

12 JBS has direct access to Key Brands JBS is a long established leader in the supply of PPE. As such we have secured direct access, (and in many cases, Preferential Partner status) with key brands. Some of the key suppliers who support JBS are: JBS also has direct access to generic products where required, ensuring most cost competitive supplies.

JBS: The statistics: JBS has a staff of 60+ across 6 locations a customer base in excess of 3,000;12 sales personnel nationwide and stock over 3million across 6,000 lines.

13 JBS: The statistics: JBS has a staff of 60+ across 6 locations a customer base in excess of 3,000;12 sales personnel nationwide and stock over 3million across 6,000 lines. JBS had a turnover of a shy 20million, confirming its position as a market leader in PPE and workwear. JBS delivers up to 500 consignments a week on average, with 98% accuracy next day, with customer satisfaction ratings exceeding 97%. JBS employs circa 20 staff in Aberdeen dedicated to customer service. In 2013 JBS took over the exclusive distribution of the brand leader for quality coveralls, Wenaas. JBS Group is an innovative, financially strong leader in the reliable supply of PPE & Workwear, since

14 Corporate Social Responsibility JBS takes the issue of Corporate Social Responsibility very seriously to the point of founding and funding a public registered charity to educate children out of poverty. Educo is actively involved in preventing child labour, providing education and vocational skills to children in India. 15% of annual profits at JBS are donated to charity every year. Corporate Social Responsibility

15 Selection of our Customers

16 ABERDEEN BELFAST CORK DERRY DUBLIN MONAGHAN JBS Group, 1 Barret Estate, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8JW Telephone: Fax: sales@jbsgroup.co.uk Website:

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