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1 THE THE FUTURE URE OF WORKWEAR WEAR IS HERE

2 1904 Charles Hughes opens his first footwear and drapery shop in Ireland 1945 First factory commences production in Ireland 1984 The Portwest brand is born OVER 100 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN EVERY STITCH 1988 Portwest enters the UK Market 1992 Portwest commences production in China due to globalisation 2003 Sales Expand into the European market 2007 First European warehouse opens in Poland Local Draper to Global Manufacturer Charles Hughes, son of a small farmer on the Wild Atlantic coast, was determined to have the best workwear and footwear when he founded his business in Over 100 years later his 2012 Opening of the first Portwest factory in Bangladesh 2014 New distribution centres open in the UAE and USA 2017 Portwest enters the Australian market following the acquisition of Prime Mover Ltd core principles of exceptional design, quality, value and service still apply today new factories commence production in Bangladesh and Myanmar 2018 Prime Mover Portwest acquires the Huski Explorer brand Brought to you by PRIME MOVER PORTWEST

3 A BOU T With over 114 years of experience and a heritage of quality, value and service, Portwest is firmly established as a world leader in the design and manufacture of stylish, comfortable, high-quality workwear that meets recognised international standards. We listen carefully to our customers and continuously improve our range by designing new materials as well as developing function in our products. Our extensive and unique collection of workwear, safety footwear and PPE protects people all over the world in diverse industries such as oil and gas, welding, mining, agriculture, transport, chemical, construction, warehousing, manufacturing to name a few. We are specialists in hazard protection including flame, electric arc, chemical, molten metal, heat, cold, visibility, rain and ESD. With global distribution from bases in the UK, Ireland, Poland, Sharjah, Panama, Australia and the USA, manufacturing facilities in Bangladesh, Myanmar and China, and customer support staff in over 120 countries, Portwest is uniquely placed to deliver the quality improvements and cost reductions at every stage of production and distribution that our customers have come to expect. Our large team of world-class product designers specialise in flameresistant workwear, high-visibility workwear, protective footwear, hand protection and PPE. We strive to develop new products that meet the changing needs of workers in all industries throughout the globe. We only sell to resellers and distributors. Our aim is to be your single source for workwear, safety footwear and PPE, underpinned by Portwest s Product Promise of better quality, service and value. 9 Global Warehouses 6 Regional Sales Offices 3

4 PV50 PS11 PS47 T180 ONE STOP SHOP FOR SAFETY Portwest has the solution for all your safety needs T603 A725 B153 Portwest has the solution for all your safety needs. Portwest s catalogue features over 1300 styles to include; innovative flame resistant garments, a market leading high visibility range, workwear, gloves, footwear, PPE hazard protective clothing, rainwear and chefswear. Customers are confident in the knowledge that t Portwest has a solution for all their workwear and safety needs. T Styles over 23 Ranges Bespoke Design Service 97% Line Fill Rate Global Product Certification B151 4 FW18

5 ONLY SELLS TO RESELLERS RS Portwest will never compete with your business Portwest sell the best products at the best prices. A true one stop shop for local safety and industrial distributors and national retailers. Our customers know they will never have to compete with Portwest in their own market place. Catalogue Overprints Marketing Supports Ecommerce Support Product Images and Certification Our Catalogue, Your Cover Available in 26 languages the Portwest catalogue has over 600 pages packed with more than 1300 innovative workwear and PPE products and can be ordered in a variety of cover options including your own bespoke branding and artwork. Portwest branded catalogue covers Pre-designed templates suitable for use with your own logo and tag-line Generic/non-branded cover options Submit your own bespoke cover artwork 5

6 DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 35 in-house Designers and Product Managers leading cutting edge design and innovation Taking feedback from customers and combining it with research from the Portwest development team is the first step in the creation of a new Portwest product. Portwest listens to the needs of its customers and develops materials with the technical performance needed to meet industry demands and pass international safety standards. In conjunction with wearer trials Portwest also carries out independent laboratory testing with recognised test houses to ensure the product meets international health and safety standards. Product prototypes are given to our wearer test panel and all feedback is reviewed carefully to ensure that the best product possible reaches the market. T400 Over 100 years experience in every stitch 6

7 A LWAYS INNOVATING Keep up to date with the latest trends & technologies Whether through new product launches or improved service, Portwest is always innovating. The latest Portwest catalogue introduced 243 innovative new products. With cutting edge designs in every range our customers can be assured that Portwest will give them the latest trends and technologies ahead of the curve. Innovative Fabrics Wearable Technology Award Winning Designs PV50 SENSE MEASURE COMMUNICATE ANALYSE Measure your personal and environmental working conditions. THE Portwest has highly skilled technicians and developers working on solutions for the safety industry. INTELLIGENT WORKWEAR

8 PS55 STATE OF THE ART MANUFACTURING NG Portwest control every stage of the Production Process Portwest directly controls the production process at all stages. Fabrics are exclusively developed and all components are selected carefully and rigorously tested. Using high technology production systems Portwest delivers constant quality and impressive lead times. AF73 8 Guaranteed Quality and Safety Ethical Production Quality Assurance Own production guaranteed CSR Assured A726

9 E THICA L PRODUCTION Portwest employee well being At Portwest we invest in independent monitoring to guarantee good practice. By choosing to work with Portwest customers are guaranteed that all products are being produced in a factory promoting safe, lawful, humane, and ethical manufacturing. All Portwest production facilities are continuously monitored, quality vetted and audited as part of our commitment to ethical and responsible working practices. G456 3 x Fully Owned Factories Bangladesh x 2 Myanmar Over 2000 people employed WRAP Portwest s production facilities are certified to the WRAP gold standard. WRAP is the world s largest independent factory based compliance programme for responsible production in the sewn product sector. 9

10 GUARANTEEING USER SAFETY Can you be sure all the products you sell conform to the standards they claim they do? A certificate from a test house guarantees that the garment or fabric sent to the test house has attained a standard. It is not a guarantee that bulk production meets the standard. Portwest quality specialists check every roll of fabric, and every batch of components used in our technical products. Customers can be assured Portwest products comply every time. Member of: 211 HIGH VISIBILITY PRODUCTS CE CERTIFIED 118 HAND PROTECTION PRODUCTS CE CERTIFIED 100 FLAME RESISTANT PRODUCTS CE CERTIFIED 144 PPE PRODUCTS CE CERTIFIED 114 F O O T W E A R P R O D U C T S CE CERTIFIED MANY MORE PRODUCTS CERTIFIED TO USA AND AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS MH49998* NFPA MEMBER MEMBER

11 BE SP OK E DESIGN Portwest specialises in designing, sampling, producing, certifying and stock holding your bespoke products Portwest s award winning design team create bespoke garments for hundreds of customers. The team can work closely with you to design and develop individual products or complete market ready ranges that span clothing, footwear, hand protection, PPE and accessories. Product samples are supplied at all critical stages of the design process and our product design team works with independent notified bodies around the world enabling certification to all international standards. Portwest offers a fast efficient personalisation service and can print or embroider as required. All bespoke items can be supplied in customers own brand packaging and outer cartons. Bespoke Design Options: 1. Complete design service starting with your own design specification. 2. Portwest Product Styles adapted to your needs. 3. Portwest Product Styles but with your labelling and branding. 11

12 CUSTOMER SERVICE Fast reliable service anytime anywhere Portwest has sales managers in over 120 countries, so customers can have confidence that a one to one service is never far away. Portwest s password protected B2B website allows customers to check stock, place orders, monitor their account and receive order confirmations within minutes. A true 24/7 service Check stock with real time inventory 12

13 GLOBAL WAREHOUSING Portwest is committed to giving customers what they want, when they want it Drop Shipping From Our Warehouse Direct to Your Customer Portwest have nine fully stocked warehouses worldwide, so, whether the goods are coming from the UK, Ireland, Poland, the USA, Panama, Australia (Perth & Melbourne) New Zealand or Sharjah, a line fill rate of 97% is guaranteed. 97% Line Fill Rate Same Day Dispatch 9 Fully Stocked Warehouses Globally Save time and costs by shipping orders direct to your customer from our warehouse using your packing sheet at no extra cost. This service saves you shipping, warehousing and administration costs. Simply place your drop ship orders via 13

14 AWARD WINNING COMPANY EY ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR INTERNATIONAL AND OVERALL WINNER 2017 RECOGNISING PORTWEST DIRECTORS AS BEING HIGH-GROWTH ENTREPRENEURS DELOITTE BEST MANAGED COMPANY , 2017 & 2018 RECOGNISED PORTWEST FOR OPERATING AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF BUSINESS ALL-STARS LARGE BUSINESS 2018 AND EXPORT BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 2017 RECOGNISED PORTWEST FOR HAVING ACHIEVED OUTSTANDING EXPORT GROWTH THE PROFESSIONAL CLOTHING AWARDS 2017 BEST FABRIC AND FIBRE INNOVATION AWARD HIGHLY COMMENDED 2017 BEST CATALOGUE AWARD HIGHLY COMMENDED 2017 EXIM AWARD 2016 RECOGNISED PORTWEST FOR EXCELLING IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND TRADE BSIF SAFETY AWARDS CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD COMMENDED 2017 PRODUCT INNOVATION WINNER 2016 CUSTOMER SERVICE WINNER 2016

15 GLOBAL CONTACTS Head Office Ireland Sales Office & Warehouse: Portwest Ltd Westport Business & Technology Park Castlebar Road Westport Co. Mayo F28 FY88, Ireland UK Sales Office & Warehouse: Portwest Clothing Ltd Fields End Business Park Thurnscoe South Yorkshire S63 0JF, England Poland Sales Office & Warehouse: Portwest Sp. z.o.o. Alliance Silesia Logistics Center Czeladz ul. Wiejska Czeladz Polska Middle East Sales Office & Warehouse: Portwest Middle East FZE Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) T5-113 & 114 P.O.Box Sharjah United Arab Emirates Tel:+353 (0) Fax:+353 (0) Tel: +44 (0) Fax: +44 (0) Tel: Fax: Tel: Fax: orders@portwest.ae USA - Sales Office & Warehouse: Portwest LLC 1272 Omega Parkway Shepherdsville Kentucky USA Toll Free: Tel: Fax: orders@portwest.us Australia & New Zealand Sales Office & Warehouse: Prime Mover 8-16 Albert Street Preston Victoria 3072 Australia AU Tel: NZ Tel: sales@primemoverworkwear.com.au France Sales Team Tel: info@portwest.fr Germany Sales Team Tel: info@portwest.de Greece Sales Team Tel: orders@portwest.gr Italy Sales Team Tel: ordini@portwest.it Spain Sales Team Tel: pedidos@portwest.es Panama Sales Team Tel: ventas@portwest.com Portugal Sales Team Tel: encomendas@portwest.pt For all other countries contact: Tel: +44 (0) info@portwest.com 15

16 THE WORLD S FASTEST GROWING WORKWEAR COMPANY 9 GLOBAL WAREHOUSES UK IRELAND POLAND USA PANAMA AUSTRALIA (X2) NEW ZEALAND UAE twitter.com/portwest linkedin.com/company/portwest facebook.com/portwest youtube.com/user/portwesttv