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AFL integrates TCC
Following the integration of TCC Group into AFL, TCC is to be
known as AFL Services Europe Limited, assuming the AFL brand.
“AFL is known for both quality services and reliable products
that deliver value to our customers,” said Paul Thompson,
general manager for AFL Services.
“As a leader in the North American market, we now have
the opportunity to strengthen and broaden our customer
relationships in Europe. The rebranding of TCC Group to AFL
furthers our commitment to provide exceptional service abroad.”
TCC Group was acquired by AFL in 2011 to expand its reach into
the European market. Now known as AFL Services Europe Ltd,
the company will continue to design, build, install and maintain
next generation networks across the United Kingdom, Ireland
and Europe.
AFL Services – USA
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Stepping down after 13 years
Benjamin Bill has retired from Pelican Wire Company after 13
years.
Mr Bill joined Pelican Wire as the sales manager in 2000, but later
assumed the role of purchasing manager, where he developed
strong relationships with Pelican Wire’s key suppliers.
His sales skills and experience helped Pelican Wire secure its role
in the resistance wire, thermocouple and RTD wire and cable
sector.
Joseph Karkoski, CFO, said: “Ben has the ability to start a
conversation with anyone; he will go into a room full of
strangers and leave knowing everyone on a personal level and
their life stories.”
Mr Bill said: “It was a blessing working with such great
colleagues, not to mention the wonderful suppliers I had the
pleasure of working with. It is amazing how much the company
has grown since I first started working here, and I think it’s safe
to say that Pelican Wire will be around for a very long time.”
Pelican Wire is a 100 per cent employee-owned custom wire and
cable manufacturer.
PelicanWire – USA
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Strengthening position
Pentre Group has purchased Farres after a 20-year association.
The group, incorporating Hearl Heaton, is celebrating 25 years
serving the international wire and cable industry and is now a
leading European manufacturer of all types of reels, drums,
spools and bobbins.
With four factories in the UK and one in Rakovnik, Czech
Republic, Pentre sees this acquisition as an exciting and
important move to allow it to strengthen its position in
southern Europe and North Africa.
Pentre Group – UK
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