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Issue 11
PAPINI OPENS OWN PAPINI CELEBRATES
10TH BIRTHDAY
FACTORY IN CHINA Congratulations to all the Papini Team
on their 10th anniversary.
We all enjoy a success story and
we have thoroughly enjoyed our long
association with Papini. We’ve seen
the business progress from a “good
idea” to an innovative and progressive
company.
Prospects for the next 10 years
are just as exciting.
Gary’s experience when working with
M&S in the Far East has been a great
contribution to the company.
His experience in Product, Quality,
Design and business negotiations have
been a tremendous asset and together
with his very close relationship with the
Chinese make a formidable combination.
Heather who was previously a PA to a
Tory MP controls all the “Purse Strings”
play hard and Admin of the company.
Opening of new factory in China The Tory party could probably do with
her back again.
Papini Elite Polo Collection : Bespoke off the Shelf Papini has two reasons to be proud this The intense heat was of little consequence Together with the rest of the team,
year. This month we celebrate 10 years when faced with the erratic driving Deb, Faye, Richard, Tommy, Ian, Claire,
in business and the opening of our new capabilities of the numerous cyclists who Russell, Jemisha, Shanti and Murphy
factory in China. seemed to be totally oblivious of the fact (the dog) we wish you all the very best
that they were constantly in the middle of for the future.
Heather & Gary travelled to China for the
the road. Our driver performed a miraculous
opening of the factory and Heather gives
feat avoiding all the weaving bodies. Peter Brecknock
us her account of the trip to China.
We were so relieved to arrive safely at Peter Howard Foreman & Co
‘Last year, when Gary suggested we visit
our hotel. The hotel was surprisingly plush Accountants and Tax Specialist
China for the opening of our new factory
considering it was the only hotel in the
roma milano venezia firenzie napoli genoa torino it seemed like a good idea to say yes,
town. It was bizarre that Christmas Carols
I would go along.
This has been a tremenduous success after its launch at NEC Printwear & Promotion in February. and Auld Lang Syne were repeatedly
As the opening day drew nearer and the playing in the background. (In July!)
The range offers something different for thoses who want a more personalized garment.
vaccination programme gained momentum
Seven styles are from stock and can be bought in quantities from 1 to 1,000 The following day we arrived in the
my anxieties started to build. I hadn’t
Should any customer require a full bespoke service please contact us directly. pouring rain for the opening of the
heard of most of the illnesses the weekly
We will produce 3D designs etc. to meet your requirements. factory. Fortunately the rain
injections promised to prevent. ensured that the temperature
// COMING SOON! // COMING SOON! // COMING SOON! // COMING SOON! // COMING SOON! // COMING SOON! // COMING SOON! // The twenty three hour journey that Gary dropped to a more bearable level.
had complained regularly about for 25 How proud we were to see the
Papini Bespoke Fleece Collection years proved to be quite relaxing. 10 foot Papini sign at the entrance.
perhaps it was the G&T’s that helped. The main entrance to the factory
First impressions of China were extremely was extremely grand and Mr Wong
positive. The countryside was surprisingly explained that the entrance to a
green and very neatly organized. When we building in China was extremely
stepped out of the air-conditioned airport it important and was specially
was the humid 38 degree wall of heat that designed by a “Feng Shui” expert
to bring wealth and success. >> Main entrance to factory
proved to be very difficult to cope with.
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For further information please contact> t: 01977 608 234 f: 01977 608 555 e: sales@papini.co.uk www.papini.co.uk
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Customer
I was totally taken aback by the cleanliness
We made a mental note to repaint the of the factory with its sparkling, highly
polished marble floors. It would put any Say hello to our
entrance to our premises in Upton just
in case this theory worked. 5 star hotel in the U.K. to shame.
Also the living quarters for all the workers
new Designer! Comments
The production line for the polo shirts was
fascinating. There are over 40 different were of a very high standard indeed. “Congratulations to Papini in the
processes to produce a finished garment. My lasting impressions of China are how opening of your new factory.
The factory is highly efficient producing hard everyone works, and the speed they We have worked in a Supplier
3,000 finished Papini polo shirts per day. do things. The factory manager seemed Partnership with Papini for a number
to be in several places at once and nothing
Factory Profile of years and have recently hit the
escaped her notice. Also the hospitality
£1million turnover with them.
The new factory has achieved ISO2000 offered to us during our stay was second
standard and Gary has implemented an So when it comes to quality, service
to none. The Chinese cuisine was
M&S style Quality Control. and delivery, we can with confidence
surprisingly good and I will make sure
All fabrics and trims are tested to UK recommend their product.
I practice using chop sticks before I go
High Street standards for: The quality is very good; we have
back next year.’
• Colour fastness never had one quality concern with
• Shrinkage their polo shirts. The standard that
• Piling they work to is very high and we
Lucas makes an emotional departure from the pitch after his testimonial at Elland Road
• Weight have independently tested their
Jemisha Mistry product and were very pleased with
• Colour continuity to colour standards
Each shipment is strictly tested and
colour continuity has a high priority.
This dedicated production unit will
Jemisha is a new addition to
Papini’s design team. She joined
us in June and will be on work
Radebe Testimonial the anti pilling, rubbing and shrinkage
results, in fact to not blind anyone
with science the grading was
now ensure production of 3,000 finished placement with us for a year. She Lucas Radebe, former captain of Leeds equivalent to a GCSE B*.
poloshirts per day. The factory which replaces Faye who has gone back United and South Africa had his testimonial As a buyer I have polo shirts land on
is surrounded by beautiful gardens to Leeds University to complete match at Elland Road on 2nd May 2005. my desk on a daily basis but nothing
occupies a total area of 130,000 sq ft.
her degree in Fashion Design. It was a very special moment for Papini can compare.’’
Having our own factory guarantees that
quality standards are of the highest level. Jemisha has settled in quickly and when “The Chiefs” team came onto the MS, Sheffield
will be providing you with design pitch wearing Papini Sportwear in front
This supports Papini’s philosophy of
Quality and Service. assistance throughout the year. of 38,000 supporters.
Lucas had tremendous support and
“When we buy our garments from
applause for his football skills and his
Papini we know that they will be
support for African children’s charities.
Papini continues to support Registered charity No. 1090655.
It costs just £10.00 per month to feed
He is also patron of Open Arms Infant
Home.
Debs socialising with Chris Kamara
of consistent and enduring quality.
Since we are only as good as our
and clothe a child, and £5.00 per month We must secretly disclose that Deb is 40 suppliers, Papini regularly go the
Open Arms Malawi - Africa for medicine.
If you would like to make a donation
This was a bonding day out for everyone
at Papini and it was greatly enjoyed by all.
in September. If we write this in small print
hopefully she won’t notice.
extra mile to ensure complete
customer satisfaction in terms of
Malawi is one of the world's 10 poorest The home provides the babies with shelter, please send it to: Heather Fisher at Papini
both product and service.
countries and also suffers from one of the good nutritious food, medical care, security Leisurewear, Steedcourt Business Park,
highest recorded incidences of AIDS and and most importantly an abundance of Waggon Lane, Upton, Pontefract WF9 1JS. The range of products on offer
HIV. Malawi has one of Africa's highest loving care. Please make all allows us to match our customers’
percentages of orphans (officially Open Arms receives no regular funding and cheques payable corporate requirements in terms
estimated at 850,000). so is entirely dependent on the generosity to Open Arms, of garment and budget.”
of donors for its upkeep and development. Malawi.
Peter, London
21 Ashville College students have recently All donations
returned from a 3 week expedition. During go directly to
their stay they helped out in the Infant Open Arms.
Home feeding the babies and teaching in
“We have been working with Papini
the nursery school. They painted a school,
helped build a feeding station and dug a for a number of years and enjoy
The children of Open Arms latrine! We are very proud that our a healthy business relationship and
youngest daughter had the opportunity profits!
The extended families can no longer cope to contribute to this worthwhile cause.
with an ever increasing number of babies The superior quality of Papini
born to mothers who die soon after, or clothing is indisputable, and their
during delivery. That is why the service that innovative designs, range of
Open Arms provides is so vital. colours and sizes mean that with
Open Arms Infant Home in Blantyre, Papini garments, we are able to offer
Malawi is an independent Christian Charity
our customers choice, performance
and accommodates 50 babies and toddlers
and style.”
from birth to 5 years. Most of the babies
are orphans. Vinnie Jones chats to Anna and Nikki Fisher after the game Neill, Belfast
Ashville College Students
openarms@africa-online www.papini.co.uk
