Portwest

About Portwest

Portwest is a world leading specialist supplier of protective wear delivered through our customer focus and innovation. Headquartered in Westport, Co. Mayo, we currently employ over 4,500 people worldwide and have customer service representatives in over 130 countries. Founded in 1904 by Charles Hughes, Portwest is still owned and managed by the Hughes family. The company is firmly established as a leader in the design and manufacture of high-quality workwear, safety wear and PPE. Portwest produces over 1,350 independently certified products distributed from six warehouses across the globe. Over the last number of years, Portwest has received various awards including: *Great place to work 2019, 2020 & 2021. *Ibec KeepWell Mark 2019-2021 *Private Irish Business of the year Export Industry Awards 2019 *Exporter of the Year 2018 * EY Entrepreneur of the year 2017 *Deloitte Best Managed Companies 2016-2019 *All stars Export Business of the year 2017 *Safety Awards Customer Service Winner 2016 Portwest - Who We Are Portwest is a global manufacturer and innovator of workwear, safetywear and PPE. Established in 1904, Portwest is the fastest growing workwear company in the world with a global distribution network and customer service staff in over 130 countries. Portwest is a family owned business and continues to be managed by the 3rd generation of the Hughes Family. Innovative production and design by an in-house team of experts lies at the heart of the Portwest advantage. Employing over 4,500 people worldwide, Portwest has a team of world class designers who specialise in flame-resistant and high-visibility workwear, hand and foot protection, PPE and wearable technology. Market leaders in safety, Portwest’s award winning team is constantly researching the latest trends and innovations which meet and exceed customer’s needs. Portwest’s 700 page catalogue is available in 28 languages and features 1350+ safety styles making Portwest a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety requirements.Portwest own four ultra-modern factories in Bangladesh (x2), Myanmar and now Ethiopia, giving full control over their exceptional quality, lead times and ethical sourcing. Portwest’s reputation for technical know-how, rigorous implementation and attention to style and detail is well proven. Consistent colours, fabric qualities, good fit and competitive pricing are taken as a given by customers. Sales offices in 6 global locations (UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Ireland and Poland) and customer support staff in 130 countries ensure unrivaled customer service is never far away. In addition, Portwest has 6 international warehouses (Ireland, UK, USA, Australia, UAE and Poland) with a line fill rate of 97% guaranteeing excellent stock levels at all times. Portwest give a no risk proposition in an industry where safety is paramount. Overall Exporter of the Year 2018 Portwest were announced winners of the Overall Exporter of the Year 2018. The judges found that Portwest showed an impressive globally-focused innovation and growth strategy and were particularly impressed by our company's focus on anchoring Portwest's global ambitions in our Irish heritage. EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Portwest CEO, Harry Hughes was named the overall EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017. “We are looking at turning over €180 million this year and are busy putting in the infrastructure in place to continue to grow. It gives us great pride that we can create jobs in the west of Ireland and I would hope others can see it can be done,” - Harry Hughes, Portwest CEO.

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Company Type: Private

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

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