EoW July 2013

News Corporate

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 Website : www.aflglobal.com Pelican Wire is a 100 per cent employee-owned custom wire and cable manufacturer. PelicanWire – USA Website : www.pelicanwire.com 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 Website : www.pentregroup.com 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.”

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July 2013