Congratulations to our Australian distributor NHP who have just received advice of their selection as the ‘Number 1′ ranked company in the ‘2009 Frost & Sullivan Australia & New Zealand Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the Low Voltage Switchgear Market”

No, we are not referring to Moflash never attending the SPS show again but to the fact that it was the first time that we had participated,  and that it was the last show in the calendar for 2009. Moflash have taken part in more shows in more countries than ever before in our short 12 year history. Some companies take the view of battening down the hatches in difficult times; a stance we do not subscribe to, and to be fair, it would seem the rest of our industry also agrees as there was a strong turnout of signalling manufacturers at the show.

It was the first time that we tried a direct approach in Germany. Simon Evans said: “Although Hannover is of course a German show, we always treat it as a fully international event. However, we were surprised by the amount of international visitors at SPS, rightly or wrongly we expected the attendance to be mainly local.”

Another First was the showing of the revamped 125 series beacons which include LED XENON FILAMENT and BEACON BUZZER combinations and with sales showing a marked increase against the same period last year for the range it would seem that the new shape and increased IP protection has been a hit with existing and new customers.  Also on show was the NEW LED80 and X80 lines again with improved IP protection from the original X75 to IP67 the 80 series gives the installer an effective local signal which is low cost and can be used in the majority climatic conditions .

SPS has thrown up some opportunities which we hope will strengthen our position in what is a very tough market dominated by home grown competition. The plan for 2010 is to double the business in Germany that was achieved this year.

So thanks to everyone who visited the stand, both old and new customers. It has certainly been an interesting year and we looking forward to 2010 and the first show of the year in Hannover.

Article by Sue Cooke, Deputy Editor, Chamberlink

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
“I have never in 12 years experience recruited so easily.” commented Marc Bailey, commercial director of Moflash Signalling Ltd, based in Tyseley. “I had not previously connected the Chamber with recruitment but a pal suggested it.” continued Marc, who works for one of the largest independent manufacturers of warning beacons and signalling devices in the UK. “We intend to put an additional one million pounds onto our existing turnover in the next two to three years with expected sales reaching £2.5 million. We needed someone to take that growth forward and to manage it.

The Placement Consultancy department received over 300 applications just for this role.” Following screening, shortlisting and profiling candidates, this was narrowed down to 80 and finally two were put forward. Marc said: “We chose one to interview in the morning and offered Jeff Shade the job in the afternoon. He is perfect for the role. “I have never in 12 years experience ever recruited so easily and so well. I would strongly recommend the Chamber recruitment facility to anyone who is considering an important recruitment position in their organisation.”

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SPC/IPC Drives

Electric Automation Systems & Components

Exhibition & Conference

24 – 26 Nov 2009

Finnish distributor Esbecon have introduced their new signalling catalogue, and we think it looks great Simon Evans,  Moflash Sales Director said “We have worked with Esbecon for over 10 years. They were one of the first companies to support us overseas and we have always valued there business. This year has seen a marked increase in our sales out of Finland, and it is down to the efforts of the Esbecon sales team. This new product information catalogue really shows the Moflash products at their best and confirms the close working relationship between the two companies”.

Moflash are please to announce the appointment of Mr. Jeff Shade who will assume the newly created position of Operations manager, Jeff brings a wealth of experience to Moflash being qualified in Production Engineering and Design, Jeff also has successfully been involved in all operational Quality Systems including ISO9001 American and Australian standards Jeff’s appointment is the first phase of a number of changes within Moflash, designed to take the company to the next level. A radical restructuring is planned for the sales department next year. Simon Evans, sales director said “As Moflash continue to grow and expand it is now time to take another look at the sales operation. We put a lot of focus on customer contact and feel it is an important aspect of our business. However because of the company’s growth over the last few years it is currently impossible to spend as much time as we would like to in the field with our distribution partners. Restructuring will address this” We have also started to work outside our traditional markets with end users on a project basis and this needs far more contact to support customers’ needs so to this end we will be putting more bodies on the road for 2010.

The title is apt considering the Industry Messen was held in the region of Denmark made famous by the children’s toy Lego. Moflash products were present on the stand of Bennike + Wander A/S at the show in Herning. Bennike had two stands at the show and the traffic again was very good. Moflash Sales Director, Simon Evans said “I have certainly seen a pick-up in the attendance at the trade shows over the last few months. If we think back to Hannover in April, although it was a good show for Moflash, the numbers were down. Since then, the regional trade shows we have attended have started to show signs that the financial recovery seems to be gaining pace.
 
The really good news is that along with our partners Bennike, we have identified a product opportunity in Denmark and we are working on a proto-type as we speak. This would be hot on the heels of a similar project we have just finished in Sweden which is already considered a success.
 
This is the reason we attend the shows, not only to support the distribution partners but to speak with the end-users. Sometimes, companies concentrate just on the distribution of the products and forget that the end-users are the people installing the products. So many competitors never visit the shows that their partners take part in and therefore become removed from the very people who use the product”.   

“Moflash Proudly Sponsor Central Ajax”

Kenilworth Wardens 0  Central Ajax 5
 
First game if the new season saw the boys at local rivals Kenilworth Wardens a fantastic sunny day was capped of by strong Ajax performance taking a 4-0 lead in the first half after a few chances in the second Kenilworth held the the scorer down to 5-0 but the frist signs for the new season look good .

Esbeacon the Moflash distribution partner for Finland will be showing at Automaatio in Helsinki 23-25 September ‘09, stand number 6c15. Click the banner above for more information.

Hi-Industrimessen 2009

Bennike & Wander Stand.

1st – 4th September 2009.

Herning, Denmark.