Southco re-brand takes a customer centred approach 21st September 2018
With a recent re-brand under its belt, Electronic Specifier recently attended the Southco European Headquarters, in Worcester for the company’s ‘Get to know me’ event where it officially launched its new brand initiative. The day began with a speech from Richard Pearman, General Manager in Europe who explained Southco, now a global company with 100,000 customers and products started off locally. With manufacturing plants all over the world, the company typically creates 350 products every year and offers modifications and services to customers.
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Southco re-brand takes a customer centred approachWith a recent re-brand under its belt, Electronic Specifier recently attended the Southco European Headquarters, in Worcester for the company’s ‘Get to know me’ event where it officially launched its new brand initiative. The day began with a speech from Richard Pearman, General Manager in Europe who explained Southco, now a global company with 100,000 customers and products started off locally. With manufacturing plants all over the world, the company typically creates 350 products every year and offers modifications and services to customers.
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