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Peli celebrates its 20th anniversary in Europe
Based in Barcelona, Peli Products is the EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa) Headquarters of Pelican Products Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective cases and advanced portable lighting tools.
In 1997, Peli Products opened in Barcelona its first office in Europe and the strategic base of operations for international expansion. This office quickly transformed into the EMEA Headquarters. Today the Barcelona office looks after nearly 100 countries across EMEA that are managed daily by an international team covering sales, finance, marketing, customer services, logistics, quality and human resources.
“During the past 20 years Peli has thrived in serving a diverse group of customers throughout the EMEA region by offering products built to the highest and most demanding standards. When I started the project to drive the expansion of Pelican in Europe, it quickly became clear that Barcelona was the right choice for the EMEA Headquarters. Barcelona had an excellent business infrastructure, high quality facilities that welcomed new businesses, and a port for efficient logistics. This, coupled with its cosmopolitan, hard-working environment and access to great local and international talent has really helped us to succeed,” says Scott Ermeti, Senior Vice President of Pelican Products International Business, and founder of the EMEA Branch in Barcelona.
“Our expansion strategy drove Peli to become the leader in key markets as diverse as Oil & Gas, Fire & Rescue, Law Enforcement, Military, Aerospace, Petrochemical, Broadcast, Outdoor, just to name few of them,” adds Ermeti.
Piero Marigo, Peli Products EMEA Managing Director, adds: “Peli has over 90 employees currently working for the EMEA region, from diverse cultures, speaking more than 15 languages and with a solid international background. The company strongly believes that becoming a market leader is not only about producing premium products, but also hiring the most talented people who have a passion not only for the products, but also to develop strategies and innovative solutions for our customers”.
Peli Products, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, has multiple offices in key countries of EMEA; an Advanced Case Solutions Facilities based in the UK – where high-end projects of bespoke solutions are engineered and assembled – and a centre in Germany in charge of manufacturing the most popular models of the Peli Protective Cases range. In addition, the company has two warehouses, one in the Netherlands and another in Dubai which was opened in 2015 to optimize customer service, improve delivery times and make smaller shipments economically viable to the Middle East and Africa customers.
From high-risk environments; from the depths of caves to the heights of military aircraft, Peli’s products have accompanied professionals who risk their lives every day for the law, the security and safety of others. Peli provides extreme protection cases and safety certified lighting solutions that empower users to thrive in the most decisive missions in their lives, be it for adventure, fun or professional excellence and outstanding sense of duty.
For more information: see www.peli.com
Dive Worldwide has recently introduced Kenya to its portfolio of dive destinations, making it a new must-visit for divers. The company has chosen Temple Point Resort, located in Watamu, a small town on Kenya’s Indian Ocean Coast. The resort embodies the spirit of Kenya, with thatched roof buildings and bright white interiors, complemented with local art. The Creek Deluxe rooms enjoy a creek view and sunset vistas, whilst Boutique Garden rooms offer peace nestled in lush greenery.
An abundance of activities such as golf, stand up paddleboarding and kite surfing await those looking for action; while those in search of rejuvenation may partake in a range of yoga classes, or indulge in the spa. Spend evenings dining poolside dining or lazing in hammocks suspended over the creek; there is no detail missed at Temple Point.
The waters surrounding Temple Point Resort are bustling with life, however, there is also an opportunity to explore on dry land. Tsavo National Park is close enough for a day safari, allowing guests to double up on the wildlife experiences Kenya has to offer, from elephants to whale sharks.
Suggested Dive Itinerary: Dive and Discover Kenya
Embark on an adventure to one of Africa’s finest marine parks, Watamu, the first of its kind in the continent. Created in 1968, Watamu offers excellent diving and snorkelling for those of all experience levels. Lively coral reefs and the surrounding waters are home to over 1,000 species of fish, devil rays, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins and turtles.
DEAL: Stay 12 nights for the price of 10 at Temple Point Resort
Price: Dive and Discover Kenya now costs £2295pp, saving £150 per person. Including international flights from the UK, 12 nights’ B&B (for the price of 10), transfers, 5 days, 10 dive pack, tanks and weights. Based on travel in September ONLY. https://www.diveworldwide.com/trip-ideas/dive-discover-kenya#details
For more information visit: diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302 087
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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