Industry figure Ralph Humphries has taken the decision to step down and enjoy retirement after almost 40 years’ involvement in the family business Pendeford Metal Spinnings (aka Pendeford Housewares).
On September 15, Lee Parkin completed a successful share transfer, becoming the company’s new owner and managing director.
Ralph commented on the sale: “I’m happy to have found somebody like Lee to take the company forward. Someone who will protect jobs and maintain the integrity of the company with our valued customers as an absolute priority. I feel it’s a ‘win win’, enabling me to step down to enjoy retirement, yet finding a like-minded person with a similar attitude and passion towards continued success here at our Wolverhampton site.”
With 15 years industry experience, Lee has worked in various sales and managerial roles with brands and manufacturers such as Pyrex, Viners, Oneida, Anchor Hocking, George Wilkinson and RTA. In recent years, Lee has worked with SME manufacturers in homewares within a consulting capacity, while also owning a corporate gifting and procurement company.
Following completion, Lee stated: “I’ve known of Pendeford for many years and they’ve always maintained an excellent reputation within the industry for being a reliable honest company with traditional values. I’m excited having the opportunity to take the company forward and very much to serving our valued customers.”
He continued: “It is business as usual with our great team here in Wolverhampton and we’ll be investing significantly over the course of the coming weeks and months, in both additional personnel and site resources, that will allow us to meet the needs of our customers in an ever evolving climate.”
Top: New chapter: Lee Parkin, new owner and md of Pendeford Housewares with retiring Ralph Humphries and some of Pendeford’s products.
