TODO News ® December 2012 TODO® UK PRODUCTION FACILITY SET TO OPEN IN JANUARY 2013 As part of ambitious new plans to expand its product range and increase brand recognition worldwide, the world’s leading manufacturer of DRY-BREAK® couplings TODO® is pleased to announce the company’s new production facility in Margate, England will open for business on the 4th January 2013. Established in 1971 in Töreboda, Sweden, TODO® is now a prominent global brand within Gardner Denver Inc., Engineered Products Group. The relocation of the production facility will allow the company to improve and enhance the company’s production processes as well as make a significant investment in new test rigs and equipment. For a smooth transition between Sweden and the UK, TODO® have carefully selected a new team of specialist staff to work in the new Margate facility. Fully trained at the Töreboda plant in the company’s systems and processes, the team will work solely with TODO® products to provide the highest standards of knowledge and expertise. NEW LOOK NEWSLETTER As you can see from the new-look newsletter we’re investing heavily in the promotion of the TODO® brand and everything it stands for. We will continue releasing newsletters and we’re keen to share our success t. +44 (0)1843 222 850 f. +44 (0)1843 295 444 e. assist@todo.se www.todo.se stories. If you have any news about your TODO® product or the great service we offer please do get in touch. SUPPORT TEAMS IN UK AND SWEDEN AT YOUR SERVICE The TODO® existing sales support team in Sweden will remain in the Töreboda sales office, their new colleagues in the UK include Sales Engineers Graham Thompson and Rob Williams. A number of new appointments have also been made in quality, design, planner/buyer and goods-in inspection. With a considered and carefully planned transition, disruption to both TODO® and its customers has been kept to an absolute minimum whilst the company continues its ambitious global expansion plans. Graham Thompson Rob Williams Sam Blackmore Samantha Moore Margate based Sales Engineer Margate based Sales Engineer REPRESENTATIVES SWEDEN We are pleased to announce that Slangflex Johan Rudback AB, based in Gothenburg will be appointed TODO® Representative for Sweden from the 1st January 2013. UK AJ Couplings will continue to be TODO® Representative in the U.K. Design Engineer Quality Engineer PED ACCREDITATION FOR MARGATE FACILITY Todo products will continue to be manufactured to the high standard of EN ISO 9001:2008 accredited procedures – the product range will continue to conform to relevant international quality, performance and safety standards. Lloyds Register have visited Margate and confirmed that the facility meets the requirements of PED and can use their Notified Body registration on TODO® products made in Margate. t. +44 (0)1843 222 850 f. +44 (0)1843 295 444 e. assist@todo.se www.todo.se In preparation for the transfer of production, the entire Margate based Todo team took part in Appreciation Training for the Pressure Equipment Directive, lead by Lloyds Register.