Prime minister pops into Pentland HQ

25/07/2014
Prime minister pops into Pentland HQ
UK prime minister, David Cameron, and deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg, paid a visit to Pentland Brands global headquarters in London on July 25, to discuss with employees and management the performance domestically and internationally of brands such as Berghaus, Canterbury, Speedo, Ellesse, Mitre and Boxfresh.

They were also shown 3D modelling technology used in the development of a new swimming product, the Fastskin Speedo Elite goggle.

During the visit, Pentland chief executive, Andy Rubin, said: “We are proud that innovations and designs created by our talented teams here in the UK are sold all over the world. As a third-generation family company, our advantage is that we take a long-term approach to investing in talent, innovation and growing our business globally.”

Image shows David Cameron (left) and Nick Clegg viewing 3D modelling technology with Ed Batchelor of Pentland Brands.