Established in 1904 as a small family retail business in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, Portwest has emerged as a leading global manufacturer and distributor of workwear and PPE that is recognised as one of the fastest growing workwear brands in the world, with distribution now stretching to over 130 companies worldwide. With its acquisition of the respected Prime Mover (2017) and Huski (2018) brands in Australia, Portwest established a firm foothold in the local workwear category, in which it continues to grow its market share.
Despite its recent strong growth in international markets, Portwest retains the values of a family-run business, with the descendants of its founder Charles Hughes still owning and running the company. Ownership of its own factories in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Myanmar allows Portwest full control over quality, lead times and transparency when it comes ethical sourcing and supply chain management.
Scrupulous in upholding its excellent standards of product development and design – which have always been at the heart of its competitive advantage in its 120 years of operation – Portwest retains a team of world class product designers who specialise in high-visibility and flame-resistant workwear, hand protection, safety footwear, PPE, and wearable technology. The award-winning design team are just one part of a family of over 4,500 global employees, a testament to the growth trajectory and ongoing success of the Portwest brand.
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