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TOR announce re-organisation of business

TOR Designs and Handley Band Uniforms re-organise

 

4BR has been informed that TOR Designs and Handley Band Uniforms has re-organised its business.

Director Jon Handley told 4BR: "Following lengthy discussions with my fellow directors and in conjunction with our new business venture partners, we have taken the decision to formally close the business of TOR Designs Ltd and reorganise the business interests of TOR Banners and Handley Band Uniforms."

New venture

Jon added: "A new venture with the Waistcoat & Cravat Co Ltd of Leeds, with the continued involvement of Jon & Roger Handley will allow the historic supply of band uniforms and associated accessories to continue for many years to come."

4BR has been informed that the offices and manufacturing facility are now being moved to new premises combining, what Jon said was, "two extremely experienced workforces and sales teams."

Confident

Jon Handley is confident that the move will benefit customers as well as the new business: "The new venture will benefit from the addition of a new retail outlet and has seen substantial investment over the last few weeks in new embroidery and manufacturing plant."

We wish to assure all our clients who have orders in hand with the company that all work is being carried out to the same high standards and take the opportunity to apologise to clients who have experienced delays in this transition periodJon Handley

Apology

He added: "We wish to assure all our clients who have orders in hand with the company that all work is being carried out to the same high standards and take the opportunity to apologise to clients who have experienced delays in this transition period."

"Work is still in hand to transfer our IT and communcations to the new location, clients can contact us at the following numbers."

Telephone 01132 458324
e-mail torbanners@gmail.com
enquiries@torbanners.com
handleybanduniforms@gmail.com
enquiries@handleybanduniforms.com

Confident

Jon is confident that the new business will continue to propser: "Our client base in Europe, Canada and the USA continues to develop with the support and hard work of our dedicated agents who have worked with us to establish our brands worldwide. We are priveledged to supply many of North Americas finest Brass, Military and Concert bands with products we are proud to manufacture in the United Kingdom."

Thanks

He concluded: "We would like to thank our many valued customers in the UK, Europe, Canada and USA for their continued support and best wishes and look forward to meeting them at the Harrogate Section Finals, Pontins and the Midwest Music Festival in Chicago later this year."

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