H K Wentworth celebrates 70th birthday

Released 04/11/2011

British manufacturer of AF International opened its offices in 1941

British family-owned manufacturer H K Wentworth celebrates an amazing 70 years since the foundation of the company in 1941.

Part of its manufacturing portfolio is the renowned AF International Product Range, initially developed in the 1970's and supplies the office product and consumer markets with a range of specialist computer, office equipment and multi-media cleaning products.

Ron Jakeman, group managing director said: "This is a 70 year success story for British manufacturing. The H K Wentworth group of brands are all successful in their field and highly regarded by users in many industries. AF International has continued to develop and manufacture innovative cleaning products for new technologies and supports the trade and consumers with fantastic educational marketing campaigns."

The headquarters, located in The National Forest, Leicestershire employs over 100 local people. The company has offices situated in France, Germany, Australia, Brazil and China with a further 170 employees.

Jakeman continues: "We have a wealth of knowledge and experience which makes our brands so successful. We supply an incomparable service to customers globally wishing to buy branded or private label products. Our worldwide manufacturing expertise means minimum sourcing giving us total control, and ultimately our customer's total confidence in the products they purchase. With a 70 year track record, why buy from anyone else?"

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