EPE win supplier of the year voted by buying group members.
We would like to thank all the members who voted for us and for all staff members at EPE lets continue to give the best level of service to all our customers.
we will continue to carry out a great service – from ordering to delivering and offer a consistant level of professionalism
Click here to see our Managing Director Noel Pamment receiving the award from Mr David Parkes of AIS
This is just one of the things that makes the new EPE showroom unique—our complimentary product demonstrations! with a buying opportunity on promotions run by ourselves and the Brand manufacturers.
A qualified Chef and our sales managers utilize the live cooking station to demonstrate the unique performance capabilities of our brands. With a menu prepared to highlight specific appliance features, you can learn about our Electrical and Cookware ranges.
You may even pick up a few cooking techniques along the way. These demos are both fun and informative—not to mention delicious
A donation to Cancer Research UK. Andrea Member from Cancer Research recieved the donatation cheque from their Sales Team Leader – Hannah Broadhead who successfully completed The National Business College NVQ stages 1 and 2.
EPE would like to thank all of its customers for helping us support Cancer Research UK and a special thankyou to Hannah and her team.
To make a donation click here – Together we will beat cancer
You can now text EPE to request a call regarding any information you need.
If your in a rush but need information quickly give us a text and we will phone straight away, or if you are out on the road but require information about an order or returns – why wait ?
Just text Chrystal on:
07511 069 199
Philips continuously improves the performance of its products. Ecodesign benefits you and your environment; With this new line from Philips now available at EPE it will increase on our sales even further and allow us to keep giving you fantastic deals all year round
Russell Hobbs Cookware is excellent for boiling, frying and slow pot cooking making it perfect for the kitchen.
The aluminium Tower pressure cookers lock in vitamins due to the speed at which it can cook the food ensuring that the top flavor is locked in every time.
SO contact our sales team and place your order now!
EPE have secured an Exclusive Distribution agreement with Kenwood, To distribute the New Range of Kmix products to the Independant sector.
The Kmix Range has now expanded from being the award wining kitchen machine, table blender and food preparation products, to incorporate a matching kettle, toaster and filter coffee machine. Initially in raspberry the other two colours of peppercorn and almond will be following later in the year.
Dont miss this great chance to come and see us at the NEC Spring Fair 2012 the years largest home & gift event, with 300,000 NEW product launches, FREE seminars and trend presentations to benefit your business, and unmissable Spring Fair exclusive promotions.
EPE are exhibiting at the NEC Spring Fair from the 5th – 9th of February 2012, you can find us in Hall 1 at stand 1M14 – L15, why not stop by for a chat with one of our sales representatives to hear about the latest deals we have to offer? With all NEW product lines and EPE exclusives we will be showcasing the very best 2012 has to offer, not forgetting our premium product portfolio. Dont miss this opportunity to meet face to face with the UK’s leading SDA & Cookware distributor, we are proud to present to you the most premium brands and the most choice under one distribution in the UK all under one roof at the NEC Spring Fair.
See our premium product in action at Cooking Live an interactive kitchen located in the heart of Kitchen, Dining & Housewares – this is an opportunity to see the latest kitchen and dining products in action demonstrated by celebrity chefs.
This is one event you wont want to miss! Dont forget…
Stand 1M14-L15, Hall 1, 5 – 9th February!
This is sure to be an unmissable new housewares industry event
For more Information please click here
EPE Managing Director Noel Pamment said “We are happy to play a part in this years ceremony, presenting the award for ‘Tabletop Innovation WINNER’. EPE supply the most design innovative premium products and the most choice under one distribution to many independent retailers throughout the UK, therefore we feel this sponsorship is ideal for us.”
These events have consistently attracted speakers, delegates, sponsors and entries from Britain’s most important housewares retailers and suppliers.
This is sure to be an unmissable new housewares industry event
For more Information please click here
There was vast amounts of interest shown to EPE throughout the 4 day event which took place at the Birmingham NEC arena. This was shown by the overwhelming amount of visitors to the stand. Everyone who visited was able to see the various amount of different brands we distribute along with new products including the Russell Hobbs Allure range and the Jamie Oliver Bakeware range. There was also brands including Kenwood, Bosh , Phillips and Tefal. This showed the variety of the products we have.
We feel that the exposure from this event will help strengthen the brand even further and helped keep customers, stockists and independent retailers alike informed about the quality of our products.
EPE would like to thank everyone who came and visited the stand.
Don’t miss this great chance to come and see us at the NEC Autumn Fair 2011 the years largest home & gift event, with 300,000 NEW product launches, FREE seminars and trend presentations to benefit your business, and unmissable Autumn Fair exclusive promotions. EPE are exhibiting at the NEC Autumn Fair from the 4th – 7th of September 2011, you can find us in Hall 2 at stand 2G40, why not stop by for a chat with one of our sales representatives to hear about the latest deals we have to offer? With all NEW product lines and EPE exclusives we will be showcasing the very best 2011 has to offer, not forgetting our premium product portfolio. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet face to face with the UK’s leading SDA & Cookware distributor, we are proud to present to you the most premium brands and the most choice under one distribution in the UK all under one roof at the NEC Autumn Fair. This is one event you wont want to miss!
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Managing Director of EPE Noel Pamment was recently invited by brands such as Cuisinart, DeLonghi, Villaware and Tefal to name just a few, to this years Exclusively Housewares 10th Anniversary show Noel commented at the show by saying “It is important as the UK’s Leading SDA & Cookware Distributor that we support the brands and help them to continue their growth”.
See below a photo of Managing Director of EPE Noel Pamment on the Philips Stand
In the latest issue of Housewares Magazine’s “On The Board” Managing Director Noel Pamment gives readers an insight into life at the EPE Group.
He talks about what he feel’s is the most rewarding part of his job and also what is the most challenging aspect in his job role at EPE. He goes on to talk about what the future holds for The EPE Group and also the changes that would help the Housewares Industry.
Join the Cookshop and Housewares Association for ‘Carry On Cooking’ at Coghlans Cookery School, Chesterfield on Monday 23rd May. The event is a practical hands-on product training day for owners, managers and staff who wish to improve their product knowledge and cookery skills, with a sprinkle of fun and frolics!
Coghlans Cookery School is a brand new venue for the CHA, it is a purpose built Cookery School founded by Janet Coghlan who is a firm believer in traditional cooking methods and is the driving force behind the school with specialities in baking and breadmaking with a slant on flavoursome well cooked traditional food.
PDF flyer available for download here.
Book your time at the’Carry On Cooking’ event here.
EPE are proud to sponsor the event providing extra opportunities for Independent retailers.
The new identity was adopted at the association’s annual general meeting at Lingfield on May 4th. The previous name was adopted in the 2009 merger of the century-old BHF Group and the British Shops and Stores Association (bssa). It was always intended that once the merger had been consolidated, the final act would be to give it a new and clearer identity.
“BIRA heralds an important new force in the world of independents” said BIRA CEO Alan Hawkins, announcing the change. EPE is pleased to see the advancement of a key industry figure, this important transition shows the rapid progression of a market on a continual rise. EPE has made remarkable headway with growth & turnover alike over the course of our history, and would like to thank BHF-BSSA / BIRA for their encouragement & support over the years, we are pleased to offer our congratulations.
Click here to see the brand new BIRA website for further information.
Our monthly publication the Coffee Choice supported Project Waterfall over the month of April in conjunction with the first ever UK coffee Week. A percentage of our sales from the coffee choices highest margin products and most popular items has been donated to Project Waterfall, which is the charitable component of the UK Coffee Week. Our aim in partnership with the UK Coffee Week is to raise as much as possible toward the target £1 million to deliver safe drinking water and sanitation projects for impoverished coffee producing communities in Africa.
Click here to see Sam Rogan Media Marketing Executive, Kal Singh Commercial Director & Jacob John Senior Purchase Ledger Controller presenting the cheque
Once again EPE’s efforts acheivements, and stature within the SDA industry have been acknowledged with two distinguished awards from the BHF Direct Diamond Supplier Awards. Buying group members nominated EPE as the most prominent contender to win Best Turnover Growth 2011 & finalist for Best Marketing Finalist 2011. Adding to our ever expanding collection of awards including BHF Direct Diamond Supplier Awards most promising newcomer 2010 & Best marketing finalist 2010.
EPE would like to thank all staff members for their committment and loyalty to the development of the company and for providing exemplary service, and give thanks to all parties who nominated EPE.
To see our ceremonial certificate click here.
To see our Best Turnover Growth award click here.
EPE will be present on the Ascaso, De’Longhi & Lavazza stands during the event, we look forward to seeing you there to enjoy what the festival has on offer.
The London Coffee Festival was born out of a dream to create the world’s most inspiring celebration of coffee and food culture. London is rapidly becoming one of the greatest places on earth to discover, taste and share incredible coffee and gourmet food, and is now established at the centre of the new ‘third wave’ coffee scene. Taking place in the unique environment of the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, the coffee-obsessed and food fanatics will be immersed in a world of discovery, tastings, demonstrations and entertainment.
The festival will be taking place from Friday the 8th April 2011 through to Sunday the 10th of April 2011.
Click here to see whats in store for you at the festival.
EPE are always pleased to see positive and effective charitable organisations thriving and we have a prevailing history with donating to non profit organisations. 100% of donations will go directly to support Project Waterfall.
We were pleased to see such a specifically orientated project we can merge with our day to day business business, our monthly publication the Coffee Choice is a reputable premium end coffee buying guide and provides the perfect opportunity for EPE to give back to such a righteous cause. A percentage of our sales from the coffee choices highest margin products and most popular items will be given as a donation to the Project Waterfall charitable component of the UK Coffee Week. Our aim in partnership with the UK Coffee Week is to raise as much as possible toward the target £1 million to deliver safe drinking water and sanitation projects for impoverished communities.
Click here for more information on Project Waterfall.
With Ascaso’s recent launch to the flourishing UK coffee market what better marketing channels are available than a brand new showroom for customers to educate, familiarize & interact intimately with the entire range of beautiful Ascaso machines.
After EPE’s recent appointment as Ascaso’s UK distributor to the independent market, in an advance towards growth and development of the prestigious brand, the showroom was constructed as a means to exhibit the machines in a suitable enrvironment, a beautiful product cannot be done justice without beautiful surroundings.The showroom provides the opportunity for our customers to engage in range reviews with the entire range present allowing for easy selection of desired colours & models, compare machines performance, view live demonstrations, familiarize and educate themselves about the machines. Barista courses available on request.
Click here to see the Ascaso demonstration showroom
Brand new for 2011 Kenwoods kMix Boutique range exclusively available from EPE to the independent market. Available in a gorgeous range of exclusive unique and bright colours the range really is a jaw dropper.
EPE are proud to welcome yet another exclusive line into their extensive product portfolio. The already established kMix range, also exclusively available from EPE, was an immidiate hit within the industry, the stunning new range of colours are sure to be a favourite. Available in Magenta, Blue, Green, Yellow & Orange there is sure to be a colour to suit your taste. Click Here to see the range.
Dont miss the chance to see the beautiful kMix Boutique range and various other EPE exclusives at the NEC Spring Fair 2011. This is one event you wont want to miss! See us at Stand J46, Hall 2!
Click here to see our Spring Fair company profile.
The Graef TO101.uk Toaster is the latest product to receive a WHICH Best Buy in their latest tests.
WHICH said:
Does it make great toast?
Yes, it does. It gives very good coverage, turning the whole slice a lovely golden-brown colour on the medium setting.
It’s also a very good option if you like to eat a wide variety of breads. As well as fitting all the standard bread styles, it will fit slices from bloomer loaves, and pitta bread. And tall slices will also fit if they’re turned on their side. What’s more, its slots are wide enough to fit thick slices – perfect if you like a nice chunky bite to your toast.
See the full specification for the TO101.uk on page 11 0f Buyers Choice November 2012
HOME 2013 will take place on 13-15th January in London’s Earls Court 2, after a successful debut show in 2012 preparations are well underway for an even bigger homewares and interiors event.
Bugatti Italy will showcase their electrical and cookware ranges on their stand B12. Top Moka, Ascaso and Graef will also have brand presence.
Cookshop have a full article on the show on page 12 of their November 2012 edition, with Bugatti listed as one of the top international companies listed as supporting the show.
EPE were in the news again this week as the new EPE Trade site portal goes live!
ERT had the following press release:
EPE Group, the leading distributor of premium small domestic appliances, has unveiled a new trade portal on its website, which will make it easier than ever for its customers to order products and check on stock levels.
The company, which operates from a 50,000 square feet warehouse in Bradford, handles a number of exclusive brands including Ascaso, Bugatti Italy, Graef and Top Moka, and distributes Gaggia, Kenwood, Philipsl and Tefal.
Harry Singh, EPE’s Group’s investment, sales and marketing director, said: “We are delighted to launch our new trade portal which represents a significant investment by the company.
“The portal will make it easier than ever for our customers to order, as customers will be able to place orders and check on up-to-date prices 24/7, in real-time.”
To use the EPE trade portal, retailers need to send an email to online@epeinternational.com to receive their log-in details.
The Saeco Intelia Focus Bean to cup Espresso maker makes its debut on the cover of Coffee Choice this month. The espresso maker, which was awarded 5 stars by the Mail Online recently, features ceramic grinders, adjustable coffee strengths and one touch espresso and long coffee options ensuring professional coffee results every time. The Saeco Intelia is the perfect coffee machine to entertain and impress your guests this Christmas, with it’s sharp, futuristic lines the unit is designed to be the centerpiece on any kitchen worktop.
See the full specification for this machine on page 30 of Coffee Choice November 2012.
The EPE Trade Site is almost complete.
EPE customers will soon be able to login to the trade site to check stock, prices and place orders, as well as download Hi-Res images of all the products.
To be able to use the Trade Site as soon as it goes live request your log-in details now.
Email – online@epeinternational.com with your company details.
EPE exhibited at their first RETRA the (radio, electrical and television retailer’s association)
Trade Show at The Bridge Hotel, Wetherby, it gave EPE the opportunity to meet with Associate members and exhibit and introduce their products and the company to Retra dealer members.
RETRA hold numerous trade shows for their members throughout the year up and down the country. The show was EPE’s first step in building strong working relationships with the RETRA team and all its members.
A recent article in The Daily Mail from consumer group Which? confirmed buying from the independents is the right way to buy!
The article reads:
Independent shops often sell electrical goods just as cheaply as large chain stores, according to the consumer group Which?
More than 1,200 independent retailers in the UK buy products through Europe’s largest electrical buying group, Euronics.
A Which? researcher compared the prices of a washing machine, kettle and TV at five Euronics retailers with the prices at BHS, Comet, Currys,
Debenhams, House of Fraser, John Lewis, PC World and Selfridges. The kettle was priced the same at all five Euronics stores and the four superstores that sold it. For the TV, all five Euronics stores and five chains offered almost the same price.
For the washing machine, all five Euronics retailers had the same price, but at two of the big chains it was £20 more expensive, while one had the same price, and one was selling it for £20.99 less.
Which? says: ‘Our snapshot research has suggested that it’s possible to find prices that are as low as electrical superstore deals, while also supporting local businesses.’
Top Moka coffee pots are designed and created in the breathtaking Lake Maggiore’s panorama, located in the north-west of Italy.
The coffee pots are all handmade from alimentary aluminum and produced with the most accurate treatments by highly skilled artisans. Top Moka Italia is the only company remaining that produces aluminum moka coffee makers entirely in Italy, and the only one around the world to have such a wide range of colours.
The “Top”, is the classic and original stovetop coffee maker and is designed to steam brew an excellent espresso coffee. The double bottom and the boiler heat releaser, allow a smooth and gradual coffee outflow, taking full advantage of the best coffee blends.
The Top is available in 1, 3 and 6 cups sizes and is also available in stylish gift boxes “Queen of Hearts” for 1 and 2 cups models, with matching saucers and cups.
The “Mini” Espresso Maker steam-brews strong, espresso coffee in about five minutes, and is available in either a single or double-cup design.
Entirely made of Alimentary aluminum, the coffee is channeled directly from the boiler to the cups, through arched tubes.
Coffee is dispensed in a few seconds and can be served by bringing the pot to the table by means of a small protruding handle, or by sliding out the cups.
“Mini” Queen of Hearts boxed sets with matching cups and saucers make the perfect gift and are available in both one and two cup.
Top Moka is the latest brand managed addition to the EPE Group, to view the full range on offer turn to page 45 of Coffee Choice October 2012.
EPE are featured in this weeks ERT magazine amidst their drive to recruit retailers across the country.
The article on page 6 reads:
Distributor of small domestic appliances, the EPE Group, has announced that its business is seeing year-on-year growth and is launching a recruitment drive across the UK.
The company, which distributes brands including Gaggia, Kenwood, Tefal and Villaware, is looking to expand further.
EPE Group investment, sales and marketing director Harry Singh said: “We are looking to recruit retailers across the country and it is important that retailers don’t bury their heads in the sand. There is money to be made in small domestic appliances.”
EPE have introduced another exclusive product to the SDA market this month.
Philips have launched the Viva Collection SaladMaker and have chosen EPE to be the exclusive distributor for the UK.
The Philips SaladMaker leaves it’s rivals standing on all levels. At 200W it has the power, with an extra large feeding tube it has the speed, and with slicing, grating, shredding, julienne and French fry stainless steel disks it has the variety!
The SaladMaker also cuts directly into your bowl making your salad ready to serve directly. And it doesn’t stop at salad the SaladMaker also cuts vegetables, cheese and even meats it really is a great versatile product!
Turn to page 48 in EPE’s Buyers Choice October 2012 for the full specification
EPE are offering an Ascaso Arc Versatile espresso machine to one lucky EPE customer this month. Correctly count the number of bats hidden inside this month Coffee Choice and you could be in with a chance of winning!
Simply search the brochure for the bats and email your answer to sally@epeinternational.com, if you have the correct number you will be entered into the free prize draw. One lucky person will be drawn at random on the 31st October. Good Luck!
To view an image and the specification of the Ascaso Arc Versatile turn to page 3 of Coffee Choice October 2012.
EPE were back at the NEC, Birmingham earlier this month and had their best show yet! Autumn Fair 2012 ran from 2nd-5th September and welcomed over 32, 000 visitors over the four days.
EPE welcomed customers old and new to the stand in Hall 2 and reported their best sales to date from a show affirming that they are “The UK’s leading premium SDA & Cookware distributor”.
EPE are currently putting the final touches to the new on-line EPE Trade Site.
EPE customers will soon be able to login to the trade site to check stock, prices and place orders, as well as download Hi-Res images of all the products.
To be able to use the Trade Site as soon as it goes live request your log-in details now.
Email – online@epeinternational.com with your company details.
Noel Pamment, managing director at EPE is listed in the Top 30 Most Influencers in Progressive Housewares. They write:
“Small Electricals distributor to cookshops and department stores, EPE’s influence on the housewares market has grown in tandem with the growth in small electrical appliance sales and the coffee culture boom. Market research company, GfK Retail and Technology UK says the Small Domestic Appliances market was worth £2.4 billion in 2011, and the UK saw an increase of 4.9% in total growth compared to 2010. Staying in tune with customer needs, Noel leads the EPE team, assisted by Investment, Sales and Marketing Director, Harry Singh. Noel works with leading brands, including De’Longhi, Kenwood, Gaggia, Krups, tefal, Philips, Bosch and Russell Hobbs.
Graef Toaster TO90UK scored highly in Which? Magazines October feature on the best toasters for breadmaker bread.
Which? state that breadmaker bread is often taller and wider than sliced bread from commercially produced loaves, which means untoasted edges in an average toaster. However the Graef toaster has long slots that fit larger slices when turned sideways, making it versatile enough to cope with a range of sizes and make toasting breadmaker bread easy.
See Page 10 of this months Buyers Choice for the TO90UK and the range of Graef products available.
EPE has become the latest associate member of RETRA, the radio, electrical and television retailer’s association.
Harry Singh, Investment, Sales and Marketing Director, said: “Independent electrical retailers are the mainstay of our business, so it made perfect sense for us to become an associate member of RETRA.
“We look forward to building a strong working relationship with the RETRA team and all it members.”
Bryan Lovewell, RETRA’s chief executive, said: “Strong relationships between businesses is crucial, and so we are pleased to welcome EPE Group as an associate member of RETRA.
EPE have yet again proved they are The UK’s Leading Premium SDA and Cookware Distributor as they add Rowenta products to their EPE Exclusive list.
EPE now stock a range of Rowenta products including the Steamium iron, Garment Steamer and the Liberty Press.
The EPE Exclusive range can be viewed in this months Buyers Choice on page 25-26.
EPE has appointed well respected industry journalist Simon King as its new PR advisor.
Simon, who also handles PR for the radio, electrical and television retailer’s association (RETRA), runs Simon King Media, a PR/journalism consultancy. He also worked on trade title ERT for 11 years.
Harry Singh, investment, sales and marketing director, and Noel Pamment, managing director at EPE, said they were both delighted to appoint Simon King Media as the new provider of PR services to EPE.
Noel said: “I’ve always been a great believer in the independent retail sector and I believe my company is going to do a substantial amount of business with them in the next 12 months.
“Simon also has a passion for the independent retail sector and he has a proven track record, making him well placed to communicate our message to the retail trade.”
Harry added: “ EPE is growing year-on-year and we are sure that with Simon on board that we can grow the business even further.”
Simon said: “I’m delighted to add EPE to my list of clients and look forward to working with them, to ensure that retailers are well informed about the company’s brands, products and services.”
EPE have recently launched the WV75 PLUS Battery Driven Window Vacuum in white as an EPE Exclusive and the product received excellent feedback by visitors at the recent Autumn Fair. The product was available to try out throughout the show on the demonstration station on the EPE stand. The product is extremely quick and easy to use.
The EPE Exclusive WV75PLUS comes with a number of extras, including a microfibre wiper and an extra squeegee for smaller windows. Along with a FREE FSDU if you buy 9 units or more.
You can view the full specification of the WV75PLUS along with the whole range of KARCHER products available from EPE in this month Buyers Choice on pages 57-58.
