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Supplying theEducation SectorA guide to the supply of Footwear, First Aid Kits and Accessories, Hazard Protection Clothing, Safety Gloves, PPE and Corporate Wear through CPC framework agreement 2011/875.

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Arco is the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment and workwear offering a world-class range of over 170,000 products. We provide expert advice and safety solutions to organisations and their employees to protect them from accidents and illness at work. Founded in 1884 Arco is a family owned business with a heritage spanning four generations.

With over 125 years’ experience of supplying companies throughout the UK and beyond, we have developed an unrivalled level of expertise and depth of knowledge. We are now regarded as the leading authority in workplace safety, delivering expert advice and safety solutions to local business owners and managers to protect themselves and their workforce.

Headquartered in Hull, we reach our customers through an extensive product catalogue, interactive website, regional sales offices and national network of trade counters. We pride ourselves on great availability, performance and price. As Experts in Safety we are widely recognised as a provider of specialist advice and this is further supported by our training and consultancy division.

We can supply over 170,000 products which means we can offer you the premium brands in the industry plus a wide range of own branded ethically sourced products. Our own brand is a guarantee of quality that products have been expertly designed, tested and are fit for the job. It’s our aim to provide you with great availability, performance and price.

Core Purpose and ValuesArco’s mission is to keep people safe at work and we are committed to delivering this goal through our core values. Our values are more than just statements; they define our reasons for being in business and what it means to be part of our extensive Arco family.

With traditional family values at the heart of everything we do, our core purpose is to make work a better place for people and we pride ourselves on our core values;

• Respect for people • Hard work and enterprise • Excellence in reputation

Quality Management SystemsAt Arco we continually strive to deliver excellence in both our product and customer service. To demonstrate this we have invested heavily and we are the first safety distributor to have our own, in house, independently accredited Product Assurance Laboratory. To achieve this we operate a Quality Management System that is measured to the BS EN ISO 9001 Standard. All locations have successfully attained BS EN ISO9001:2008. Head Office Group Departments, plus the National Distribution Centre, and Hull Branch are now registered to BS OHSAS18001:2007 and together with the Arco Clothing Centre all have registered to BS EN ISO14001:2004

Safety StandardsAny product which conforms to an EN standard is tested through the relevant certification process. In addition, on a yearly basis all Arco own brand products are put through due diligence testing to ensure continued conformity. As we are members of the BSIF Registered Safety Supplier Scheme you can be confident that we will supply safety equipment which is genuine and compliant with the relevant standards and regulations. The BSIF monitor and regulate members of the scheme by conducting regular standards audits.

Arco Working Together with the Education SectorArco is the UK’s leading supplier of safety products and workwear. With a strong heritage and expertise in supplying the education sector, Arco is proud to be an approved supplier of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) providing excellent value workwear and safety equipment to educational establishments. Arco has been awarded contracts to work with various types of educational institutions including colleges, academies and universities. This brochure provides an introduction to Arco and how we work with CPC framework members.

Trading with ArcoWe are able to work with the education sector in a way that suits you, predominantly either:

1. Through Framework AgreementsWe are a member of a number of EU compliant framework agreements covering the public sector.

2. DirectShould your organisation favour a direct approach, either via Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) tendering or for lower value transactions, our sales contract team can assist. Either way our branch network or sales management team can help.

Customers can access our extensive product range, comprehensive safety services and the widest choice of delivery solutions using either of these methods.

There are three main ways to trade with us:• Trade Counter NetworkWe have the largest Trade Counter network across the UK, so we are never far away. We have over 40 branches around the UK, each stocking 3,000 of our best selling products, providing a convenient and local ordering channel.

• Sales Office NetworkWe have a nationwide network of 150 Account Managers and 250 Telephone Account Managers which manage accounts from one of our 10 regional offices. Located throughout the UK, wherever you’re based we will have an office local to you.

• Online at www.arco.co.ukAll Arco account holders receive a personalised online account enabling them to log on and order items 24 hours a day. Customers can also request online invoicing so invoices are emailed which helps to reduce waste.

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contentsIntroduction to Arco Arco Working Together with the Education Sector 1 The Arco Product Assurance Lab 3-4 Corporate Social Responsibility 5 Arco National Distribution Centre (NDC) 6 Arco Clothing Centre (ACC) 7 Arco Training and Consultancy 8 Arco E-Marketplace Customers 9 E-Commerce Solutions 10 Trade Counter Network 11Framework Agreements Crescent Purchasing Consortium 12Case Study Loughborough University 13 University of Cambridge 14Products 15-30

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Independent Accreditation Our Product Assurance laboratory aims to provide our customers with a level of confidence which is second to none in our industry. It is important to us to demonstrate expertise and independence and therefore we have had our laboratory independently accredited by SATRA, the world’s leading authority on international legislation and testing.

SATRA is responsible for the standards of testing of a wide range of products including footwear, leather, clothing, textiles, safety products, PPE and workwear. Many of its test methods become industry standards and its production efficiency and accreditation systems are unrivalled. As members of SATRA we have professional support in ensuring quality, efficiency and fitness for purpose of our products. We also have access to scientists, technologists and manufacturing experts.

To drive standards even further we are currently working towards ISO 17025 UKAS Certification. ISO 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories is an internationally recognised standard.

To achieve accreditation, laboratories undergo a rigorous auditing process, based on an ability to test to particular test methods and standards.

Our mission is to influence industry standards and to develop, source and supply the highest quality products.

Our customers tell us that product quality is one of the most important factors of our service to them. They want to feel totally assured that the products we supply them will keep their people safe. With our core purpose to keep people safe at work we are committed to delivering high quality, safe and reliable products which meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

To demonstrate this we have invested heavily and are now the first safety distributor to have our own, in house, independently accredited Product Assurance Laboratory.

Having our own laboratory will offer us a far greater opportunity to test during product development and beyond. This will compliment the certification and due diligence testing regime which is already well established.

We aim to drive improvements in quality standards across the industry. We will test products to recognised standards, and beyond. Where we think that accepted practices and standards can be improved, we will challenge them and influence change.

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State of the Art Facility The Arco Product Assurance Laboratory

After researching existing laboratories throughout the UK we have designed and invested in our own facility which we are confident will enable us to deliver exceptional quality and product assurance to our customers.

The laboratory has been built to meet the conditioning requirements relevant for a product testing laboratory whilst minimising the impact on the environment. All test equipment has been purchased from leading European manufacturers to ensure that all products can be tested to the relevant standards.

Testing: hi-vis clothingThe new Arco Product Assurance laboratory can undertake testing of hi-vis clothing to EN ISO 20471:2013 – ‘High visibility warning clothing for professional use’. All high-visibility clothing products have to incorporate both fluorescent and retro-reflective materials.

Performance specifications are given for chromaticity and luminance and also for retro-reflection as well as for the minimum areas and for the placement of the materials.

Testing: safety footwearThe new Arco Product Assurance laboratory contains a complete set of test equipment to allow tests to be carried out to the clauses of EN 20345. This specifies basic requirements for safety footwear used for general purpose. Additional optional requirements may also be tested. The standard includes tests against mechanical risks, slip resistance, thermal risks and ergonomic behaviour. Testing is carried out in accordance with ISO 20344, the standard specifying methods for testing footwear designed as PPE.

Testing: glovesThe new Arco Product Assurance laboratory contains a set of test equipment to allow tests to be carried out for the mechanical testing of gloves to the requirements of EN 388:2003, Protective gloves against mechanical risks. Tests can be conducted to measure a glove’s resistance to abrasion, blade cuts, tear and puncture. Where necessary it is possible to measure cut resistance beyond cut level 5 to International ISO Standard ISO 13997.

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Arco in the CommunityAt Arco we are dedicated to our Corporate Social Responsibility programme and continually demonstrate this by supporting local communities and charities donating in excess of 1% of pre-tax profits annually.

We formed the Arco Group Charity Committee in 2003 to lend a formal structure to our socially responsible initiatives. We support employees who are involved with their local charities or community groups, matching individual funds raised.

We take an immense amount of pride in how active our people are socially and the positive impact they have for causes within their communities. As a business we support their endeavours – giving every member of staff two days paid time off for volunteering each year.

Supply Chain ManagementWe have put many initiatives and processes in place to ensure that we trade in a way that upholds our core values. We were the first distributor to become members of ETI and have progressed to chair the General Merchandise Caucus Group which helps to shape ETI policies and priorities. We fully subscribe to the ETI Base Code and have incorporated this internationally recognised code of labour practice into our own Ethical Policy.

• Employment is freely chosen• Freedom of association and the right to collective

bargaining are respected• Working conditions are safe and hygienic• Child labour shall not be used• Living wages are paid• Working hours are not excessive• No discrimination is practised• Regular employment is provided• No harsh or inhumane treatment is allowed

In 2010 we became a member of Sedex, the Supplier Ethical Data Exchange, a not for profit membership organisation dedicated to driving improvements in responsible and ethical business practices in global supply chains. Being an ‘AB Member’ allows us to share ethical company information in one place. We can also view our supplier’s data so that we can ensure they meet the high standards we work to.

Fairtrade works to ensure a better deal for Third World Producers. The FAIRTRADE mark ensures small-scale cotton farmers in the developing world receive a better deal. Arco is proud to support this initiative and offers a range of cotton T-shirts and polo shirts within our workwear offer.

Environmental ResponsibilityEnvironmental sustainability is also really important to us and we have a number of ongoing projects to help us achieve our goals. These include initiatives to make product packaging improvements as well as waste and energy management schemes. For example 99% of packaging waste at the NDC is sent for recycling.

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Since its opening in 2000, Arco’s National Distribution Centre (NDC) has become one of Hull’s major landmarks, winning awards for its innovative design. Purpose-built, the 200,000 square foot facility is externally supported, which eliminates the need for internal columns and allows maximum utilisation of the space available.

The NDC has over 40,000 stock locations to accommodate our comprehensive product range, with a variety of picking locations and bulk pallet storage types available.

We hold approximately 17,000 products in stock and available for immediate despatch.

For specific customer contracts, we offer an additional service, and by agreement, we are able to stock product extensions to our standard range, enabling us to service their specific needs in conjunction with their standard product deliveries.

State-of-the-art FacilitiesThe NDC operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, processing over 16,000 order lines and despatching over 7,000 parcels and 200 pallets on a daily basis. We have invested heavily in the NDC over recent years to ensure that its service capability increases in line with our business growth.

The operational working of the NDC is directed using a highly sophisticated warehouse management system, with a bespoke configuration to meet our specific needs and optimise operational efficiency.

Both stock and orders flow through the NDC via an extensive network of automated conveyors and a large fleet of manual handling equipment including gondola cranes and very narrow aisle (VNA) trucks. Our state-of-the-art facilities enable the NDC team to move the thousands of stocked products around the building accurately and efficiently each day, and gives us the capacity, resilience and flexibility to provide the high levels of customer service needed to despatch products efficiently and we are proud of our average on time despatch figure of 99.9% and our average accuracy figure of 99.8%.

Expert ServiceThe facilities and equipment at the NDC are only part of our success. The NDC operates efficiently and effectively because of its people. We invest in our staff by offering all employees at the NDC the chance to complete an NVQ Level 2 qualification in warehousing and distribution. Our highly skilled and motivated team is passionate about delivering only the highest standard of service to our customers. It is this dedication that ensures that each and every order that passes through the building is picked, packed and despatched as though it is the most important order of the day.

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The ACC is a 60,000 square foot unit in Fulwood, Lancashire and the biggest garment decoration centre of its kind in the UK. The scale of the operation means Arco has the stock and production capacity to handle large orders quickly. We supply some of the UK’s best known blue chip companies with corporate decorated clothing and deliver over 9,000 brand applications on 7,500 garments each day.

First Class ServiceWe are able to offer a branding service that includes all elements of the process from design concept right through to delivery.

This innovative approach reduces costs and saves time, ensuring competitive pricing and the very best quality, consistency of service and delivery options to suit you.

Our fast turnaround begins with orders being input into our system, which delivers them straight to the ACC. We hold a large stock of garments, enabling work to start as soon as orders arrive.

Our service promise is to despatch all embroidery orders up to 500 garments five days after receipt of order, although a fast-track-next-day service is always available. For larger orders, we require up to nine days. In the past 12 months, we have despatched 99.2% of all order lines on time.

Quality AssuranceThe site is accredited to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems. We have a full-time onsite QC Team Leader responsible for managing our quality process. Our Quality Assurance checks are thorough, with every item being quality checked before despatch, represented by a returns rate of only 0.05%.

Branding and Labelling OptionsEmbroidery

We can embroider any corporate identity whether simple or complex in design onto a wide range of clothing. Garments can also be personalised with the wearer’s name. State-of-the-art technology has the ability to stitch a large number of different colours, producing striking, intricate work to a very high standard.

Heat Sealing

A full heat-sealing (transfer) service is also offered, particularly suitable for hazardwear such as hi-vis waistcoats or jackets, and can also be used on selected items of workwear.

Badging, Tabbing and Labelling

We are also able to produce textile badges, which can be stitched onto any garment as required. In addition, should you require tax tabs or laundry labels sewing into garments, we have the in-house capabilities to meet your needs.

Wearer Packing ServiceArco makes it easy for businesses to maintain a corporate identity by putting together a set of workwear for each employee as part of its bespoke wearer packaging service.

Arco works with businesses to identify what workwear is required; branded workwear can be efficiently ordered online.

Once the order is received, Arco puts together a personalised package for an employee based on individual requirements and sizes. All decorated garments, plus any additional items, are specifically packed for the employee, fully labelled and sent directly to the individual wearer or department.

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ConsultancyArco’s consultants provide one-to-one safety advice specifically for your business. When your business depends upon full health, safety and environmental compliance, it’s reassuring to know that Arco has a team of specialists dedicated to helping you fulfil your obligations.

Our competent personal service provides you with access to experienced safety professional when you need them, so you can effectively and efficiently manage everyday health and safety issues.

Arco has expertise in a wide range of specialisms including areas such as fire, confined space, DSEAR, respiratory or HAZOP. Our experienced team can offer proven practical advice on commercial insight tailored to your sector.

Specialist ServicesWe provide a range of specialist health and safety services, so you can benefit from expertise in specific industry areas without having to set up a dedicated in-house department. Our team has a wealth of experience covering a vast range of requirements including planned maintenance, occupational hygiene and respiratory equipment training and repair.

Health and Safety Training When it comes to training we take time to understand the needs of your business and take time to develop bespoke courses so that our training delivers maximum benefit.

We understand how difficult it can be to release staff for training, so all our programmes can be delivered through day release, block release or at shift times to suit you. To make sure you receive the specific training support you need, we allocate a dedicated NEBOSH trained advisor, who will take time to understand your specific requirements.

We offer training courses accredited by the following industry bodies:

NEBOSH

IOSH: Managing Safely, Safety for Senior Executives, Working Safely

Client Contractor National Safety Group: Safety Passport Courses

Water Jetting Association: High Pressure Water Jetting Courses

Safety Pass Alliance: Core Day, Core Refresher, Quarries

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health

Mobile Confined Space Entry TrainingArco Training & Consultancy offer expert training and specialist safety services for working in confined spaces. We take time to understand your needs and develop courses, training and services to mirror the way you work, enabling maximum benefit to you and your employees.

The confined space entry mobile training unit enables confined space training; face fit testing and breathing apparatus training with both theoretical and practical training to take place on site.

For more information contact:

Tel: 01482 347590 or email: [email protected]

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Science WarehouseThe Science Warehouse vision is to be a social buying platform which actively guides users to make the best possible buying decisions. With a managed supplier community at its core, their solution allows all types of organisations large and small to achieve the full benefits of e-commerce.

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EGS- A PROACTIS Company With Omega eMarketplace, it’s fast and easy to purchase online. Browse and choose from all your suppliers in one place using a single shopping basket and price comparison tools to get best value. With EGS, your organisation can avoid purchasing from multiple suppliers in different ways – using a mixture of websites, paper catalogues, emails and phone ordering. Omega provides you with your own online e-marketplace with all your approved suppliers in one place

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GeMGeM is the only contracts database and eMarketplace for the Higher and Education sector to view and purchase from nationally discounted education specific price lists. It is a contracts database and eMarketplace with an inbuilt request for quote function providing you with the opportunity to complete request for quotes on precontracted items to ensure the best value for money on your purchases.

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@UK PLC@UK PLC is a transactional b2b marketplace providing integrated eCommerce and eProcurement worldwide with over one million users. They provide a joined up set of eBusiness solutions including spend analysis, purchase to pay, and an Ecommerce marketplace that connects into supplier eCommerce systems.

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Parabilis The Parabilis e-procurement system is a combination of new Aptos modules and access to an electronic marketplace. Parabilis provides an addition to, not a replacement for, the standard Aptos PO Management module. Parabilis supports three trading options, Hosted Catalogues, Punch-Out and Free text which is generally used for suppliers who only receive a few orders, and/or for items which do not lend themselves to catalogues.

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ProcServe - The Government eMarketplaceThe Government eMarketplace brings together a suite of electronic procurement tools that enables departments to access the centrally managed contracts and transact as necessary. It includes access to five modules: 1. easy access catalogue portal, 2. the dynamic marketplace, 3. punchOut plus, 4. access to centrally approved content and 5. access to the full eMarketplace.

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Arco E-marketplace Customers

Many business processes can be very lengthy and paper heavy, they can also affect the efficiency of a business because they are very time consuming. Using an online system which doesn’t include any manual processes and is 100% computer based can have multiple benefits including visibility of orders, improved efficiency and increased speed of the order process.

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)EDI is the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents in a standard electronic format between business partners. By moving from a paper-based exchange of business document to one that is electronic, businesses enjoy major benefits such as reduced cost, increased processing speed, reduced errors and improved relationships with business partners.

A typical manual process looks like this, with lots of paper and people involvement.

Using a EDI process, IT systems speak to each other:

Product SelectionWe offer punchout functionality via cXML or SAP OCI, allowing you to take advantage of the many features of the Arco website and have the products populate your own ordering platform. This allows us to put in place product restrictions, purchasing lists and allows you access to all of the product information available through our award winning website.

Benefits of online procurement • A single user interface - All approved vendors will have

uploaded their product catalogue.

• Improves cost saving - Products can directly be compared against one another, enabling the user to save money where alternatives offer better value.

• Reduces paperwork - All products can then be added to the shopping basket, and ordered at the same time. The site then creates one PO for all items, saving the user time processing invoices.

• Drives compliance - These online procurement sites only allow approved suppliers to upload products.

E-Commerce Solutions

Customer creates order

Customer enters invoice

Customer internal system

You enter order

You create invoice

Your internal system

Customer sends order

Customer receives invoice

You receive order

You send invoice

Partners internal systems

EDI Documents

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We have a national network of over 40 trade counters. The trade counters stock our most popular 3,000 lines so you can try on clothing and footwear, and have immediate access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and workplace safety products. This allows students to try on items before buying to ensure they fit correctly.

Road ShowsArco can also work with educational establishments and offer a service to bring the products to your site in a road show format. This will allow students or members of staff to try on products and select the ones most appropriate for their needs.

Open DaysWe can attend your site open days and bring products if required. This allows us to meet potential customers, demonstrate products, answer any potential queries etc.

Immediate Access to StockWe have the ability to hold stock locally for immediate call off. You can be assured your students will be safe and compliant when using Arco products.

Student DiscountWe are able to negotiate student discount, agree special offers and loyalty schemes.

PaymentArco can accept payment, whether in our shops, or at road shows or open days on your premises, by cash, credit or debit cards to make purchasing from us easy.

Trade Counter Network

Aberdeen

LinlithgowGlasgow

BellshillIrvine

CarlisleBlaydon-on-Tyne

Stockton-on-TeesNewtownabbey

Dublin

LeedsHull – Head Office and National Distribution Centre

Grimsby

Bradford

Ossett

DoncasterSheffield

Trafford ParkWarrington

Darwen

Ellesmere Port

NottinghamStoke

Leicester

West BromwichCoventry

Northampton

Bury St. Edmunds

WatfordPark Royal Basildon

OrpingtonBrentfordSwansea

CardiffAvonmouth

Plymouth

Hedge EndPortsmouth

Poole

Heathrow

CPC is one of a number of regional purchasing consortia that exist to generate savings and better value for their members through the collaborative procurement of goods and services. Arco were awarded the CPC framework to supply Footwear, First Aid, Hi Visibility Clothing, Gloves, Personal Protective Equipment, Workwear and Corporate Wear, plus Personalisation of Clothing.

While some framework agreements are tendered exclusively by the individual consortia, for the individual consortia, others are tendered as part of a joint contracting programme. This collaborative approach allows various regional purchasing consortia to share the tendering workload. Ultimately the agreement is awarded by one consortium, in this case CPC, but will be available for other consortia to use.

CPC agreement 2011/875 represents one such joint contracting programme; therefore any member institution of the following consortia can access Arco through their framework:

• NWUPC (North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium)

• NEUPC (North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium)

• LUPC (London Universities Purchasing Consortium)

• WFEPC (Welsh Further Education Purchasing Consortium)

• SUPC (Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium)

• TPL (TUCO Purchasing Ltd, previously SNUPI)

• APUC (Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges)

• HEPCW (Higher Education Purchasing Consortium, Wales)

With the listed consortia extensively covering the Higher and Further Education sector, Arco are proud to be able to serve the following institutions:

• Universities• Colleges• Sixth form colleges• Academies• Specialist and special needs colleges• Schools with sixth forms• Adult education colleges• Private and independent colleges (FE only)

Members of purchasing consortia can be sure they are receiving the best service because of the competitive nature of the tendering process. Successful suppliers are managed throughout the contract term to ensure they are meeting objectives, delivering the highest quality of customer service and continuing to reduce costs.

For more information about CPC visit: www.thecpc.ac.uk

Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Framework Agreement Number: 2011/875

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“We chose to work with Arco when sourcing products because of its excellent service record and expert knowledge of safety. Over the past few years we have built strong relationship with the Arco team and been delighted with their efforts to understand our priorities and our needs as a business.Nicholas Hunt Environmental Manager Loughborough University ”

Case Study: Loughborough University Targets Safety and Environmental Compliance With an unrivalled sporting reputation and the title of the UK’s largest single site university, Loughborough University is renowned for offering excellence in both research and teaching. Now striving to achieve the ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification, the university aims to reduce its environmental impact through reducing waste and energy use. A key area of any environmental management programme is spill control and containment and the university is standardising processes across all service and academic departments by partnering with Arco, the UK’s leading safety supplier.

Staff and students were already familiar with Arco’s wide range of personal protective equipment (PPE), as the company had been supplying products for use in a wide range of the university’s working environments.

Before partnering with Arco, a wide variety of spill containment products were in use across the university, with orders being made by individuals as and when products were needed. This was not only time consuming but costly and ineffective. Unsurprisingly, it often led to incorrect or incompatible products being ordered which placed the health and safety of users at risk. In addition, there was no standardised way of dealing with spills and staff were not trained in spill management.

During the initial procurement phase, Arco worked extensively with the university to understand its requirements across its different departments, looking at cost, reliability and current safety measures in place.

Russell Smith, Account Manager at Arco, said “By assessing the university’s existing contracts we were able to identify opportunities for safety improvements as well cost savings. We standardised the entire product range, removing the need to use different suppliers and the potential for the wrong kit to be ordered.

We also created a simple, straightforward purchasing system that allows procurement to become manageable, as well as cost and time efficient. By setting up a PunchOut system, university staff can now place orders through their internal e-procurement portal which will then transfer direct to Arco purchasing software. Discounts are already set up and customers are assured they are buying the approved products for their needs at the right price.”

Loughborough University was keen to not only provide its staff with the right equipment but also train them in how to use the new products correctly. Experienced in advising on all aspects of health and safety, Arco partnered with supplier Ecospill to develop a specialist training course that was delivered to almost 100 of the university’s employees. The programme covered how to identify potential risk areas, the different products required to control various spills and why it is important to have a clean and de-contaminated workplace. The training sessions were held at times to suit university working patterns so that staff would have the best possible chance to attend.

Nik added, “Arco not only expertly delivered informative training sessions but followed this up with personal visits to the departments where staff are based. Their individual and tailored service was above and beyond our expectations and proved to us that Arco is more than just your average supplier. Because of our partnership with Arco, the university is now buying the right products, staff are trained in how and when to use them and product procurement has never been easier. All of this has increased environmental compliance and created a safer environment for our staff and students.”

Framework Agreement Number: 2011/875

Case Study: Arco Provides Excellent Customer Service to the University of Cambridge One of the oldest educational institutions in the country, the University of Cambridge plays a key role in British heritage. With more than 18,000 students, nearly 9,000 staff, 31 colleges and 150 departments, faculties, schools and other institutions, the University of Cambridge is undeniably a world-class university that invests heavily in its facilities and people.

The University of Cambridge holds an Annual Purchasing Exhibition where members of staff can meet with preferred suppliers. Keen to build on their relationships with local businesses and higher education institutions, Arco, the UK’s leading safety supplier, attended the exhibition and met with members of the procurement team. As a provider of personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear and workplace safety products, managed by Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC), Arco assured the university that they will meet their objectives, deliver the highest quality of customer service and continue to reduce costs.

Working with the e-procurement team, Arco uploaded over 90% of its product range onto the university’s procurement platform, the “Science Warehouse.” Instead of trawling through a variety of different websites and suppliers, university staff and students can now simply use their internal search facility to access the wide range of Arco products. Orders will be transferred direct to Arco purchasing software, with set discounts already in place. Arco worked with the university to try and make purchasing PPE more manageable and affordable.

To ensure that all of the University of Cambridge’s needs were met, the Arco team also offered product training, workshops and additional customer service support. Matt Steed, Arco Account Manager commented: “We created a dedicated hotline and email address for the university, should any staff or students have any queries. We also trained four members of staff at our Nottingham branch on the university contract and their requirements. The dedicated team of staff are made constantly aware of what is going on within the university, in order to deal with potential queries quickly and efficiently. We felt that this service went above and beyond that offered by a traditional supplier and added a personal touch to the business relationship.”

Framework Agreement Number: 2011/875

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Lot 1: Safety Footwear Lot 2: First Aid Kits and Accessories

We carry a large range of footwear to cover a variety of applications. The choice of safety footwear depends on the type of occupational risk an individual may be exposed to.

Arco are able to cater for additional safety features such as mid-sole penetration protection, thermal insulation, electro static discharge (ESD) protection and heat resistance.

All footwear styles are tested to the relevant safety standards. Our team of Account Managers are available to assist with the selection process if required.

Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 ACOP 3(4) state that:

“An employer should make an assessment of first-aid needs appropriate to the circumstances of each workplace.”

The HSE do not give a strict list of products that should go into a first aid kit but instead suggest that the kit needs to be “adequate and appropriate in the circumstances”.

Arco supply a range of First Aid kits from a travel kit for one person up to a First Aid dispenser suitable for use in areas where fifty persons are employed. Arco are also able to supply a range of First Aid accessories including eye and burn care, health and safety gloves, dressings and wound care.

6M3000 Arco M30 Oxford Black Safety Shoe

• Black leather upper• Shock absorbing lightweight PU

midsole and rubber outsole for excellent slip and abrasion resistance

200 joule EN ISO 20345SRC highest level of slip resistance.

4F0600 Arco Single Application Body Fluids Dispenser

Ideal for the safe disposal of body fluid spillages such as blood, vomit and urine. Compact and portable. Single application.

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593100 Arco Essentials Black Safety Wellington c/w Midsole

Resistant to; minerals, animal and vegetable oils & fats, various disinfectants and chemicals

200 joule EN ISO 20345

6G5000 Trojan® G50 Air Bubble Black Hiker Safety Boot

Mesh and leather upper with a high wicking quarter lining for extra comfort. Rubber outsole provides durability. Full removable anti-static footbed.

200 joule EN ISO 20345.

647600 Arco Black Chukka Safety Boot c/w Midsole

• Black full-grain leather upper• High-wicking Tybrelle lining for

extra comfort• PU/Rubber sole with black and blue

treated rubber outsole.

200 joule EN ISO 20345.

442700 Arco Alcohol Free Wipes

Quality alcohol-free wipes, individually wrapped in disposable sachets for external use, ideal for handbags, first-aid bags and travel.

Supplied in boxes of 100.

11A1900 Arco Washroom Towels

• The heavy embossing increases the speed of absorbency, when compared with normal flat tissue.

• 2-ply, 125 metre.

Supplied in packs of 6 rolls.

443400 Arco Essentials 50 Person First Aid Kit

Suitable for low risk workplaces employing a maximum of 50 persons.

Complies with minimum code of practice (ACOP)3(1)

Performance is everything when it comes to safety footwear. Arco’s range means you can tackle any job, anywhere with confidence. We understand that choosing the right safety footwear is important. You might be on your feet all day, so comfort may be the most important aspect of your choice, or you could be working in a situation which requires a specific type of protection.

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Lot 3: Hazard Protection Clothing

High visibility clothing is a simple, cost-effective way to improve the visibility of people 24 hours a day. The fluorescent material of the garments provides daytime visibility while the reflective bands around the chest, arms or legs of garments provide night-time reflectivity – a winning combination to help keep you safe in any working environment.

All of Arco’s high visibility clothing meets European Standard EN 471: 2003 high visibility warning clothing for professional use, in one of three classes, based on the conspicuity levels they provide. Class 3 the highest level of conspicuity, Class 2 intermediate level or Class 1 low level.

Disposable Clothing and CoverallsArco supply a range of coveralls including brands such as Tectiv, Tyvek, Roots and Microgard, which are suitable for a wide variety of working environments.

If you require chemical protective clothing, Arco are the exclusive distributor of Microgard coveralls. Microgard provide a range of protective suits including liquid tight, spray tight, dry particle and reduced spray.

We are also able to offer a full branding service from the Arco Clothing Centre (ACC). We can heat seal or embroider your hazard protection garments with your company logo.

1763100 MICROGARD® 1500 Coverall 111

Coverall with elasticated hood, waist, wrists and ankles.

EN ISO 13982-1 Type 5 particulate protection. EN13034 Type 6 Reduced Spray. EN1149-5 Anti-static. EN1073-2 Barrier to radioactive particulates – Class 1.

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1882300 Arco Hi-Vis Short-Sleeved Breathable Polo Shirt

200 g/m 100% wicking polyester fabric with two-band-and-brace tape configuration.

Conforms to EN471:2003 + A1:2007 Class 2 (short-sleeved).

1872100 Arco Hi-Vis Overtrouser

Overtrouser with elasticated waist, made with waterproof polyester.

Conforms to EN471:2003+A1:2007 and EN343:2003+A1:2007 3,1.

1870700 Arco Essentials Hi-Vis Coat

Stay safe and protected with this hi-vis coat with its durable outer fabric.

• Two-band-and-brace tape configuration

• Fully taped seams for extra waterproofing

Conforms to: EN471:2003+A1 2007 Class 3 and EN343:2003+A1 2007 Class 3,1.

1701200 Tyvek Classic Xpert Coverall

Coverall with elasticated hood, waist, wrist and ankles.

Conforms to: EN13982-1 Type 5. EN13034 Type 6. EN1073-2. EN 1149-1.

1711400 Arco Essentials Polypropylene Lightweight Coverall

• Lightweight polypropylene coverall

• Protects from non hazardous dust and dirt

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Lot 4: Safety Gloves

The first line of defence for many tasks, Arco has gloves to provide protection in every working environment. Protective gloves are available in a wide range of natural and synthetic materials.

Proper selection should take into account the wearer, the workplace conditions and the protective glove.

Your dedicated local Arco account manager is available to conduct a glove survey on your site, to ensure that the correct products are being used.

Mechanical HandlingMechanical hazards are associated with the handling of rough or sharp objects which could abrade, cut or pierce the skin. Gloves used to protect against mechanical hazards are tested against EN388: 2003 which looks at abrasion, cut, tear and puncture resistance and given a rating out of 4 (except cut resistance which is rated out of 5).

1234400 Arco Essentials Light Dotted

The perfect glove for secure grip, comfort and dexterity.

• Suitable for all dry handling requirements

Approved to: BS EN 388:1994. Cat II Intermediate Design

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Chemical ProtectionWhether total immersion or merely a splash is involved, any substance which would irritate, inflame or burn the skin is classed as chemical hazard. To meet standard EN 374: 2003 and gain approval as chemical resistant, a glove has to achieve a breakthrough time of greater than 30 minutes. The letters next to the date indicate which chemicals have been approved.


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14A1200 Arco Grip Light Foam Nitrile

Ideal for oily environments. Foam nitrile coating absorbs oil and ensures secure grip. Lightweight liner for comfort and dexterity. Knitted wrist for secure fit.

Approved to BS EN 388:1994.

1221700 Arco Lined Tough Leather Rigger

Strong leather glove for demanding applications and harsh environments.

• Cotton backing for breathability and comfort

• Rubberised cuff for enhanced wrist protection

Approved to BS EN 388:1994, Cat II Intermediate Design Approved to BS EN 388:2003 and EN 407:2004.

1234500 Arco Essentials Palm Latex

Excellent value when secure grip in wet and dry conditions is required. Crinkle latex coating for great grip. Seamless liner for wearer comfort.


1414100 100 Arco Essentials Disposable Vinyl

• Available in five colours to reduce the risk of cross contamination

Box of 100 disposable vinyl gloves

14A0600 Arco Tough Chemical Nitrile

Nitrile formula provides resistance to oil based chemicals, grease and many solvents. 12 individually packed pairs per box. Flock lined.

Approved to BS EN 388:1994 and BS EN 374:1994.

1450600 Skytec® UTAH Disposable Nitrile Glove

• Strong, latex free disposable glove.

• Powder-free.

Approved to BS EN 374.

1438700 Marigold G07B+ Nitrile Gauntlet

• Ideal for food handling and light chemical applications.

• European Directives compliant for food applications.

Approved to EN 374 and BS EN 388:2003.

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Lot 4: Safety Gloves

Thermal Protection The EN 407 standard specifies thermal performance for protective gloves against thermal hazards hot and cold. The degree of protection is shown by a pictogram followed by a series of six performance levels, relating to specific protective qualities.

• Resistance to flammability

• Contact heat resistance

• Convective heat resistance

• Radiant heat resistance

• Resistance to small splashes of molten metal and resistance to large splashes of molten metal, all tests are given a mark out of 5.

Specialist HandlingArco are also able to supply a series of gloves designed for unique and specialist requirements, such as vibration dampening, electrical insulation, puncture resistance and sharps protection. Speak to your account manager and they will be able to help.


1447100 Marigold Insulator™ Thermal Glove

• One piece knitted Thermolite™ fibre glove.• Advansa Thermolite™ fibre is machine washable, soft

and non-chafing.• Ideal as a liner under foodgrade latex/nitrile gloves.• Available in white, blue or PVC polka dot blue versions.• Ambidextrous.• Universal sizing.


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1200300 Arco Leather Welder’s Gauntlet

• One piece back. • Full cotton lining. • Welted seams.

Cat II Intermediate Design.

Approved to BS EN 388 and BS EN 407.

1456800 Wilco Stainless Steel Chainmail Gauntlet

No straps to weaken the glove, or harbour harmful bacteria. Minimum repairs means lower “cost of ownership”. Ambidextrous for longer life.

1200600 Sheepskin Tig Welders Gauntlet

Flexible high quality Tig Welders gauntlet. Sheepskin leather palm and fingers ensure a soft comfortable feel. Cow leather cuff provides robust protection.

Approved to BS EN 12477 type B, BS EN 388 and BS EN 407

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Lot 5: Personal Protection (PPE)Head ProtectionEmployers have basic duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992. PPE is defined in the regulations as ‘all equipment which is intended to be worn or held by a person at work and which protects him against one or more risks to his health or safety’.

Personal protection is at the heart of Arco’s overall strategy for safety. We continually work with world leading manufacturers enabling us to offer the newest and most innovative levels of protection. We work with our suppliers to ensure that any products that we sell conform to the highest European standards.

We are able to brand head protection such as helmets and bump caps.

400300 Champion Plus Safety Helmet

The Champion Plus helmet offers general purpose, robust impact protection. Brushed nylon sweatband. Size 51 cm to 63 cm.

Tested to: 440 volts AC, LD, MM, -40°C.

405400 Centurion CoolCap Baseball Bump Cap

• Removable foam inserts provide 45% more shock absorbency.

• Front corporate badging area for embroidery or transfer print.

Also conforms to: -30°C.

419100 Centurion Bump Cap

Ideal for use in the food industry for protection against bumps and scrapes. Robust and durable high density polyethylene shell.

Approved to EN 812.

408700 Arco Essentials Safety Helmet

The Arco Essentials range is affordable, ethically sourced and safety compliant. Economy helmet.

Tested to: 440 volts AC, MM, -40°C.

Eye ProtectionArco work with a number of market leading safety eyewear suppliers such as Uvex, Honeywell, and 3M to provide a huge range of comfortable, high quality and innovative safety eyewear. Our large range includes eye shields, spectacles, goggles, over specs and full face protection, so whatever environment you are working in you will be able to find the right protection.

All manufacturers of safety eyewear are required to have their eyewear products independently tested against a European standard. Both the frame and lens are tested; therefore both must include the CE symbol. The CE marking certifies that a product has met EU consumer safety, health or environmental requirements.

For a full product list see www.thecpc.ac.uk or speak to your Account ManagerFor a full product list see www.thecpc.ac.uk or speak to your Account Manager

300100 Honeywell Armamax AM1 Eyeshield

Honeywell Safety combine advanced technology with comfortable and ergonomic features, to offer a complete line of personal protective equipment.

Approved to: BS EN 166 1F.

3E0200 Arco Performance Eyeshield

• Soft temple tips for comfort and security.

340100 Honeywell Clearways Faceshield

• Ratchet or elastic headband option, visors sold separately.

• Only 160g, comfortable for all-day wear.

Browguard approved to EN 166 F/B 3.

323100 Arco EG210 Direct Vent Goggle

Excellent value vented goggle.

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Lot 5: Personal Protection (PPE)

Hearing ProtectionApproximately 30% of workers are exposed to hazardous levels of noise at some point during their working day and over 10% are exposed at all times. Noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the biggest occupational health problems facing us today.

We work with a range of hearing protection experts such as 3M, Honeywell, Uvex and Sensear to provide innovative solutions to protect your hearing.

If you need help to assess the noise levels in your workplace Arco Training and Consultancy can carry out a noise survey to determine if the noise levels exceed 80dB, which is the level set by the control of noise regulations 2005 at which hearing protection must be provided.

281300 Howard Leight Laser-Lite Disposable Foam Ear Plugs SNR35

Self-adjusting foam expands to fit virtually every wearer. Contoured T-shape for easy insertion and comfortable wear.

Respiratory Protection A workplace respiratory hazard is anything that impairs an employee’s ability to breathe freely and safely. Such threats might include dusts, mites, metal fumes, gases or vapours. Arco supply three main choices of respiratory protection, reusable respirators, powered respirators and supplied air products and disposable masks. The choice of which protection to use depends on the hazards faced, work to be undertaken and also your budget.

Arco has the expertise to help keep you safe. We work with respiratory experts to ensure that we are providing products that are not only highly innovative but comfortable and easy to wear. Sundstrom Safety lead the way in improving respiratory safety. They provide reusable powered and supplied air products designed with the wearer in mind. Sundstrom products are available from Arco exclusively in the UK and Ireland.

The HSE’s approved code of practice (HSE 282/28) requires that all tight fitting respirators i.e. full face masks, half masks and disposables are face fit tested. Arco Training and Consultancy can provide on site face fit testing which can include respirator training.

118600 3M Aura Dust/Mist/Fume Respirator

• Low Breathing Resistance Filter Technology• Fold-Flat, easy to store, proprietary 3-panel design

Approved to: EN 149:2001 FFP3 NR D. CE Marked.


2E1300 Arco Premium Ear Muffs Over Head

• Twin-point attachment provides even pressure distribution.

• Self-adjusting cups provide an excellent fit and seal against noise.

232300 E.A.R. Soft Yellow Neon Uncorded Ear Plugs

• Tapered finish makes fitting easier• Comfortable to wear• Environmentally friendly

Approved to EN 352-2.

210006 Howard Leight Leightning Headband Ear Defender

Maximum comfort and protection with potential air flow control.

168600 Sundstrom SR 100 Half Mask Respirator

• Designed to deliver the highest levels of protection and comfort.

Tested in accordance with EN 140:1998. APF with P3 = 20 APF with gas or gas + P3 = 10

116900 3M 4279 Half Mask Respirator

• The 3M 4000 series respirators incorporate a unique design with integrated filters.

Approved to: EN 405:2001. CE marked.

1E3100 20 Arco Premium P3 Valved Fold Flat Respirator

• Specifically developed to improve wearer comfort whilst maintaining an excellent fit.

Approved to: EN 149:2001+A1:2009 FFP3 NR D.

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Lot 5: Personal Protection (PPE)

HygieneA clean working environment is a safe one. Arco supply a huge range of products to help keep your workplace clean. We are able to offer skincare systems, washroom skincare, food approved handling skincare and heavy duty cleansers to help keep employees hands clean and their skin healthy whilst they work. No matter what hygiene products you’re looking for, you can be sure that you are getting the best from Arco. We work with the market leaders in the hygiene sector such as Deb, Stoko, Tork and Diversey to ensure we are supplying high quality products at the right price.

Environmental sustainability is really important to us, so you can be sure that wherever possible we use products which do not use harsh chemicals or harm the environment.

Safety EquipmentAs Experts in Safety we are committed to helping you to keep your workforce a safe one. During the winter months severe weather conditions such as snow and ice can cause a massive amount of disruption to your sites. Not only can they potentially cause lost time and site closure but worse they can put staff at risk of slips, trips and falls which can lead to serious injuries.

Both the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and Occupiers Liability Act make it the duty of the employer to ensure that their employees and anyone else entering their site are kept safe from harm.

Arco supply a range of products to help keep your site open and safe this winter. We are experienced in the provision of de-icing salt and can supply quantities from single bags, to tonnes of loose salt direct to your site. We also offer a full range of salt spreading and snow clearing products.

Our range also includes safety signs, labels, barrier systems; spill management and anti slip matting to help keep your workplace and employees safe.

5772100 Hand Push Spinner Type Salt Spreader

Economy spinner built from corrosion-resistant materials. Spread width from 2 metre to 5 metre with a 25 kg capacity. Designed for use with high purity rock salt to BS 3247 only.


2761500 Grimeeez Multi Wipes

• Suitable for hands and surfaces.

150 wipes per tub.

27D5620 Deb® Lotion Wash

Lightly perfumed hand cleanser lotion for regular use to remove general dirt and grime. Supplied in either 2 litre or economical 4 litre cartridges.

27D3310 Deb® Universal Protect

• Perfume-free and non-greasy• Makes skin easier to clean

Supplied in 150ml personal issue tubes and 1 litre cartridges.

27D5810 Deb® Pure Restore

• Perfume-free and dye-free

Supplied in 150ml personal issue tubes and 1 litre cartridges. 5700080

Barrier/Zebra Tape

Non adhesive 500 metre rolls x 70 mm wide.

5704702 Heavyweight Removable Bollard

Heavy duty post that locates into a concrete embedded socket. The post is locked into position by use of the socket flap and a padlock – padlock purchased separately. Intermediate size measures 80 mm x 80 mm section x 965 mm height above ground.

56C4506 Arco Step 3 Anti Fatigue Matting

High performance, high value solution to fatigue caused by prolonged standing at work.Requires no fixing.

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Lot 6: Corporate Wear & Uniforms

Whatever environment you work in Arco can provide professional looking Career wear, uniforms and workwear for your staff. We know what customers look for when choosing workwear so we take great care to supply garments that are comfortable to wear, hard wearing, and retain their colour and shape after repeated washing.

You can rest assured that all of our garments have been ethically sourced because Arco fully subscribe to the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) and have incorporated this internationally recognised code of labour practice into our own Ethical Policy. We also support the fair-trade initiative and offer a range of cotton T-shirts and polo shirts within our work wear offer.

We are also able to offer a full branding service. At the Arco Clothing Centre (ACC), we can decorate a range of garments and even include the wearer’s name for a professional corporate identity.

2603100 Trojan® Short-Sleeved Polo Shirt

Our best-selling, premium quality polo shirt that provides excellent dimensional and colour stability wash after wash!

Lot 9: Personalisation of Clothing

Branded WorkwearIn order to provide a fully integrated service to our customers, we created our own state of the art Arco Clothing Centre (ACC) in Preston, the largest of its kind in the UK. We have an on site digitising team and are able to decorate a wide range of clothing and accessories and can embroider polo shirts, T-shirts, fleeces, coveralls and caps. We can also heat seal hi-vis garments.

3 We currently decorate over two million garments per year

3 550 logos digitised per month

3 100,000 embroidery applications per month

3 70,000 heat-seal applications per month

At the ACC 140 staff and 34 production machines provide embroidery and heat-seal services twenty-four hours a day, five days per week. Quality is our watchword and the site has ISO9001 Quality Management Systems accreditation. Every piece is quality checked before despatch and all quality issues recorded and researched in detail. We have a full-time on-site Quality Control Team Leader responsible for managing our quality processes.

It is our policy to re-use original packaging as much as possible and to segregate and recycle our waste materials in order to reduce our impact on the environment.

Creating the corporate lookBy combining the skills of Arco’s dedicated facility with our range of workwear and casual wear, you can create a wardrobe for all your employees to portray and enhance your organisations’ image.

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Use our embroidery and badging service to brand your workwear. We can embroider polo shirts, T-shirts, fleeces and coveralls or heat seal hi-vis garments. Add your company logo or personalise garments with an employee's name.

It’s as easy as one, two, three

1. Supply your logo 2. Choose the position on the item 3. Approve your sample swatch For more information visit www.arco.co.uk

with Arco’s embroidery and badging service…

Brand your clothing


8C5100 Trojan® Industrially Launderable 7oz Stud Coverall

• Klopman Indestructible 245g/m, 7oz polyester/cotton material.

• Concealed seven-stud-fastening front.

• Action back for ease of movement.

1042100 Arco Essentials Fleece

• Substantial 300g/m² anti-pill fleece fabric

• Two zipped pockets, with fleece lining for warmth

2636700 Arco Essentials Cargo Pants

• 65% polyester, 35% cotton, 245g/m² fabric

• Two side pockets and back hip pocket with button-fastening

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