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Wilkes wins over UK royalty with water coolers
The Wilkes Group has won a contract to supply water coolers to the headquarters of Prince Charles’ food business. Mains-fed coolers will be installed at the Duchy of Cornwall’s London base, Buckingham Gate, through the company’s water dispense arm, Thirsty 4 Water.
In a statement, Simon Wilkes, head of Thirsty 4 Water, said: “We were only too happy to assist in the thirst quenching of staff and visitors at the Duchy of Cornwall’s premises, and we’re assured that Thirsty 4 Water’s branding and charitable connections have played an important part in assisting us to win this contract. It’s a great success for our company and I’m thrilled that we’re able to include the Duchy of Cornwall to our ever-growing list of customers from around the UK.”
Following five years of service to the prince, Wilkes Group may be able to apply for a Royal Warrant of Appointment, something which is of high regard in the trade industry.
Simon Wilkes added: “It also proves that just because we’re based in Yorkshire, it doesn’t mean that we can’t compete and win against ‘the big boys down south’. Overheads and rates are much more affordable in the north, which helps us keep costs down for ourselves and our customers, while remaining committed to the highest standards of service and excellence.”
The Wilkes Group is based in Wakefield, Yorkshire, and has been operating for 64 years, supplying catering products and services.
The firm has also won business recently with London’s Tower Bridge and with Channel 4 television soap opera Hollyoaks, in Liverpool, providing water on set.
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