PRESS RELEASE

7 April 2016

 Contactum celebrates 80^thanniversary at the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Riyadh

Contactum Ltd celebrates the start of its 80th anniversary year with a customer event at the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With the co-ordination of its parent company; the alfanar group, the event was attended by 150 agents for the Contactum brand in Saudi Arabia, coming from several cities. 

Simon Collis CMG, British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia kicked the evening off with an arousing opening speech in Arabic, stressing his support for British companies, especially those who continue to manufacture in the United Kingdom.

The Board of Directors of alfanar group and Contactum welcomed guests as they arrived and after dinner guests were able take a closer look at Contactum's extensive product offer in the lobby of the Embassy.

Contactum began life in 1936 and is one of a few remaining manufacturers of electrical wiring accessories and circuit protection products in the UK, and manufacturing still continues today at its factory in Cricklewood, London.

Contactum's products are used widely by Electrical Contractors and Electricians alike in many applications and over the years has met the growing request for new, modern, stylish wiring accessories.

To find out more about Contactum's product offering, visit www.contactum.co.uk.

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From L to R: Mr Abdul Salam (Board of Directors), Mr Simon Collis (British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia), Mr David Goodberry (Chairman Contactum Ltd)

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