Man, and boy – that's how long I’ve been in this business! Having started labelling bells in the garage of the family home 30 years ago, it’s wonderful to see how the business has evolved.
In the 12 years since assuming the role of Managing Director, with a lot of help from a lot of people, we have changed from a small box shifting distribution business to a world class manufacturer, now feared by the largest corporates. My time here has also been spent supporting the ongoing development of our rescue division, which is equally as well thought of in the Rescue sector as Evac is in its field of activities.
It might sound cheesy – perhaps a little dull – but Vimpex, since 2001 has always been ‘my all’, to be able to grow an internationally respected business in our local town; attract brilliant, loyal staff; and do that within a culture of compassion, ambition and at the same time making a tangible impact on the sectors we serve, is I think a very fortunate position to be in.
Photo: Left to right: Mr Bayo Alaba, Southend East and Rochford MP with James Jones, Vimpex Managing Director
James Jones
Managing Director