Ever since its establishment in 1927, F.Engel has been producing specialist textiles of the highest quality. The family-run Danish business was originally founded by Mr Carl J. Engel Senior and is currently managed by the fourth generation of the Engel family, having gone from strength to strength over its many decades in operation.
The company, which is based in Haderslev, Southern Denmark and has two additional factories in Lithuania, designs and manufacturers long-lasting products adaptable to a variety of industry sectors and is divided into three separate divisions – workwear (F.Engel and WorkZone), men’s clothing (Sunwill) and hunting & outdoor (Deerhunter); it has major distributors across Europe including the Vass Textile Group and Anchor Safety in the UK and Service Matters and Deegan Safety in Ireland.
We asked Mark McBrayne, UK Sales and Marketing Manager at F.Engel, to discuss the services provided by the Engel team in more detail: “Basically we sell the workwear you need – be it traditional, modern or specially certified, for almost any type of working environment,” he said. “Our growing success is down to our constant program of development as well as a firm conviction to stand on our tradition to never compromise on producing the highest quality products.”
“As a privately owned family company we are able to offer flexible solutions and we really care about our customers’ needs. Our workwear is constantly being adapted to meet market demands, and in addition to our popular leading ranges, we can also produce bespoke items to suit clients’ requirements (which can include branding and logos of their choice). Our high stock holding and fast delivery service differentiates us from our competitors, as does our firm commitment to protect the environment however we can.”
The company has an impressive seven collections (along with a large range of accessories), all of which are ‘tailor-made’ for a wide range of industries including manufacturing, offshore, building & construction and the commercial sector. Each item of clothing is designed to be a perfect, comfortable fit whilst giving maximum freedom of movement and reliability, and all are fully certified to EN ISO 20471:2013 standard.
As an example, one of the main brand names under the F. Engel banner is ‘Combat’; geared to cope with any season and designed for action, this durable, value-for-money and stylish, uni-coloured collection has contrasting and reflective piping for greater visibility on jackets and trousers, many of which are made from 100% cotton. Almost all the trousers feature such useful detail as ruler-pockets, hammer straps and mobile phone pockets, whilst the leg-length can be extended an extra 4-6cm if required. Other names to look out for, each with their own unique benefits, include ‘Galaxy’ and ‘Work Zone’.
Says Mark: “At F. Engel, two of our policies on which we place particular importance are that – one – we offer advice to every relevant industry on the most effective ways by which they can comfortably protect their personnel, and – two – to be in constant touch with our customers and end-users to ensure that we always design and supply the products which they need to allow them to do their work as efficiently and comfortably as possible. We are continually researching, gaining new and helpful ideas, – from the locker room, to closely examining and testing all the other practical aspects of wearing and using our garments to maximum advantage in the workplace. Our aim is always to ensure that our customers have the best possible support in any working environment.”
When asked about what the future holds for the company, Mark concluded:
“We are constantly expanding and continually looking to open new markets in more countries. We are very proud that over the years we have established an enviable reputation for supplying a very high standard of quality products with a customer service second to none, and we will be building on these principles throughout 2016 and beyond.”
F. ENGEL GOES INTO COMBAT
Making impressive inroads into the UK workwear and PPE market is Danish company F. Engel, one of Europe’s leading workwear manufacturers; UK workforces are now recognising Engel for its high quality, long lasting and superbly fitting clothing ranges and their suitability for almost any kind of work situation or outdoor use.
Heading up the wide choice of brands under the Engel banner is the COMBAT collection which includes the Engel COMBAT ‘Tradesman’ work trousers with hanging tool pockets (2761-630) and the COMBAT Pilot jacket (232-107). Designed for action to give maximum comfort and flexibility, both items have the brand’s instantly recognisable contrast stitching and reflective piping and are offered in a choice of colours.
The work trousers have been designed to be as practical and useful as possible with many functional and easily accessible pockets including a Cordura hanging tool pocket either side and thigh pockets with flaps. In addition there are two flapped back pockets, a reinforced ruler pocket with extra sections, an adjustable hammer strap and Cordura reinforced knee pockets with two knee pad positions. The trousers have an extra deep hem so the length can be increased if required. Made from 65% polyester, 35% cotton, 280 g/m2 and available in a wide range of sizes to ensure a perfect fit.
Often sold alongside matching trousers, is the COMBAT pilot jacket. Made from 100% Oxford Polyester with PU coating 260g/m2 with a quilted nylon lining and soft fleece collar, the jacket has pockets for almost every purpose throughout the working day so that everything is kept both safe and to hand when needed. It has adjustable cuffs with Velcro, a storm placket and a detachable hood with zipper.
ENGEL LIGHT KEEPS YOU COOL
Known for its long lasting and superbly fitting workwear with a collection of clothing designed for almost every type of work situation, Danish company, F Engel, is now introducing its range of ‘LIGHT’ garments ready for the Spring and Summer.
Slightly lighter than the company’s standard selections, but still maintaining the same levels of protection and practical benefits, the ‘LIGHT’ two-colour range is made from TC Twill 65% polyester/35% cotton. 250g/m2, ensuring wearers are kept comfortably cool both indoors and when working outside in warmer weather conditions.
A stylish, short jacket with a pleated back for freedom of movement, work trousers with reinforced knee pad pockets, service trousers, a light bib overall, and shorts make up the range, all multi-pocketed and available in a wide choice of sizes
All Engel garments are available from The Workwear Trade Centre, Milton Keynes; Telephone: 01908 561569; email: [email protected] and Anchor Safety, Ipswich; Telephone: 0800 328 5028; email: [email protected]
For more information on F.ENGEL workwear visit: www.f-engel.com or www.fe.dk/en
email: Mark McBrayne at [email protected] or telephone: +44 (0) 7933 150197