Category Archive: Ethiopia

Pittards Ethiopia Wins Award for Second Time
Community, Ethiopia, Press / 24th September 2020In 2019 The Ethiopian Ministry of Revenue instituted a system of awards highlighting good practice and loyalty in tax payment. Pittards Ethiopia Tannery is proud to announce that it has been recognised for its integrity for the second year running, receiving an award together...

In Her Shoes – A Inspiring Watch from Pittards Partner Vivobarefoot
Brand Partners, Community, Ethiopia, People / 15th May 2020Pittards has been trading with Ethiopia for about 100years and established its own manufacturing...

Pittards Ethiopia Working Practice Showcased on TV
Community, Ethiopia, People / 8th May 2020Pittards in Ethiopia has moved fast to adopt new and safe working processes in these challenging times. The team’s efficiency has been recognised as they were selected by TV to feature as an example of good practice.

Pittards Ethiopia Part of Tree Planting Record
Community, Ethiopia / 31st July 201929 July 2019: Pittards Ethiopia planted 7,500 trees as part of a national scheme...

Pittards Leather Gloves in the Lord Mayor’s Parade
Ethiopia, People / 20th November 2017For over 800 years, the newly elected Lord Mayor of London has made his or her way from the City to distant Westminster to swear loyalty to the Crown. Over the centuries this journey grew into the riotous mediæval pageant known to all as the...

Dr Liam Fox Opens New Pittards Shoe Factory in Ethiopia
Ethiopia / 20th November 2017British International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox has opened Pittards’ new shoe factory during...

Pittards Talks Trade in Ethiopia with ITV News
Ethiopia / 1st February 2017Pittards CEO Reg Hankey discusses trade in Ethiopia with ITV news during their visit to Pittards glove manufacturing facilities in Addis Ababa. If you missed the feature, catch up here.

CNN Talk Ethiopian Fashion on the U.S. Highstreet
Ethiopia / 28th October 2014Follow the link below to see Pittards’ Ethiopian operations in full swing as featured...

Worshipful Company of Glovers of London Visit ETSC & PPM Factories in Ethiopia
Ethiopia / 18th March 2014Pittards was honoured to welcome a visit from the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London to our manufacturing sites in Ethiopia recently. Alderman Alison Gowman, Master of the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London was joined by Renter Warden Ann Esslemont and liveryman Mike...

Pittards in Ethiopia the subject of BBC News Online feature
Ethiopia / 25th October 2013Pittards history and long experience of manufacturing in Ethiopia is the subject of an...

UK Minister for Africa Visits Pittards
Ethiopia / 12th February 2013Pittards Products Manufacturing was recently visited by Mark Simmonds; UK Minister for Africa. In response to his visit, he commented on the progression of the Ethiopian investment climate and how discussions have been conducted to enable more UK investors to invest in the country....

Pittards Support for Ethiopian Olympic Team
Ethiopia / 30th July 2012Pittards is one company which won’t mind too much if the weather cools off...