SMI Insights

It’s certainly been a busy but incredible start to 2025 here at SMI. We’ve seen new faces join the team, product innovations, alongside announcing a new acquisition!

The SMI team love a challenge, and this Red Nose Day was no exception!

SMI, a leading single source supplier to Britain's workforce, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Contego, a well-established stockist, supplier, and distributor of Protective Workwear and Equipment.

Picture this: It’s an early morning on Albert Road, Southsea. The sun is barely up, but inside The Lifehouse, a local charity supporting homelessness, the kitchen is already bustling. The scent of fresh coffee and warm toast fills the air as volunteers prepare hot breakfasts for those who need it most.

For many, this is more than just a meal. It’s a moment of comfort, a break from the cold, and a reminder that they’re not alone.

But The Lifehouse is so much more than a food kitchen. It’s a space where people can warm up, recharge, and find support. Whether that’s through a meal, guidance on next steps, or simply a friendly conversation.

A hydrostatic head rating is a measure of how waterproof a certain fabric is; this indicates the amount of pressure the material can withstand before it starts to leak through.

Running a business is challenging enough without the hassle of juggling multiple suppliers for essential products like PPE, workwear, cleaning supplies, workplace essentials, and tools & equipment. The more suppliers you deal with, the more complex things become - delayed deliveries, multiple invoices, inconsistent product quality, and endless back-and-forth communications.