NEWS & BLOGS

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.

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.

At SMI, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of Workwear and PPE for women - no matter the sector, we deliver the right product for the task at hand.
Properly fitted workwear for women not only allows your taskforce to feel confident and professional in their roles – it is pivotal in preventing injuries alongside promoting gender equality and removing the stigma of women in male dominated industries.

As your single source supplier, we’re always on the lookout for ways to improve efficiency and enhance our production capabilities.
That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new in-house heat-seal printer, a game-changing addition to our equipment lineup that is revolutionising our branding process and offering!

SMI’s Responsible Sustainable Partner Strategy (RSPS) outlines what we need from our business partners, so that we can focus on holding one another accountable for our environmental and social impact on our people and on the wider community.