Zara Phillips Launches Her Own Pioneering Collection for Musto

Musto outdoor clothing and Eventing World Champion Zara Phillips have combined their expertise to create a new collection of stylish equestrian wear. Zara has been involved in the entire creation of this Collection, from design right through to development and testing of the products. Musto has over twenty years of experience and knowledge in understanding what riders want and teamed with Zara’s innate knowledge of the equestrian world, they have succeeded in designing a collection that exudes style and elegance whilst providing everything riders could wish for technically.

The Zara Phillips Collection combines key lifestyle trends and technical necessities, resulting in innovative and inspiring designs while remaining true to Musto’s highly respected reputation. The Collection blends ergonomic sports styling with technical fabrics. To give the Collection additional authenticity, design features include Zara’s British Eventing number ‘176’ being used as the Collection logo.

The Zara Phillips Soft Shell Jacket is a stylish, sporty jacket with a super soft fur pile inner that feels great against the skin.  This jacket is showerproof, windproof and breathable with articulated sleeves, two-way zip and scooped hem making it ideal for winter riding.

The Zara Phillips Training Jacket is a distinctive, lightweight, waterproof, windproof and breathable jacket that can be worn while in or out of the saddle. Featuring insulating fleece lining and zipped fleece lined pockets, this jacket ensures riders will stay warm and stylish in blustery, autumnal showers.  Additional features include a two-way centre front zip with guard, Velcro adjustable cuffs, inner security pocket and a scooped hem with added draw cord.

The Zara Phillips Wadded Gilet provides exceptional warmth and has a durable water repellent finish. It is lightweight with insulating polyester wadding and the funnel neck is lined with microfleece and a chin guard for a super snug fit.

Zara Phillips commented on the Collection, "I've been wearing Musto all my life which started with the sailing range. I wear Musto all the time while training and competing. It's brilliant for keeping me warm and dry.  I'm really excited about the Collection; it combines technical fabrics with equestrian sport styling for jackets that really perform."

Other items in the Collection include a Zara Phillips Technical Fleece Lined Jacket, Zara Phillips Hooded Top, a flattering and functional Zip Neck Fleece perfect for an additional insulating layer, and the Long Sleeve Tech Tee. This Tee is a multi functional piece created with high wicking fabric that encourages moisture away form the skin, helping the wearer to stay warm and dry.

The colour palette for this Collection ranges from simple timeless black, to a bright and fresh Summer Red.

Nigel Musto commented on the collaboration with Zara: “Zara Phillips has been a strong supporter of Musto and has worn the brand for many years. Her own equestrian range for Musto really takes the relationship to the next level. Zara has been heavily involved with the product designs right from the start of the project, rigorously testing each garment and ensuring she is happy with the style and fit. She is a dedicated and extremely successful horsewoman and is a natural fit with the brand. We feel her new collection will significantly enhance Musto’s already successful offering in sports apparel.”

 

IT Support Partner JMC Announce Welsh Slate as New Client

IT support partner JMC has secured a lucrative contract with manufacturing company Welsh Slate.

JMC will be working with the client to support their Pegasus Opera II computer system, and offer a range of comprehensive IT services through the SupportCare programme.

Welsh Slate, who are the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality slate products, were dissatisfied with the service they were receiving from their previous IT supplier. The JMC telemarketing team approached the North Wales-based company and demonstrated how they could help Welsh Slate get the best out of their business with a top quality IT support partner.

A leading Pegasus Strategic Partner, JMC are consistently named as Pegasus’ best Northern Partner, based on feedback from over 350 Pegasus clients across the country, at both corporate and individual level.

JMC is a leading IT support partner in the North of England. With an annual turnover of over £8million, the average client has worked with them for over nine years, and 94 per cent of clients would be happy to recommend its services to others.

As you would expect from a company of JMC’s calibre, it possesses a host of industry accreditations including Microsoft Gold Certified Partner with Nine Competencies, Cisco Premier Partner, Citrix Silver Solutions Network Member, Dell Enterprise Architecture Partner, HP systems reseller, and Pegasus Strategic Partner.

For more information about JMC and the services they provide, call on 0161 925 7777, or visit http://www.jmc.co.uk

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Keep Your Kids Entertained During the Summer Holidays with Discounted Outdoor Toys from TJ Hughes

Schools across Britain will soon be breaking up for their summer holidays, and parents up and down the country will be scratching their heads thinking of ways to keep their little ones entertained for six long weeks. TJ Hughes aim to make the summer weeks fly by for you and your children with a host of special offers on their range of outdoor toys.

Some of the most popular purchases in the TJ Hughes outdoor toys section are their range of children’s swimming and paddling pools. The Rigid Pool is easy to set up, and is available in both small and large sizes, so your little ones can keep cool during the hot summer days, and have fun for hours on end. Suitable for children above two years of age, Rigid Pool prices start from just £4.99.

With the 2010 FIFA World Cup having gripped the planet over recent weeks, TJ’s range of PVC goals are perfect for those who have caught football fever. The Skillsmart 12 ft by 6 ft goal is easy to set up, and is currently available from TJ Hughes for just £26.99; a saving of over £70 in the original retail price.

Founded in Liverpool in 1912, TJ Hughes made its name as a department store offering top brand names at discounted prices. Nearly a hundred years later, TJ Hughes now has 52 stores across the UK and Ireland, as well as a comprehensive online store, and continues to be one of the leading brands in discount retail.

TJ Hughes sells a wide range of products, including fragrances, children’s toys, home and garden ware, fashion, electrical appliances and more. TJ Hughes continues to offer substantial discounts on the leading brands, staying true to the principles that the company’s success was built on.

For more information about TJ Hughes, or to browse their collection of thousands of discounted products, visit the TJ Hughes website at http://www.tjhughes.co.uk/.

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Entertain your Children During the Summer Holidays with a Crossover Trampoline from TJ Hughes

Schools up and down Britain are breaking up for their summer holidays, and six weeks is a long time to try and keep your kids entertained. Discount department store TJ Hughes aim to help make the summer holidays easier for you with their great deals on Complete Crossover Trampolines.

The trampoline is easy to set up, with no drilling or sawing required for the assembly, and when it’s not in use it can easily be folded away for ease of storage. The trampoline itself comes with a durable jumping mat for safety, a ladder for ease of access to the trampoline, and a weather cover so your children can enjoy the trampoline regardless of the conditions. The weather cover also has an easy zip fastening so can enter and leave the trampoline safely.

The Complete Crossover Trampoline is only available to order online at the TJ Hughes website, with guaranteed home delivery within 14 days of you placing your order. Prices for the Crossover Trampolines are £139.99 for the 8ft model, and £149.99 for the 10ft model.

Founded in Liverpool in 1912, TJ Hughes made its name as a department store offering top brand names at discounted prices. Nearly a hundred years later, TJ Hughes now has 52 stores across the UK and Ireland, as well as a comprehensive online store, and continues to be one of the leading brands in discount retail.

TJ Hughes sells a wide range of products, including fragrances, children’s toys, home and garden ware, fashion, electrical appliances and more. TJ Hughes continues to offer substantial discounts on the leading brands, staying true to the principles that the company’s success was built on.

For more information about TJ Hughes, or to browse their collection of thousands of discounted products, visit the TJ Hughes website at http://www.tjhughes.co.uk/.

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Musto to sponsor Bear Grylls in epic Arctic adventure

Leading outdoor clothing manufacturer Musto is proud to announce that the brand will be supporting renowned adventurer and television personality Bear Grylls in his latest intrepid expedition. Musto will be supplying technical clothing to Grylls and his team as they take on the infamous Northwest Passage between Greenland and Canada in a Shockwave Zodiac rigid inflatable boat this August.

The Northwest Passage is one of the least hospitable environments on earth. This 900 mile stretch of deep water channels deep in the Arctic Circle is strewn with ice and has long proved fatal for a series of intrepid Arctic explorers. First successfully navigated by Roald Amundsen in 1903, Grylls and his team of five will aim to traverse the passage using an 11 metre open-topped Shockwave Zodiac Hurricane RIB in order to raise awareness of climate change. Amundsen’s expedition spent three years trapped in ice but, aided by the recession of the Arctic pack ice, Grylls and team are aiming to cover their 1,700 mile route in just 14 days.

Traversing the Northwest Passage in a rigid inflatable with little to no cover is no mean undertaking and will call for the very best technical clothing available. In order to protect the crew from the life-threatening effects of exposure, hypothermia and frost-bite Musto will be supplying the crew with the latest in marine performance clothing. Musto has provided the team with Musto HPX Ocean Drysuits, Musto HPX Ocean Jacket and Trousers, as well as HPX Ocean Boots and Musto Dry Bags

Bear Grylls commented: “Whilst crossing the Northwest Passage in a RIB, exposure to the elements will obviously be one of our key concerns. After some research we decided that the best way to counter this threat was to involve Musto as our clothing partner. The brand’s reputation for technical excellence and its long heritage in ocean racing made Musto the clear choice for our expedition. I have every confidence that Musto gear will be up to the challenge of travelling 1,700 miles in the Arctic Circle.”

The Musto HPX Ocean Range is the last word in oceanic clothing performance. Each garment is built with a 3-layer fabric including a GORE-TEX® Pro Shell with Ocean Technology® and a Gore™ Micro Grid Backer, offering the most durable, waterproof and breathable fabric available to the marine market. In particular, the Musto HPX Ocean Drysuit has remarkable properties providing a survival time of between two and three hours in water of 5oC, making it the first choice for Grylls and his fellow explorers.

Musto is also giving the public a chance to win a limited edition Northwest Passage Musto HPX Ocean Jacket as worn by Bear and his team. To enter the competition visit:
www.musto.com/sailingcompetition.

You can also watch a short interview with Bear about his adventures and partnership with Musto at: http://vimeo.com/13644861

For more information on stockists and Musto’s technical sailing range please visit: http://www.musto.com

 

New Msc Cruises Flagship Confirmed

MSC Cruises and STX France announced today, Friday 23rd of July, the conclusion of the legal process that finalizes the order of MSC Fantastica, a new ‘Fantasia’ class cruise ship (technically called U32), and the 12th in the MSC Cruises fleet.

Following a press conference in St-Nazaire this morning, French President Nicolas Sarkozy visited the STX France ship yards together with Mr Gianluigi Aponte, President of MSC, Mr Piefrancesco Vago,  MSC Cruises CEO and Mr Hardeley, General Manager of STX France. The official delegation also included Christine Lagarde, French Minister of Economic Affairs and Christian Estrosi, Minister of Industry.

The process began on Monday 1st March with the signature of a Letter of Intent but, given the various legal and financial interlocutors involved, took some time to complete.

An important factor in the success of the project was the financial backing provided by French financial institutions, and especially by Coface, the French Export Credit Agency, making it possible for the vessel to be delivered as required by MSC Cruises by the end of spring 2012.

“We are very pleased that this important contract with MSC is now confirmed,” said Jacques Hardelay, General Manager of STX France, “and we look forward to continuing the long-standing relationship between the teams of MSC Cruises and STX France for the successful delivery of this magnificent vessel”.

Pierfrancesco Vago, CEO of MSC Cruises, added: “We are delighted at the confirmation of this important investment, a sign of the success of our ambitious growth strategy, and we would like to thank all those who have made it possible. Together with STX France, we are now keen to focus our energies on further enhancing MSC Cruises’ leading positioning within the world’s cruise industry. MSC Fantastica will build on the success of the ‘Fantasia’ prototype, appreciated by more and more guests as unique its class thanks to innovate features like the MSC Yacht Club, the ship within a ship offering unprecedented levels of privacy and personalized service.”

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Catalyst Business Academy to Offer Discounts on Training Programmes in July and August

London based Learning and development company Catalyst are offering a range of special offers on their various training courses for the summer months of July and August.

Catalyst Business Academy has been providing learning and development courses for British companies for over 20 years. They course portfolio covers a wide range of topics, from people skills and IT, to NVQs and project management.

Their programmes are designed and tailored specifically to your company’s training needs. You choose the content of the courses, where you want them delivered, and when, and Catalyst will do the rest for you.

Courses can be offered either at your own site, or at Catalyst’s specialist training centre in central London. Catalyst also offer a coaching service to help you implement your new skills in your workplace, either with one of Catalyst’s Personal Coaches, or by training you or your managers to become a coach.

Prices for the Catalyst learning and development courses in July and August start from just £550 per course; this is based on a Software course for up to eight delegates and £850 for a softskills course for up to ten delegates. Companies interested in this offer can call Catalyst on 020 436 3636 for a free consultation.

For more information about Catalyst, and the training software and services they provide, visit the Catalyst website at http://cbduk.biz/

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Musto Unveils New OutDry Waterproof Gloves at Sea Work International 2010 Exhibition

Sailing clothing brand Musto has unveiled its latest innovation at the Sea Work International 2010 marine exhibition.

Market leaders in sailing clothing, Musto launched their new OutDry waterproof gloves at their stand at Sea Work, which was held at the Canary Islands Fruit Terminal in the Port of Southampton.

Visitors to the Musto stand could try out the OutDry gloves for themselves by plunging their OutDry-clad hand into a tank of icy cold water. The waterproof material used in the gloves allows sailors to keep their hands warm and dry during tough weather conditions.

As well as sailing clothing, Musto also provide specialist equipment for shooting and equestrian competitors, amongst others. Musto also has its own Essentials outdoor clothing range, including fleeces, waterproof jackets and walking boots, as well as the more casual everyday items such as jeans and jumpers.

All of Musto’s clothing is made using the best technology that allows them to withstand whatever Mother Nature may throw at you. A number of jackets in the outdoor range are made from GORE-TEX® and Windstopper® material, making them water and windproof, as well as highly breathable, while fleece products are made using Polartec® fabric, which keeps the body warm and dries quickly.

For more information about Musto, or to browse their online directory of performance clothing and accessories, visit the Musto website at http://www.musto.com/.

Notes to Editors

Musto is the leading performance clothing brand specialising in technical sailing, equestrian and shooting wear, as well as sailing inspired lifestyle clothing. Founded in 1964 by Olympic sailing Silver Medallist Keith Musto, the company has used its intimate understanding of sport and its technical skills to ensure wearers of all Musto products keep dry and comfortable. Musto is committed to providing technical clothing that guarantees maximum performance in all weather conditions.

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