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underscored for us the importance of staying at the forefront of technology,” he adds.
Nearly 20 years have passed since Playfords began this exciting chapter. Over that time, Andy Downing has helped transform the business from a small-scale electrical contractor to the region’ s go-to partner for traditional, high-risk, and wireless services.
Prioritising people and partnerships
The coming year will be a period of evolution for Playfords. As Andy gears up for retirement, James reflects on how he will carry his business partner’ s contribution forward:“ Our key priority for the coming year is growth. Andy has spent the past 44 years committed
to delivering quality for the business and I’ m focused on continuing this ethos throughout the business.
“ Additionally, we’ re always looking for ways to improve the quality of our service and build stronger partnerships with our client base. We pride ourselves on managing all our projects in-house, so looking after our team is also a top priority.
“ The last 20 years have shaped Playfords’ culture and identity, and my main goal is to preserve that harmony as we move into the next chapter,” he concludes. ■
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