Global protective wear manufacturer scaling sales and ERP operations
Portwest manufactures safety equipment across PPE, footwear, flame-resistant gear, and workwear, sold through direct and marketplace channels (Amazon, eBay). The tech stack reveals a manufacturing operation mid-modernization: legacy ERP (Infor M3, SAP) paired with newer integrations (MuleSoft, Salesforce), while hiring is heavily skewed toward sales (60 of 80 active roles) — suggesting aggressive revenue expansion rather than product innovation. Current projects center on M3 rollout across new sites, sales platform build, and supply-chain optimization.
Notable leadership hires: Accounting Head
Portwest has operated since 1904 as a privately held manufacturer of protective workwear and safety equipment. The company employs 5,001–10,000 people and operates from Westport, Ireland, with distribution across 20+ countries including the UK, US, Germany, and Australia. Core product lines span hand protection, flame-resistant apparel, safety footwear, high-visibility wear, and specialized categories like chainsaw protection and chefswear. Sales channels include direct B2B, distributor networks, and third-party marketplaces. The organization is actively scaling: 40 new roles posted in the last 30 days, with particular focus on DACH region expansion and premium brand growth in Northern Europe.
Portwest runs Infor M3 and SAP. Current projects include global M3 implementation across new and existing sites, plus ERP integration rollouts via MuleSoft to Salesforce.
Portwest sells through direct B2B channels, distributor networks, and marketplaces including Amazon and eBay. Active expansion in DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and Northern Europe.
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