Originalhome Water Carafe – 430ml Recycled Glass, Handcrafted from Upcycled Beer Bottles

Company Overview and Heritage

With a proud heritage dating back to 1973, PF Concept stands as a pillar of the promotional merchandise industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. As a core member of the Polyconcept Group – Europe’s largest supplier of promotional products – PF Concept has evolved over five decades to become a trusted partner for distributors and brands across the UK and Europe. Headquartered in Roelofarendsveen, the company’s reach extends through nine dedicated sales offices across the continent. Its state-of-the-art warehouse and certified printing facility in Poznań, Poland, ensure efficient logistics and fast turnaround, while in-house manufacturing in the UK delivers innovative, market-leading products. This extensive infrastructure underpins PF Concept’s reputation as a product media expert with the experience and scale to support any campaign, large or small.

Expertise in Product Media and Customisation

PF Concept offers one of the industry’s most comprehensive collections of quality products and premium brands, spanning drinkware, technology, clothing, bags, stationery, and more. This breadth and depth of choice, at a range of price points, empowers buyers to find the perfect fit for every brief. Their innovative “Create Your Own” programme and bespoke sourcing solutions unlock extended customisation options, enabling clients to tailor products precisely to their branding needs and campaign objectives. Every product is selected “with care” – designed for durability, on-trend appeal, and, most importantly, to keep the client’s brand in the spotlight. Whether it’s a branded recycled glass water carafe or a cutting-edge tech accessory, PF Concept ensures the end user’s brand shines through, not the supplier’s.

Digital Tools and Sales Support

PF Concept empowers distributors with robust digital tools, deep inventory, and rapid branding processes, enabling seamless responses to both small-scale projects and complex, multi-site campaigns. Their sales experts offer inspiration, product knowledge, and efficient ordering support, all accessible through an outstanding web shop and interactive digital catalogues. These capabilities free up valuable time, reduce administrative burden and artwork rework, and allow clients to focus on what matters most: selling products that make brands and people proud.

Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Practices

Sustainability is at the core of PF Concept’s operations, with a clear commitment to reducing their environmental footprint across the entire supply chain. Their comprehensive Sustainability Report sets out ambitious targets, including the phase-out of all virgin fossil-based plastic products and packaging by 2030, under the “Rethinking Plastics 2030” strategy. This approach focuses on innovating, circulating, and eliminating plastics, with a circular design philosophy that incorporates sustainable, recycled, and bio-based materials, enhanced recyclability, and product longevity. Certified materials and traceable supply chains – such as GRS-certified ranges and Aware™ traceability technologies – ensure transparency and credibility.

PF Concept’s dedication to ethical practices is further validated by external recognition, including an EcoVadis Platinum rating and a multi-year partnership with UNICEF the Netherlands’ “Plastic Bricks” initiative. The company maintains robust modern slavery and anti-slavery policies, adhering to the Modern Slavery Act 2015, with regular supply chain audits, comprehensive staff training, and a dedicated compliance team. Transparency is further demonstrated by PF Concept UK’s publication of gender pay gap data via the UK Government’s reporting service, underlining their commitment to pay equity and workforce transparency.

Stakeholder Engagement and Waste Reduction

PF Concept recognises that effective stakeholder engagement is crucial to reducing waste in the promotional merchandise sector. Branded products often cannot be repurposed or rebranded without careful planning, so the company works proactively with clients to create awareness around returns, misprints, and over-ordering. By providing clear guidance and collaborating closely with customers, PF Concept helps minimise unnecessary CO₂ emissions associated with wasted stock and logistics, improves forecasting, and extends product use – reducing the volume of merchandise that becomes unused or obsolete.

Circular Economy and Reuse Partnerships

PF Concept puts circular design principles into practice by designing products for longevity and repair, and by favouring materials and constructions that support recyclability at end of life. Their partnerships with organisations such as Reshare and local groups in Poland ensure that surplus textiles or products unsuitable for branding are donated or repurposed, rather than sent to landfill. These initiatives support the circular economy and reduce the environmental impact of end-of-life product treatment, providing clients with credible, responsible end-of-life options for campaign stock and uniforms.

Inspiring Change and Building Trust

PF Concept’s holistic approach – combining product quality, innovative customisation, digital selling tools, sustainable practices, and rigorous ethical standards – builds trust and confidence with clients and stakeholders alike. For customers, these benefits translate into enhanced brand reputation, stronger corporate social responsibility narratives, smoother internal approvals, and potential cost efficiencies through reduced waste and better product longevity. Subtle, quality branding and well-chosen products – such as the branded recycled glass water carafe, handcrafted from upcycled beer bottles – encourage recipients to keep and use them, increasing impact per item and supporting both environmental and commercial objectives.