Thanks to our customers & staff for 10 succesful years!
On Monday 3rd June 2013, Infinity Ingredients opened its doors. The challenge was simple - to create a new company that was fast and dynamic, and occupied a unique position within our market. We wanted Infinity to be a place where we could work with suppliers from around the globe who bring something different to a fast moving market. Thankfully for us, we were overwhelmed by our customers support (thank you to each and every one of you!) from the outset. With our company name, web site and logo up and running in a burnt orange and grey pantone (thanks to our marketing team), and our first official supplier on board (Roelmi HPC), our business started to grow! We quickly added two global suppliers in quick succession - Dr Straetmans and Lucas Meyer Cosmetics. As the end of the first year came, we got so busy that I dragged Clare (my wife and business partner) back off maternity leave sooner than she wanted (she reminds me of this quite often) as I was drowning under an avalanche of emails and enquiries. Growth and expansion continued at pace, and it was soon obvious that we needed more help: Magda was the first to join, followed over time by Jamie, Gabbie and Claire. The ‘dream team’ are an absolute pleasure to work with, as are all of our internal staff who keep us salespeople in check with what can and can’t be realistically achieved!
We now boast sixteen suppliers from all corners of the world; they form a comprehensive offering of raw materials which give us options with all our customers, big or small. Needless to say, it has not all been plain sailing as any business who has lived through the past few years will testify; acquisition of suppliers by bigger companies, BREXIT, COVID and the crisis in Ukraine have all contributed to some stressful times, which we thankfully have managed to navigate through and emerge safely each time into calmer waters!
Ultimately, any business comes down to its people and in this respect, as MD, I am very lucky! My Technical Sales Director, Clare is my rock, sounding board, confidante and advisor; our different skills complement each other very well. I personally believe in working with young, energetic and very bright individuals who will push hard to succeed whilst also pushing me to adapt and develop, especially when it comes to technology! We have an amazing team who make my life easy as they all have such a ‘go get, can do’ attitude and remind me so much of myself 30 years ago!! Anyone who knows us, knows that we work hard and play even harder. Some of the best times of my life have been spent with the greater Infinity ‘family’ and the memories will last a lifetime! Anywhere you see Infinity, you will see energy and the occasional Aperol Spritz (no soda water required) – other cocktails are always available!
Ten years of Infinity have flown by in the blink of an eye and the Company continues to thrive and grow! Here’s to the next ten years and more success and fun along the way!
Cheers,
Andy Goodwin (MD)