RMS International shows continued growth with new UK HQ and launch of Melbourne-based RMS Australia RMS International - January 2017

 
RMS International, the leading international wholesale toys & crafts business, today announces that it has relocated its UK headquarters and is set to open an Australian office as it positions itself for continued global growth.

The new UK HQ will be in a state-of-the-art building in RMS International’s home town of Manchester. With more than 70 people currently working for RMS in the UK, and a need to increase its warehouse capabilities, the company has expanded its operational base by more than 4000 square metres into new premises. The offices incorporate a 500-square metre showroom, creative hubs for its R&D teams and a refresh of its corporate identity

In Australia the Grafix brand, which is wholly-owned by RMS, has seen buoyant growth in recent years and led to the opening of a local office where there is ample capacity for business growth. This new workplace gives the company the opportunity to further extend its own-IP ranges and expand its international licensing expertise to a local audience.

Commenting on the new offices, Catherine Pike, Head of Communications, said: “RMS has had a buoyant 2016 and customer response for 2017’s new ranges has been both impressive and encouraging. These positive reactions reinforce the move to expand our international operations and launch an office in Melbourne, as well as relocate to larger UK offices to give us the capability for continued growth in the business.”

The launch of RMS Australia, based in Melbourne, will be headed up by Mattel veteran, David Ireland who joins the business as CEO for Australia; he will be supported by Sales Director, Shane Osborn, who also joins from Mattel with a wealth of experience. The strategic timing of the Australasia launch positions RMS perfectly for its debut at the Melbourne Toy Fair in March. The company will be exhibiting at the show for the first time and plans to demonstrate its product expertise and international development and delivery capabilities to the attending Asia-Pacific audience.

With more than 30 years trading heritage, RMS Australia is the sixth international office to be located outside of the UK and sits alongside those in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Miami, Boston and the Netherlands. The new UK headquarters will continue to be the lead for the ongoing international growth of the business, as well as being the creative centre for product development and innovation across its Grafix, Block Tech, licensed and other own-IP product ranges.