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Fostering Young Sporting Talent

Foster Industrial is investing in local talent, having signed a sponsorship deal with one of the country’s exciting young talented amateur players Ashleigh Plumptre (16).

Ashleigh plays in the Women’s Super League 1 for Notts County Ladies FC as well as for England Women Under 17 after coming through the Under 15 squad and has represented the country 24 times.

After making her England debut aged 14, her fledgling international career has gone from strength to strength over the past couple of years. Still studying for her A-levels, Ashleigh recently lined up for England Women’s Under 17s against Germany and France.

This is the first time that premium welding supplier Foster Industrial has sponsored any sports person. Not only were they encouraged to sponsor Ashleigh by one of their customers Julie Roberts of Wilcox Commercial Vehicles, but also Ashleigh’s father Tim who part manages the Air Products industrial gas distribution for Foster Industrial.

Based in Shepshed near Loughborough Foster industrial was founded in 1886 in Nottingham. One of the UK’s longest established distributors of welding and cutting equipment. The family run business provides both equipment and technical support to manufacturers across the East Midlands.

Still run by the great grandsons of the founder, Foster Industrial’s growing customer base includes the region’s top manufacturers, in sectors ranging from transport and aerospace, through to agriculture and shop fitting.

Richard Foster, Joint Managing Director said: “We’re delighted to be encouraging and investing in a hugely talented youngster playing at such a high standard locally and for the country.

“It’s important as part of our commitment to the local community to invest in bright emerging talent. We know that Ashleigh trains extremely hard and manages to balance her school studies and football and she is an inspiration, we’re looking forward to watching her in action over the forthcoming season.”

Notts County Football Club Chief Executive Luke Negus-Hill added, “Our club relies on the support from companies such as Foster Industrial and we’re delighted to have them on board for what we hope will be a very successful season. Their sponsorship will be great encouragement for Ashleigh, who is a very talented young player, and we look forward to inviting them down to watch her in action.”

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Originally founded in 1886 by Joseph Foster, Foster Industrial initially traded as coal merchants. 125 years on and Foster family members Richard and Charles continue to build the business. Based at a state-of-the-art 15,000 sq. ft site Foster Industrial carries a huge range of stock, technical advice, servicing and repairs, expert training as well the latest range of premium welding equipment.

NCLFC Established in 1995 Notts County Ladies Football Club play in the FA WSL, the top tier in the English women’s football league pyramid.

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