An Open Letter from Lee Pannett, Managing Director

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It has been an incredible honour to host Scarecrow’s 40th Anniversary celebrations this month.

When Scarecrow first opened its doors in 1984, the world was a very different place. But what hasn’t changed is our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, and the high-quality products we manufacture, along with the desire to make a difference in the lives of our customers.

In those early days, Tony Walker, our founder, wasn’t looking to build another successful business. Scarecrow was supposed to be a hobby. However, he created something that would stand the test of time and laid a foundation for a sustainable, long term, successful, local business.

Although we are very much a global business, serving clients from Sussex to Senegal, from Mexico to Mongolia, and most places in between, every product we sell goes through our site in the little Sussex village of Maresfield. Scarecrow is a small team, but we have always championed local residents as employees, myself being one of them. I have now been fortunate enough to be the custodian of Scarecrow for the past 13 years and I am personally very proud of what we have achieved and continue to achieve on a daily and global basis.

To Scarecrow employees past and present: Thank you! Your dedication, skills, and pursuit of excellence are the heart and soul of this company. You are the ones who keep our mission alive and our values strong. Without you, this 40-year journey would not have been possible.

To our customers and partners: Your trust and loyalty have been invaluable. You’ve supported us through thick and thin, and for that, we are deeply grateful. The relationships we’ve built have been a key part of our success, and we are committed to continuing to earn your trust and deliver the best possible service for many years to come.

As we step into the future, we do so with the same spirit of excellence that has defined Scarecrow for the past 40 years. The road ahead is full of possibilities, and with the talent and dedication of everyone at Scarecrow today, I have no doubt that we will continue to achieve great things.

So, on behalf of Scarecrow, I want to thank each and every one of you for your role in this incredible journey.

Thank you,

Lee Pannett
Managing Director, Scarecrow Group