Category: Corporate news

Bott have always been known for quality heavy duty products, but what is it that makes their ranges built to last.  

Every product has been designed to perform, so bott have prepared some animations to show benches, cabinets and cupboards down to the smallest detail. 

To see what makes a bott cabinet check out the animations on their website (www.bottltd.co.uk/workplace-storage) or view the snippets here:

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We are pleased to announce a new colleague joining the Business Development team here at Troy.  Wayne Steele has joined the company this week and will be covering the South of England and South Wales. Wayne is well known to Troy and THS members having had previous roles with Pramac and SDMO.

We would like to welcome Wayne and hope he settles in nicely to the his new role within the Troy team.

A warm welcome to the new members who joined us on the 1st of September:

HELIX TOOL CO LTD

MILO TOOLS LTD

SPEN BEARINGS

UK PARTS DIRECT

UNIFLEET LTD

New suppliers to the group are as follows:

• OX GROUP LTD – Hand & Construction Tools
• SMART TOOL GROUP LTD – Multi Tool Blades & Accessories 

In March 2020 the EU Commission published their ‘recommendation’ on COVID 19 related PPE conformity assessment which was an attempt to alleviate the severe supply shortages for healthcare and key workers. 

The UK adopted the ‘recommendation’ and published guidance on how to be able to place COVID 19 products on the market without completing the normal CE conformity assessment process. 

The guidance is primarily for manufacturers of PPE but of course ‘Importers’ and Importers’ obligations are also laid out. These can be found in section 9 of the guidance. 

This guidance has evolved since it’s first iteration and there is now a 6th version which you can view here

The most significant change being, The new guidance still requires the submission to and confirmation of acceptance by a Notified Body of PPE for conformity assessment. However if you wish to begin selling this product prior to the completion of the full CE conformity assessment process you must get the approval from the market surveillance authority (MSA), who are responsible for confirming that it meets the necessary essential health and safety requirements. This approval must be obtained from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) or HSENI in Northern Ireland. You can apply for this approval through emailing MarketSurvPPE@hes.gov.uk (If PPE is exclusively for private consumers use Trading Standards and the relevant MSA) 

This is clearly an important requirement and a key difference from previous guidance. There are many other conditions carried over from previous versions which of course must also be adhered to. 

Although this process is, by its nature temporary it has been in existence for 5 months and there will be PPE that is at various stages of the easement assessment process. 

Arconic, the organisation which owns the Recoil brand, has doubled the size of its’ Telford operations turning it into a 100,000 sq ft business.

As well as Recoil, Arconic’s other brands include Huck, Marson, Camloc, SNEP and Simmonds.

This expansion is due to rapid growth across Arconic’s brands and in a variety of markets, with turnover expanding by about 45 per cent over the last two years.

A new “Shuttle” has been installed in the new premises which will house the Recoil stock in Telford, making picking and preparing shipments a much more streamline process.

The move into the second premises was partly an act of opportunism, said operations director Jonathan Craven, but it coincided with the company needing additional space to grow into.

“It felt like too good an opportunity to miss and it feels like we will be vindicated in this because it has come alongside growth in the business”.

Arconic employs about 130 people in Telford, and expects to be able to grow that number as it beds in its new building and continues the expansion of the business.

“We are in a position where the market has taken well to the new products we have and not only do we want the investment in manufacturing equipment, we know that is going to require people,” Mr Craven added.

 

Statement from Polyco

‘Designed with the environment in mind Polyflex® Eco is our latest addition to the Industrial Reusable range. Made from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles, this is the next evolution in gloves. Like our Polyflex Ultra gloves, this range is high quality, combining comfort, dexterity and performance [with Polyflex Eco Nitrile version achieving maximum abrasion score] but uses less plastic/virgin polyester yarn in the manufacturing process.

This is part of our wider ‘PHL Environmental and Sustainability Governance’ [ESG] strategy, and our first product launch associated with our ESG. Our journey will continue with many more initiatives based around the circular economy. We are already looking at optimising loadable quantities, reducing packaging, using LDPE and paper band packaging and possible linear options around compostable and biodegradable products.’

Polyflex® Eco Range

Click Here For Video Link

 

 

Item Code & Description :

PEN – Polyflex Eco N – Seamless knitted liner made in part from recycled plastics, with a foamed nitrile coating

PEL – Polyflex Eco L – Seamless knitted liner made in part from recycled plastics, with a sandy latex coating

 

Packing configuration: 60 pairs per case – [1 pair per paper band, 6 pairs / Master paper band and 6x 10 / case]

 

Size range : 5 -12

 

First glove in the market with QR code: QR code links to the attached ‘RPET Product Launch Sales aid’ which covers the complete story with a video clip.

 

Market Sectors

• Automotive • Construction & Utility • Engineering and Manufacturing • Warehousing, Transport and Logistics • Waste Management and Local authority

 

Polyco will have limited stocks available in the coming months, before fully launching in 3-4 months’ time.

 

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As a result of the current climate, Bott is trying to think of new ways to allow their dealer networks to reach out and make contact with their customers by introducing new products that will aid them and their staff to return to the workplace safely.

Please find attached the first product to form part of the Bott Care Point range. Other new items will be added to the range in the coming days/weeks.

So keep an eye out!

 

A big welcome to all the following companies who have joined Troy this month: 

 

BRADFORD BOLT & NUT CO LTD (BBN Fastnet – Bradford)

BRADFORD BOLT & NUT CO LTD (BBN Fastnet – Oldham)

BBN SUTCLIFFE

CAULFIELD INDUSTRIAL

FLINT HIRE & SUPPLY LTD

FOLKESTONE FIXINGS LTD (FFX – Head Office)

FOLKESTONE FIXINGS LTD (FFX – Folkestone Branch)

FOLKESTONE FIXINGS LTD (FFX – Ashford Branch)

TCO DIRECT LTD

 

We look forward to building a bright future with them all.

Q4 2020 Trader is in production and members can order their personalised copies right now! Packed with products from Metabo, Sealey, Draper, SIP, Teng Tools and Trojan – this edition will have everything your customers need for the Autumn / Winter. Featuring an array of seasonal products including;

– Heater / Generators
– Wet / Dry Vac 
– Hi-Vis
– Mats and Storage
– Lighting and Torches 

Message from OSL Cutting Technologies:

We’re pleased to tell you that OSL Cutting Technologies has successfully acquired Universal Drilling & Cutting Equipment. It’s a great fit, with two of Sheffield’s heritage manufacturing businesses.

As we combine our strengths over the coming months and years, it will allow us to focus on enhancing our product range, quality, service and provide a better customer experience.

Rest reassured that business contacts remain unchanged and there are no changes to your trading terms.
 

 

 

 

Troy Members were treated to a fantastic Digital Event on Thursday 23rd September! 

Hosts Richard Pymm, Troy Sales Director and Wendy Perkins Troy PPE Category Manager shared supply chain solutions, product innovation, stories of UK manufacture and sustainability over a 90 minute event. 

Members conversed in the event chat and shared their best examples of how Troy support them in PPE. The best responses won a Red Letter Day prize! 

Thank you to all the suppliers involved, JSP, Footsure, Buckboots, UPower, Rockfall, Pulsar, Hultaforz, WBT, Wondergrip, Traffiglove, Performance Brands, Harrisons Of Hull, UPower, Beeswift, Securious, Bisley, Polyco, UVEX, Globus. 

Members can catch up on the full show here 

https://youtu.be/50B6oNB6BZs

We look forward to next months event focusing on Power Tools and Power Tool Accessories. 
Members can register for this event here

EZ-base is rapidly gaining traction in the industrial tooling sector. With customers wanting to purchase online more and more, having complete product data is imperative. Troy have partnered with EZ-base to streamline how high quality product data can be accessed, allowing Troy Members (Distributors) to manage data easily and effectively via it’s advanced platform as well as supporting Suppliers in standardising their product data.  

The following suppliers are currently available via EZ-base with many more to follow including Beeswift, Excel Machine Tools, Hexstone, Klingspor Abrasives, UVEX. 
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With affordable rates, expert support and fully categorised, standardised and validated data, being a successful distributor of industrial supplies has never been easier. Manual tasks that often took days are now automated thanks to EZ-base. Troy Members have been experiencing the platform for themselves with great results – Rapid Welding had the following to say;

If you would like to get involved with EZ-base as a Supplier or a Distributor, you can contact their team at info@ez-base.co.uk or watch the below animation which explains a little bit more about EZ-base and the industry challenges it resolves for businesses.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNBxlyauqmc&list=PLbKDOF74lNMP3zl-i6wk9O3DqbORKZT4V

We’re dropping in on our Prodigy of Purchasing, Jim Chadwick, Group Purchasing Director, and the Brains of Business Development, Richard Pymm, Business Development Director for an ‘exclusive’ on Purchasing. They’ll be sharing their views and advice on how best to consider your procurement process and successfully source the highest quality & best value products, whilst minimising surplus stock and maximising profit…

Click here for the full article

Troy Member, Tony Rowe, Managing Director of Goldstar Leisure, is raising funds on behalf of children and families of two fishermen that sadly drowned on Saturday 21^st November.   The Brixham fishing boat, Joanna C BM265, was previously owned and skippered by Tony and left him and his local community devastated when it sank off the coast of Newhaven in East Sussex.

If you would like to make a donation, please click through to the Go Fund Me page in the link below…

Click here for more information on the fundraising

Regatta Professional’s commitment to delivering safety in the workplace was recently recognised
with a seal of approval from The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF).

The BSIF is the UK’s leading trade body within the safety industry, providing support and guidance on
a wide range of safety issues. Regatta Professional has made real headway with their safety and hivis
offering, and this certification solidifies their high standard of clothing and their positioning as a
safety workwear provider.

Regatta Professional always strives to build innovation in their workwear ranges and this is true of
their hi-vis pieces. The workwear giant’s high visibility clothing range is designed with innovative ID
Reflection Technology, creating angled chevrons that show workers which way their colleagues are
facing when visibility is reduced.

Weather doesn’t get in the way of hard work when kitted out in Regatta Professional hi-vis clothing.
Workers can shop hi-vis fleeces for the winter, lightweight and manageable softshells and
bodywarmers for the autumn and quick-drying polo tops for those summer months. Stylish hi-vis
jumpers and bomber jackets keep workers looking great too.

As well as hi-vis clothing, Regatta Professional has a huge range of safety footwear, ranging from
protective boots to safety trainers for that needed agility. The BSIF certification not only shows
Regatta Professional’s commitment to work safety, it gives businesses the peace of mind that their
workforce will be kitted out in the highest of standard in workwear when choosing Regatta
Professional. Head to www.regattaprofessional.com for their full range of safety and hi-vis wear.

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We were delighted to see everyone that came along to the recent Roadshow’s in Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Bristol & Birmingham last month! It was a fantastic opportunity for us to speak with Members & Suppliers face-to-face about the invaluable initiatives on offer over the coming months and into 2023 – so thank you.

Click here to view just a few of the highlights …

After receiving great feedback, we’ll be doing this once again next year so if you weren’t able to come this time, there will be another opportunity!  More details to be released nearer the time …

SAIT Abrasives UK is delighted to unleash POWER MAX-TM, a collection of high-performance cutting wheels that combine the aggressive and free cutting nature of zirconia grain with super-thin formats. The results are wheels that are fierce yet user-friendly – the ideal match to heavy industrial applications.

The first release from SAIT’s new POWER MAX brand, POWER MAX-TM is a succinct collection of flat cutting wheels for portable machines. In the world of portable wheels, zirconia grain is consistently viewed as the optimal choice of technology. Like ceramic technology, zirconia is self-sharpening, but crucially requires less working in order to get results. This excellent grain also regularly outstrips aluminium oxide in terms of performance, delivering more cuts and a longer life span.

All of the above combine to make POWER MAX a highly appealing prospect for reducing the physical impact of cutting operations on machine operatives, as well as limiting down-time required for wheel changes. Added to the mix, super-thin wheel formats allow for a multitude of additional benefits, including shorter cutting times, less heat generation, minimal vibration and reduced waste and dust.

SAIT highlights aerospace, automotive manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation and marine as industry sectors whose needs are particularly well matched to the characteristics of POWER MAX. The wheels are versatile performers, capable of tackling a wide variety of material challenges, including steels, stainless steels, carbon steel, duplex stainless steels, nickel alloy and non-ferrous metals.

Wheels available

Brand	Variant	Type	Code	Dimensions (mm)
POWER MAX-TM	ZZ 60 T	41	001543	115 x 1.0 x 22.23
POWER MAX-TM	ZZ 46 T	41	001545	115 x 1.6 x 22.23
POWER MAX-TM	ZZ 60 T	41	001544	125 x 1.0 x 22.23
POWER MAX-TM	ZZ 36 T	41	001546	230 x 2.0 x 22.23

POWER MAX joins an extensive portfolio of bonded abrasives from SAIT, tiered according to performance and all designed and manufactured in Italy. It is the latest release from SAIT’s ‘Top Energy’ programme, an initiative which debuted in 2013 and highlights advances achieved from the modernisation of the manufacturer’s production lines as well as the development of new formulations for bonded abrasives.

For more details, call SAIT abrasives 0344 801 3355, or email sales@sait-abrasives.co.uk.

We are delighted to announce that the date & venue of TMB 2023, also known as “the event of the year”, have been confirmed as Thursday 23^rd March 2023 at The Wing, Silverstone.  There’s so much to look forward to including …

• A world-class venue
• Superb, diverse supply chain
• Fantastic trade show offers
• Incredible product innovations
• & much more …

Exclusive booking information will be sent to Troy Members & Suppliers later in the year …

Click here for a reminder of this year’s incredible show!!

#StrongerTogether #SupportIndependents

 

 

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The date you have all be waiting for has been confirmed – Troy Means Business 2024 will be taking place on 21 March 2024!

Our trade show is one of the most highly regarded of its kind in the industry. TMB is the perfect platform for Suppliers and Members to meet, network and build long lasting relationships. Of course, it’s much more than just a trade show, with opportunities to learn more about the Troy network and the potential for growth and development the group can support.

Add the date to your diary, as this show will be one you don’t want to miss

Exclusive booking information will be sent to Troy Members & Suppliers.
Visit the myTroy Portal or dedicated TMB site for full event details

 

 

Troy is delighted to announce the acquisition of Scott Direct Ltd to support its UK growth strategy.

Scott Direct is a complete supplier to the industrial & trade markets, offering customers a comprehensive range of quality products including hand and power tools, protective clothing, PPE, safety equipment, hygiene and janitorial supplies, workwear, corporate branded garments, MRO & engineering consumables.

Troy, the largest independent network for industrial and engineering supplies in the UK, is headed up by Paul Kilbride, CEO. Paul commented;

“ Scott Direct has been a Troy member for many years and there has been a close connection to the family throughout that time. With shared core values, Scott Direct is a great fit for the Troy Invested-in member Group.

Troy is a family business that supports family businesses and our vertical integration strategy is just one of the avenues offered as part of the Group to ensure that we support our independent membership and keep the independent marketplace strong.

We know how much independent businesses are valued in their communities and by the businesses that trade with them, and our aim Is to help those businesses to grow with investment, without losing the knowledge, passion and levels of customer service that only an independent business can provide.”

Chris Taylor, CFO of Troy said,

“Scotland is an important region for us and the acquisition of Scott Direct strengthens our position as a supplier to the industrial and trade markets. Scott Direct have built a leading business and the acquisition is a natural fit with the Troy group – providing complementary product portfolios and markets along with an excellent team.”

The Troy Group has invested in 18 businesses throughout the UK over the last 5 years, serving a wide and diverse customer base across many sectors, providing broad-line industrial consumables and PPE, Precision Cutting Tools and state of the art VMI and supply chain management solutions. It received a £15.5 million investment from BGF in 2023 to support its ambitious growth plans. 

Norman Scott, shareholder for Scott Direct said,

“I am delighted we have concluded the sale of Scott Direct Ltd to the Troy Group. This deal will drive further growth for Scott Direct and build on the successes achieved by our experienced team who all stay in position to take the business forward. I wish them every future success.”

Rob Sayles, Managing Director of Scott Direct said,

“Joining forces with the Troy Group will allow Scott Direct to continue building on our past success and provide a strong foundation to fuel our future ambitions for the business.”

Financial advisors to this deal were Dains (Rob Wilson, Trystan Shaw) with legal advice from Gateley Legal (Mark Rutherford, Sophie Cahalin, Anna Mayfield, Alicia Bradburn), Shawbrook Bank (Andy Sutton, Steve Armstrong), Freeths (James Dyson), Gunnercooke (Rob Fawkes), Gillespie Macandrew (Kennith Irons, Arlene Taylor) and BTO (Emma Barclay).

Could you secure the future of your business by improving your recruitment strategy?

Recently we have been fortunate enough to spend some time with Troy member, Tony Rowe of Goldstar, to discuss how his recruitment strategy involves the use of apprentices and foreign exchange students.

Click here to find out more. 

Troy is delighted to announce the acquisition of SIIS Limited to support its UK growth strategy and its second acquisition in Scotland in 2024.

SIIS specialise in ironmongery and industrial supplies and serve a wide range of customers across Scotland and the UK from their four sites located in Kirkcaldy, Dundee, Dunfermline and Edinburgh.

Troy, the largest independent network for industrial and engineering supplies in the UK, is headed up by Paul Kilbride, CEO. Paul commented;

“SIIS is a Troy member that is built on family values with a focus on serving its local communities and is a natural fit with the Troy Group. Through our vertical integration strategy, we provide businesses like SIIS with support and investment to grow and further unlock their potential, maintaining the knowledge, passion and levels of customer service that only an independent business can provide. We look forward to starting this journey with Grant and the team.”

Chris Taylor, CFO of Troy said,

“SIIS represents our second investment in Scotland this year and further builds on our position as a key supplier to the industrial and trade markets. Under the leadership of Grant Fobister (General Manager), SIIS have built a well established business with a strong customer base and core product offering that will be a great addition to the Troy family of companies.”

This marks the 20th investment for Troy throughout the UK over the last 5 years, with the group serving a wide and diverse customer base across many sectors, providing broad-line industrial consumables and PPE, Precision Cutting Tools and state of the art VMI and supply chain management solutions.

Grant Fobister, General Manager of SIIS Limited said,

“This deal marks the start of an exciting new chapter for SIIS and the team here – as part of the Troy group we look forward to building on the success we’ve achieved to date, continuing to service our valued local customer base, driving growth opportunities and further strengthening our position across our core markets.”

Financial advisors to this deal were Dains (Rob Wilson, Trystan Shaw) with legal advice from Gateley Legal (Mark Rutherford, Sophie Cahalin, Anna Mayfield, Alicia Bradburn), Shawbrook Bank (Andy Sutton, Steve Armstrong), Freeths (James Dyson), Gunnercooke (Rob Fawkes), Gillespie Macandrew (Kenneth Irons, Arlene Taylor) and Burges Salmon (Joanna Monaghan, Victoria MacAulay)

Throughout the company’s existence, SIP Industrial Products have tried and succeeded at engaging with the local and wider communities, consistently sponsoring various projects, events, and teams, and regularly supplying equipment to different causes at no cost.

With that said, SIP Industrial Products are incredibly proud and excited to announce that they have recently backed another project, perhaps of a grander scale than any other before, agreeing a product sponsorship with the currently in-development Bloodhound SSC supersonic car and the loyal team that service it.

For those that may be unaware of the Bloodhound SSC spectacle and the vision that it embodies, the Bloodhound SSC supersonic car takes over from a long line of predecessors that have attempted to break the land speed record. In fact, Thrust SSC, which set a speed of 763mph (1,228km/h), currently holds that record. Not content with breaking it, the Bloodhound intends to smash this speed, matching or exceeding 1,000mph (1,609km/h), leaving all previous records in it’s wake. To put the intentions of the Bloodhound team into perspective, the supersonic car will cover a mile in 3.6 seconds, whilst weighing 7.5 Tons. While a jet engine would provide considerable speed, a rocket engine has also been factored into the design, meaning that, when combined, the car will generate more than 135,000hp. In their words, it’s six times more powerful than all Formula 1 car present on a starting grid put together. With such a large project, SIP thought it would be suitable to send a range of their most premium, heavy-duty equipment, so that all concerned with the Bloodhound SSC project are covered. This includes a range of boosters/chargers, industrial- grade heaters, and much more.

SIP wishes them all the best with the project, and look forward to seeing the results in the near future, beginning with testing and trial stages at Newquay in late 2017. Should you wish to visit, learn and see more Bloodhound SSC in action, visit sip-group.com to receive a £5 ticket discount, as an SIP customer, for SSC’s Public Day on 28th October 2017.

As you may know, Troy Supplier SIP Industrial Products have the exclusive licence to sell the new corded DeWalt Vacuum cleaner.

 

Many Troy Members are already engaging with SIP on this greatly anticipated product to pre order from their second container of stock arriving with SIP in November (which they expect to sell quickly)!

 

If you would like to learn more about SIP and their DeWalt products, and find out if they are right for you and your customers, take a look at this link and video. For a conversation in more detail, speak with Mike Lappage via the contact details below…

 

Mike Lappage
National Account Manager
SIP Industrial Products Ltd
01509 500300
07765 817859
mikelappage@sip-group.com

UK cornerstone customer group – Troy UK and United Tooling Solutions ‘UTS’

Established in 1986, Troy is a privately held group of industrial engineering supplies businesses in the UK. Troy is the UK’s largest independent industrial buying group with over 400 member trade retail outlets in the UK, and a comprehensive online presence. Troy recently received recognition for a Top 75 fastest growing companies based on sales turnover over the last four years in South West region of the UK. Revenue has grown by ~85% since 2016.

The Troy and UTS group consist of three principal areas of business operation;

Troy Buying Group – An industrial buying group with 300 members operating more than 400 trade outlets, that generate a combined revenue of in excess of GBP1.1b

• United Tooling Solutions – is an industrial supplies distributor holding 8 company trade branch outlets directly owned by the same major Troy shareholder.
• Toolshop Direct – operates under UTS, focused on online distribution specialising in industrial product and tooling sales with Tier 1 status ranking via the Amazon platform.

Sales and distribution of Bisley Workwear will be driven through both UTS and Troy’s trade retail outlets, and via UTS on the Amazon platform through the group’s online division Toolshop Direct. The arrangement with this group provides BSA Brands with an immediate UK national platform to introduce and grow the Bisley Workwear brand throughout the full UK market from commencement.

Troy also holds 20% ownership of a major European industrial buying group with 1,500 members and over 3,300 trade outlets throughout UK and Europe with a combined trading volume of EUR16 billion – BSA Brands will seek an opportunity to further expand into Europe in the medium term through this group.

Click here to read the full story

Troy’s Regional Business Development Director- Philomena McDermott joined the sales team meeting at “ThomasGraham” and presented the value added support services of the Troy group.  Garry Smith – sales director and Russell Smith – Contracts director both attended and confirmed they felt the meeting was” invaluable” .

 

The Government has announced a zero-rating on VAT on the sale of PPE until 31^st October 2020 (Originally it was only to run until 31^st July 2020, however it was extended in early July). This took effect from 1 May 2020 and is directly linked to strategy of reducing the impact of COVID-19.

Products covered by the zero rate include;

• Disposable gloves
• Disposable plastic aprons
• Disposable gowns
• Surgical masks including IIR surgical masks
• Filtering face piece respirators
• Eye and face protection including face visors or goggles

Who does the ‘temporary zero-rating for PPE’ apply to?

• Businesses
• Charities
• Individuals in the UK
• Care Homes (It is expected to particularly benefit care providers, who are often unable to reclaim the 20% VAT incurred on PPE as they are fully or partially exempt businesses)

VAT in the UK is governed by EU Law, at least until Brexit 1^st January 2021, however the European Commission approved member states to introduce temporary VAT reliefs to mitigate the impacts of COVID 19 pandemic.

For further information please visit;

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vat-zero-rating-for-personal-protective-equipment/vat-zero-rating-for-personal-protective-equipment

Coronavirus Communication – Immediate Halt to Collections

Given the current situation and following government advice we have taken the decision to ban customer collections at all branch locations with immediate effect. This decision has been taken to protect our staff, and I’d like to thank you in advance for your understanding with regards to this matter.

Dowload the links below for more updates.

“An insightful and interesting summary of the current state of the metalworking industry. A positive contribution from a specialist tool supplier to the category that will benefit anyone that reads it.”

 

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If you’re interested in finding out more information on the current and future state of the metalworking industry, you can read the full report by head to the link below!

A delighted Ian, Roger and Amanda took to the stage at the Low Wood Bay Hotel in Windermere on Friday 8^th March to be presented with the personalised award.

But the wins didn’t stop there – at the end of the evening, all winners of each category were invited to be put forward for the ‘Outstanding Cumbria Family Business of the Year’ – and to their delight Thomas Graham came out top.

Winners of each category will go forward to the national ‘Family Business of the Year Awards’ in June, which will take place in London. We’ll keep all our fingers and toes crossed for them!

We are thrilled to announce that Troy member Thomas Graham, in Carlisle, has been awarded a 4-year contract worth £45 million to supply the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) with power tools and general maintenance, repair and operations products (MRO). This winning tender was devised with the assistance of ‘Team Troy’ and emphasised our strong industrial supply partnership with a large number of key brands. 

To read the full article click the following link – Thomas graham news

TIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings and power tools accessories, has extended their customer facing teams by welcoming five new employees including a new position for an existing member of staff; The new appointments will help TIMco serve its growing customer base and increased product ranges.

These new appointments include Alex Jones as Regional Support Manager, Rachel Edwards, Jade Seabridge & Vicky Sweeney as the Internal Sales Contacts as well as Vicky Bartlett and Amy Scott as the new Customer Services Advisors. In addition to better servicing of customers the new appointments provide opportunities for existing staff to grow, develop and progress as well as to increase the employment rate in the local area.

Alex has been promoted within the growing merchandising team and is now the Regional Sales Support Manager in charge of managing the merchandising team and providing support to the business consultants. His main role and responsibilities is coordinating TIMco’s merchandisers and ensuring all merchants are fully stocked and stores are well maintained at all times. 

Simon Rance, Sales Director of TIMco, comments: “Investing in people who are passionate about our products is essential to TIMco and intrinsic to our values. We take pride in training our staff to the highest standard so that we can pass that knowledge onto our customers and to ensure the best possible service to all of our customers across the UK.”

Rachel, Jade & Vicky have been appointed to the internal sales team where they will become dedicated internal contacts for customers in their allocated region. Having a dedicated region to support customers to a single point of contact for all their needs in order to maintain consistency and continuity for sales queries.

The customer services department has also seen growth in the department with the addition of Vicky and Amy to the team who will be responsible for handling customer queries quickly and effectively.

Simon Midwood, Managing Director of TIMco, comments: “We’re delighted to welcome our latest team members to the TIMco family and to grow our business further. These team expansions show our desire to continually build on our close working relationships with our customers by meeting their needs regarding product ranges, merchandising, customer services and sales processes as well as our commitment to employment in Cheshire.”

TIMco’s recent growth demonstrates their determination to continually provide the best possible experience for their customers no matter which touch point the customer has with TIMco. 

TIMco is head quartered in Nantwich, Cheshire, imports and supplies more than 6,000 product lines from around the world to distributors throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.  The company was established in 1970 and now employs 115 members of staff from it offices in the UK, Ireland and Taiwan.  For more information, visit www.TIMco.co.uk. 

 

An important date for your diary…….

THURSDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2018

“TROY MEANS BUSINESS”
at The Silverstone Wing
 We will also be holding the ever popular Gala Dinner 
at Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa
 

Further details and booking forms will be released during 2018.
If you have any questions on the meantime contact Lisa Page, lisa.page@troyuk.co.uk, 01271 313551

Please note this event is only open to Troy Members and Suppliers

What an incredible come back – it’s fair to say that TMB 2022 was a real assault on the senses with record numbers in attendance and business generated on the day.  Bigger & better than before, for the first time ever TMB covered all 3 of the halls and a new supplier mezzanine at The Wing, Silverstone, accommodating 184 supplier stands – the quality of these and the TMB offers were second to none with the Troy Suppliers well and truly pulling it out of the bag.

TMB 2022 Summary …

• Superb Supplier Stands with product demos, deals & samples across 3 halls including …
• A New Supplier Mezzanine
• Impressive Demo Vehicles
• TMB 2022 Innovation Award – judged by our very own Troy Young Professional Panel
• Incredible Top Ten Deals
• Troy’s Very Own Experts, Giving Presentations on Dual Branding, Troy Solutions, Troy Commerce & More
• Product Data Support via Ez-base, Award Winning vending with Safe Stock Solutions, Fantastic Purchasing Opportunities via Trojan Tools, Manufacturing Excellence with TMG
• On the track racing in an Aston Martin & Ferrari
• Category Specialist Advice in PPE, Welding & more
• all generating unprecedented amounts of ££££ business

and that was just the day!

Gala Dinner & Entertainment Circus Style!

The gala dinner was housed in the impressive Big Top marquee at Whittlebury Park, which was awash with colour, lights and an electric atmosphere.  There was …

• Fancy Dress!!!!  Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun!
• Clowning around in the Carousel, Cannon & Car
• A Juggler, Magician, Mirror Men & Make-up artists
• Class Acts – who really didn’t need an introduction – the hilarious Rod Woodward, beautiful & talented Lisa Kelsey, and show stopping Nina Conti and up for a laugh volunteers from the crowd – not forgetting super clever compere & ring master Paul Martyn
• Delicious food served by Whittlebury Park’s very own clowns
• Wine a plenty on the tables – compliments of U-Power – Thank you for sponsoring!
• Exploding balloons – these were not for the faint hearted!
• & a fun filled Casino – sponsored by Europa – Thank you so much, this really did make the perfect end to an incredible evening!

A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT DONATED TOWARDS THE BRITISH RED CROSS APPEAL TO SUPPORT THOSE AFFECTED BY THE UKRAINIAN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS, WE’LL RELEASE THE FULL FIGURE RAISED VERY SOON!

The Morning After The Night Before …

For the Troy Team it was back to business on Friday 18th March too, where we were back at Silverstone for the final breakdown – and the irony of it being World Sleep Day wasn’t lost on us either …

Let’s Talk About Brad!

Pre-show – on Wednesday 16th March – Whittlebury Park played host to a world class business seminar with the one and only Brad Sugars World #No1 Business Coach.  Whatever the scale, model or direction of the business everyone was able to take something incredibly valuable away from this once in a lifetime opportunity.  He talked passionately about the importance of a Mission, Management, Productivity, Strategy, Marketing, Business Development, Loyalty & much more …

Energetic, charismatic & inspiring – Brad expertly provided a plethora of real-life business experiences to demonstrate his proven principles of business success.  Brad’s ability to connect with the audience was effortless, generating many keen questions about relating his principles to specific scenarios from Members & Suppliers alike.

And There’s More … TMB 2022 VIRTUAL SHOW!

Troy Members – TMB 2022 didn’t end on Thursday for you either!  We’re delighted to confirm that the link to the VIRTUAL SHOW is now live on www.tmb-show.co.uk showcasing many of the fantastic TMB deals which will remain in effect until the end of March and beyond!

TMB 2022 was sponsored by:

Dormer Pramet – Draper Tools – Makita – Portwest – Stanley, Black & Decker & Toolbank

Thank you from Paul Kilbride & Board of Directors:

A huge thank you to all our show sponsors who’ve been incredibly supportive, our loyal members for attending on the day, and our superb suppliers that showcased their incredible products, brands and deals.  Not forgetting the Silverstone Events Team, New Image PR, Whittlebury Park, Creative Hire and everyone else involved in bringing this incredible show together – we really couldn’t have done this without you all #strongertogether.  Roll on 2023!

 

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