Green initiative in paper consumables launched
March 2010

We have joined forces with a key supplier, Metsa Tissue, to promote environmentally friendly paper consumables which can also save customers money.  This focus is an extension of our successful long running partnership with Metsa. It recognises the twin criteria of a desire of increased environmental observance, with the immense cost pressures the industry is currently facing.
 
Metsa Tissue’s paper products are sourced from Scandinavian forests as part of a forestry programme that actually plants more trees every year than are removed.  
 
Our part in the chain is educating contract cleaners in efficient paper use.  We also help contract cleaners to introduce to their clients the benefits for corporate social responsibility, and the potential cost savings for ends users and contract cleaners.
 
See how online publication Tomorrow's Cleaning reported this innovative announcement here

We are asked by a leading publication to describe the benefits to contract cleaners of using a good supplier.
February 2010

Leading on-line cleaning publication, Tomorrow’s Cleaning, asked our MD (Brian Chapman) to write about the benefits a good supplier can bring to a contract cleaning company. These include helping reduce costs, impressing end clients, becoming more efficient and winning more business. This request is one of several recently from respected industry publications which recognises our industry expertise in janitorial supplies and cleaning practices.
 
The full article can be downloaded here.

We open a new office in Preston to expand our operations
January 2010

We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Preston Lancs. The new office provides key account support for contract cleaning companies all over the midlands and north of England.  
 
The office operates in conjunction with the recently opened Derby distribution centre, and builds on the increasing demand from customers wanting the high quality, rapid and cost competitive service that they are already receiving in the south of the country.  
 
The Preston office is a further step in the planned expansion of the overall janitorial supplies service and support throughout the UK.

"What a Distributor does" article in Cleaning Matters
January 2010

Our MD, Brian Chapman, was asked to write a significant article for a a key industry publication - Cleaning Matters - describing the role of a modern janitorial supplies distributor.

It was published in the January edition and discusses what a modern distributor does for their contract cleaning clients - and the end clients.

The full article can be downloaded here.

We sponsor Cheltenham race meeting
November 2009

As the supplier of janitorial products to Cheltenham race course we were pleased to be able to be a sponsor at their November meeting. Together with our partners, CleanEvent, we sponsored a race at the Cheltenham meeting held over 13th, 14th and 15th November. This was the 3.30 Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 2) on the Sunday, won by Tell Massini. We also presented the “best turned out horse” award.

New Purchasing Manager bought on board
October 2009

We would like to welcome Ron Bowkett as our new Purchasing Manager. Ron is responsible on building and maintaining our partnerships with our core suppliers, and managing the stock control effectively so we can improve on our already excellent customer service.

Ron’s many years in production management is already proving vital as we continue to build our systems to cope with customer growth.

Ron’s main focus outside work is on his family and three children.  He also supports West Ham, which brings another aspect to the football discussions in the office!

Supplies House in the Facilities Management Journal
September 2009

Supplies House were selected as one of the key partners by The Facilities Management journal for inaugural edition of their "Month in FM" supplement.  This came out for the first time in September and was widely distributed to their readers and at an number of exhibitions

Cleaning at the Westfield Centre
August 2009

An article by our MD (Brian Chapman), describing the issues and experiences of providing cleaning supplies for the high profile Westfield Centre, was published as a keynote feature in the new Tomorrow’s Cleaning on-line magazine.
 
Quality was a key issue for the Westfield owners and the selection process balancing quality, environment and cost is described.  Brian also covers the problems of builders being on site just before the opening ceremony, which gave us some sleepless nights!
 
The fulll article can be read here...

New partnership with supplier of innovative solutions
May 2009

Rubbermaid and Supplies House have signed a distributor agreement which they believe will assist contract cleaning companies to improve their service to end customers. The agreement brings together two of the most innovative companies in the industry, combining their strengths and proactive approach to improving cleaning and becoming more environmentally and cost conscious.

Rubbermaid’s range of products include both traditional products and new innovative ones, such as the Pulse mop which eliminates the need for buckets of water, and custom recycling bins to help end users recycle more efficiently.
 
Read the whole article here...

MD stimulates industry debate
March 2009

An article Brian Chapman (our MD) wrote about the relationship between manufacturers of cleaning supplies and their distributors was published in Cleaning and Hygiene Today (CHT), a major industry magazine.  It provoked some significant discussion in the industry which resulted in a debate at the recent Cleaning Show at the NEC.
 
The article discussed how good working relationships between manufacturers and distributors could build business for all concerned, but that many major manufacturers did not work like that, to the detriment of their business.  It recommended ways on how the relationships can be improved, and turned into true partnerships.  
 
Annabel Hilder, Editor of CHT, said, “We were delighted to get Brian’s thought-provoking piece.  It shows someone thinking beyond just their own company, and understanding that developing best practice partnerships throughout the industry will benefit many companies.
 
Read the whole article here.

We supply the newest shopping centre in Europe
November 2008

We were delighted to be selected as the cleaning supplier of choice for the new Westfield shopping centre in west London.
 
We had staff based there during the final build of the centre. Like many other companies, we worked for many days during the build, and through the night to ensure the place was spotless for the grand successful opening.
 
Brian Chapman, our MD, coordinated our part of the huge project.  He said it was a magnificent opening ceremony, and that there are so many visitors it is like a major concert or sporting event every day of the week.

Supplies House at Clean Event Expo
September 2008

We exhibited at the Clean Expo South exhibition at Sandown Park racecourse at the end of September.  There were some interesting visitors and we were very pleased with our new stand.  We got particular interest in our green cleaning supplies and the online ordering and management system.
 
Our clean system Tricycle was used outside the exhibition to help keep the car parks and pedestrian walkways clean and tidy.
 
The picture shows managing director, Brian Chapman, on the right and Allan Harper, just before the show was about to open.

New distribution centre opens in Derby
July 2008

The new Supplies House distribution centre is now open and running in Derby, to complement the one already running in London. MD Brian Chapman said, "This new facility greatly extends the area we can rapidly manage for our customers. Having this centrally positioned distribution centre is already proving popular with customers based in the midlands and northern England."

Supplies House goes green
March 2008

Care of the environment is becoming a larger issue for our contract cleaning customers, and their customers. We are committed to helping the environment where possible.

Our Greenhouse™ range of products has been specially selected from approved suppliers to meet the emerging environmental challenges. From sustainably sourced paper products to environmentally friendly cleaning solutions and materials, we are able to help you meet your customer’s environmental requirements.

Supplies House introduces integrated ordering system
January 2008

Our new integrated ordering and supplies management system has already been taken up by one large contract cleaning company. Their personalised access system enables them to order online, track which locations are over or under ordering, and accurately manage their account. They have stated that this has already saved the costs of three admin staff.