Corporate Information
WHERE WE CAME FROM
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
- 1973 - Established as a local fastener distributor in Uckfield, East Sussex
- 1976 - Opened our first manufacturing site in Uckfield
- 1992 - Introduced Vendor managed Inventory (VMI) into the UK fastener market
- 2002 - Opened distribution operation in mainland China specifically to target European and US companies operating in China
- 2005 - Consolidated our position in the UK by acquiring Serco-Ryan, the UK's fourth largest fastener company
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
- 30 distribution sites in 16 countries across Europe, Asia and North America,employing over 1,100 people
- Manufacturing plants in China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and the UK which concentrate on niche, high value products
- Strong focus on branded products, supply solutions and engineering support
- Strong track record of profit and cash generation
