TOMORROW’S CLEANING SEPTEMBER 09
Cover Story
Staples Disposables:
secures success
STAPLES DISPOSABLES LTD IS ONE OF THE UK’S MOST
SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT MANUFACTURERS OF
DISPOSABLE PRODUCTS.
Established in 1972, Staples Disposables now Disposables bought out their largest retail
supports a diverse product portfolio consisting competitor, Goulds Tissues Ltd. This buy-
of janitorial paper and chemical cleaning and out has since seen a significant rise in
hygiene products. Dedication to cost effective business, turnover and staff within the
manufacturing, customer service and new company and cements Consuma as one
product development make Staples Disposables of the largest suppliers in their industry.
the industry’s essential one-stop-shop.
Life as a Staples customer
The company consists of six divisions: Customers are at the forefront of our business We tailor our products specifically to our
• Janitorial and this is instilled in the staff we employ. We customers needs and help them build and
• Chemical
still have the loyal customers that we had when promote their own brand, unlike other companies
we first started trading and retaining and that simply promote the company brand.
• Catering
developing those relationships is the key to our
This is reflected in the own label facility and
• Wet Wipes
continued success in a very competitive market.
the personalised marketing we supply. We
• Automotive
Not only do our customers benefit from the offer various Own Label packages designed to
diverse product portfolio, something that suit the varying requirements from our
• Consuma (A trading division of Staples
makes Staples Disposables a unique player, customers. Our most comprehensive package
Disposables)
but also from the service we provide. Our provides customers with a completely
Consuma is the retail sector of Staples service extends beyond a knowledgeable sales personalised label designed to their exact
Disposables, and supplies most major team and keen delivery lead times through to requirements. Along side the labels we offer
supermarkets and retailers across the UK with Chemical Own Label packages and complete matching wall-charts, paper labels, product
Facial Tissues, Toilet Tissues, Kitchen Towels marketing support. images and completely personalised
and Wet Wipes. Just two years ago, Staples
The way we work is to ensure our customers
marketing material, all designed to match the
have the support they need to sell our products
label design and therefore providing a
therefore growing their own business. Anything
consistent corporate identity.
we have produced, whether that be a product However, personalised marketing is not
guide or a price list, these are available for restricted to Own Label Chemical customers.
our customers and are presented in Any Staples customer can have a flyer
the formats suited to their personalised with their details and, where
individual needs. possible, changed to reflect the corporate
The experience and knowledge of our
identity. This is achieved through a dedicated
staff is not kept amongst ourselves, but put to
marketing and graphic design department.
good use to offer our customers the best Although Own Label is a large part of our
possible service we can. business, the Staples Disposables brand is
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