NEWS STAFA wins Graydon Award
STAFA is celebrating affirmation that, even in times of economic decline, the Group has its business financially well organised. On 21st
current and prospective customers can indeed rely on a financial healthy STAFA. After 35 years of hard work, a huge achievement.” To receive Graydon’s ‘Financially Healthy’ certificate, an
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organisation needs to meet certain selection criteria, such as a positive credit rating over a long period of time and satisfactory payment procedures. Further information consists of revenue data, annual and accurate figures, creditworthiness and a sound overall business worthy situation. Graydon is a leading financial service providers in credit
eorge van Gool commented: “We are proud to receive this award. With Graydon’s ‘Financially Healthy’ certificate we can show that we are a reliable partner to do business with. In times of financial uncertainty that is a must. Our
June 2012 at STAFA’s office in Maarheeze, George van Gool, general manager and founder of the STAFA Group, received the Graydon Award from Graydons Martijn Utermark.
management, providing business information crucial to every company that wants to perform better in order to take a competitive advantage and able to look for suitable partners to do business with. Graydon rates companies on their creditworthiness and financial situation. STAFA Group is the collective name of STAFA Trading, STAFA
Assembly and STAFA Direct. George van Gool describes them as: “Three independent companies that can provide the management of an entire logistic chain for fasteners, the best possible packaging methods, and the most favourable import conditions and terms. Opting for the STAFA Group means you are opting for a guaranteed service and quality.”
www.stafa.nl Sika appoints new UK general manager
Sika Limited - the UK subsidiary of Sika Group, the global speciality chemicals company, has announced the appointment of Ivo Schaedler as general manager.
chaedler joined the UK business on 1st June, following almost 15 years working for Sika at its head
office in Switzerland and Swiss subsidiary Sika Schweiz AG. His most recent position was as head of the company’s contractor and industry business units, which the company says both developed and performed well under his leadership.
Commenting on his plans for the UK, Schaedler says: “One of the major targets for Sika UK is the integration
of our three sites in Norwich, Preston and Welwyn Garden City, and the continuing success of the business in the various markets we operate in. It is my intention to build on the synergies we have between our different business units to enable us to offer the best products and solutions to our customers.”
DFS Fixings new showrooms, in a regenerated area of Leicester, were officially opened by city mayor, Sir Peter Soulsby, on Monday 2nd
City mayor opens new DFS Fixings showroom July.
pecial guests invited by the Leicester construction industry and allied trades supplier attended the launch ceremony at DFS Fixings in Foundry Square. The completely refurbished former car showrooms, close to Leicester city centre, reflect the on- going growth of DFS Fixings, which it says continues to buck economic trends. DFS Fixings describes itself as is a long-established fastener, fixings and power tools supplier, with a reputation for
infallible supply throughout the East Midlands. It sees its unique selling points as first class customer service and the ability to provide the rarest products off the shelf. Continued expansion has led to two moves in two years: from
All Saints Road to Abbey Lane; and now to Foundry Square, adding a third more capacity for presentation and storage. Latest plans include an upgraded website, currently under construction, and substantial investment in business software, further expected to raise the company’s profile. DFS Fixings managing director, Geoff Kirk is committed to ensuring
tradesmen find exactly what they need for the job. “The new showroom enables us to display key products, with space to store a vast range of items, helping us to deliver our hallmark customer service. Our revamped website will also display up to 30,000 new products, enabling customers to buy all they need online, at their convenience.” Sir Peter Soulsby said: “I would like to congratulate DFS Fixings
on its continued expansion. It is really good news that DFS Fixings is joining others in realising the opportunities in Leicester’s Belgrave Gate and investing in this part of the city.”
Fastener + Fixing Magazine • Issue 76 July 2012
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