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plugs, helping wholesalers meet a wider variety of customer requirements while simplifying purchasing and stock management. A contractor collecting cable management products, wiring accessories or consumer unit components is far more likely to purchase associated fixings at the same time if suitable products are readily available from stock. This not only enhances customer convenience but also creates valuable opportunities for incremental sales across every trade counter transaction.
Simplifying stock management While contractors want greater choice, wholesalers must also balance stockholding requirements and inventory management. One of the biggest trends currently shaping the fixings market is the move towards more complete and integrated ranges that offer a broad selection of products through a single supplier relationship. Recent additions to the Q-Crimp Fixings range include high-performance Plus
Series Woodscrews, Bullfix plasterboard fixings, machine screws, self-drill screws, metal expansion plugs and fixing accessories, enabling wholesalers to offer solutions for a broader range of installation requirements through a single supplier. For wholesalers, sourcing a larger proportion of fixing requirements from a single supplier can help streamline ordering, reduce administrative complexity and provide greater consistency across the range offered to customers.
Performance matters
Price remains important, but today’s installers are increasingly focused on performance, ease of use and installation speed. With labour costs rising and project schedules under pressure, products that simplify installation can offer significant value. Unicrimp’s recently launched Plus Series Woodscrews have been developed with installer efficiency in mind. Features such as a sharp
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“As contractors increasingly seek convenience, reliability and technical support from their supply chain partners, wholesalers that can provide a comprehensive and well- supported fixing solution are well placed to benefit.”
Type 17 slash point, deep thread design and reinforced double countersunk head help reduce timber splitting, improve grip and deliver a secure fix across a range of applications. For wholesalers, premium fixing solutions such as the Plus Series offer an opportunity to move the conversation beyond price alone, providing customers with products that can save time on site while delivering consistent performance.
Looking ahead
The fixings category continues to offer significant potential for electrical wholesalers. As contractors increasingly seek convenience, reliability and technical support from their supply chain partners, wholesalers that can provide a comprehensive and well-supported fixing solution are well placed to benefit. For wholesalers, the opportunity lies not simply in selling more fixings but in recognising the category as a valuable tool for increasing basket spend, strengthening customer loyalty and reinforcing their position as a trusted supply partner. As installers continue to seek convenience, performance and reliability from a single source, a well-managed fixings category can become a meaningful contributor to long- term business growth.
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