TPI April 2009

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BSS Industrial, a supplier of pipeline and heating solutions, has partnered with manufacturer Hudevad to open a brand new warehouse dedicated to radiators. The company is part of The BSS Group plc, a distributor to specialist trades. The new warehouse is located at Cyan Park in Coventry, UK, close to BSS Industrial’s distribution facilities at Magna Park in Leicestershire and Cross Point Business Park, also in Coventry. The warehouse will primarily store BSS Industrial’s Boss RIOpanel range of radiators. BSS Industrial partnered with Hudevad to launch the Boss RIOpanel in 2007. The company states that the range has proved a popular choice in the com- mercial heating market. In September New warehouse dedicated to radiators

2008, Hudevad extended the range by launching the Boss Rio Aegis LST, specifically designed for use in care homes, education and health facilities. Frank Elkins, BSS Industrial managing director, commented, “ As a business, our primary concern is to provide a reliable service to our customers. That includes having the ability to deliver goods on demand. Since its launch in 2007, the Boss RIOpanel has been a successful product line for us, so much so that to meet our customer order levels, we have worked with Hudevad to secure a substantial proportion of its new Midlands warehouse in which to store the product.

John Rees, BSS Industrial brand director, browses ▲ ▲ the company’s new brochures

“ In addition to meeting customer demand, the new warehouse means we

can coordinate logistics and handling solutions between our other two Midlands distribution centres: anyone in the industry will agree that radiators are extremely easy to damage in transit, so by using our own staff and specialist vehicles, we can ensure all products are handled correctly and arrive intact for our customers. ” BSS Industrial has also recently launched a range of dedicated brochures to illustrate the solutions and technical knowledge on offer from its specialist brand teams. The literature has been produced after the specialist brands (Manor Plastics, Austin Stroud, AMS Pumps and Pegler & Louden) joined together under one umbrella in 2008, strengthening BSS Industrial’s focus on new markets and providing a more comprehensive service to current customers. John Rees, BSS Industrial brand director, commented, “ These brochures have been designed to provide a detailed resource of information to customers as we continue to expand the services and expertise offered by the specialist brand team. ”

Combilift’s new man for north of the borders Combilift Ltd, a manufacturer in the long-load handling sector, has appointed a new product manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Anthony Rooney will add support to current Combilift dealerships in these areas.

Mr Rooney has been with Combilift for almost eight years, initially with a role in the production of the trucks, to a four year stint opening up new markets in the USA, before moving back closer to home to take on his current position. “ Sales in Scotland grew by over 100% last year, and I expect this to continue throughout 2009, ” Mr Rooney commented. “ The oil industry is a buoyant sector, and our larger trucks with up to 14 tonne capacities are particularly suited for offshore applications. In Northern Ireland I have identified increasing requirements for the Combilift range in manufacturing and engineering sectors. In general, customers appreciate the cost effectiveness of the 3-machines-in-1 Combilift system rather than operating a fleet of multiple types of forklifts. ”

Mr Rooney has also made some initial sales of the recently introduced Combi-CB, and believes that this will prove to be a popular model in the future.

The Combi-CB was specifically designed for handling a mixture of long and palletised loads.

Combilift Ltd – Ireland info@combilift.com www.combilift.com

BSS Industrial – UK reception@bssgroup.com www.bssuk.co.uk

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