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AVOCET HARDWARE GROUP APPOINT STEVE ROSS AS NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
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» AVOCET ARE DELIGHTED to announce the appointment of Steve Ross as Commercial Director of their high security cylinder division Avocet ABS .
Bringing with him over 25 years of cylinder business experience , the addition of Steve to the Avocet team is a clear message of the objective at Avocet to further develop the Locksmith and Trade business markets .
Having worked with Mul-T-Lock and Assa Abloy , Steve is already well known within the industry and a friend to many of our existing business partners , who will be aware of his passion for this professional and specialist service sector .
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Steve Ross , Commercial Director for the ABS division of Avocet Hardware Group .
So why join ABS during a pandemic , isn ’ t there a risk ? Steve was quick to respond , “ 2020 was a challenge for everyone within our industry , yet even with the trauma of Covid-19 and the uncertainty of a post Brexit UK , Avocet returned a positive year
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result . The business has worked relentlessly behind the scenes to reorganise itself for the coming year , a year which includes a number new product launches , and further appointments too .”
Steve added “ The team at Avocet are very excited about the releases we have planned , and we are sure our partners will like what we will be sharing with them . Everyone knows the ABS brand and the value it offers to both our partners and the consumer .”
“ The pandemic has taught businesses important lessons and not least , customers need support and continuity ,” commented Steve . “ The ABS division at Avocet has continually supported the locksmith industry , and ensured that its partners have had access to products throughout , even with the sales office operating remotely ; their passion is unquestionable , and a great foundation for us to build upon .”
Avocet Hardware Group supply to the trade all manner of door and window hardware alongside the award-winning ABS range of cylinders and with many companies still facing uncertain futures , this appointment clearly highlights that Avocet are embracing 2021 with positivity and purpose .
www . avocet-hardware . co . uk 01484 725000
SECUREFAST NEW WEBSITE IS NOW LIVE
We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website www . securefast . co . uk . Along with a new look , we have included a host of new and exciting features that will make visiting the site easier and more interactive .
» STARTING WITH CUSTOMER feedback back in 2020 , Securefast set out to produce a website which made specifying the correct product quickly and easily , whilst still maintaining the high level of information and support Securefast are known for .
During the ongoing COVID pandemic the previous ecommerce website received record demand , which solidified the need for a new updated site offering more facilities to the customer . The new website will allow the user full flexibility to specify , quote and order 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . With stock of over 8,000 product lines , ordering from Securefast has never been easier . Orders placed on-line by a Securefast account holder , can be dispatched on the same working day to anywhere in the UK , plus orders over £ 150 qualify for free
of charge next day carriage on the UK mainland . The site will only show prices to our customers who have logged into the site with their password . In addition , it will also show the account holder their net prices and account details such as product history and account statement .
Visitors logging onto the company ’ s website , can access the full range of Securefast products , view high resolution images , download the associated datasheet , technical drawing and fire test details . The new website also gives better access to expertise and services , with news , case studies and technical support sections , as well as integrated social media buttons for Facebook , Twitter , Linkedin , Instagram and YouTube to allow improved communication with customers . Securefast will be constantly updating content with helpful information and you can also sign up for our Monthly newsletter .
To apply for a Securefast e-commerce account please call the sales team on + 44 ( 0 ) 1704 502801 or go to www . securefast . co . uk to login or register .
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