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IRONMONGERYDIRECT CONTINUES TO DELIVER WITH LATEST SUPPLIER RECOGNITION
» LEADING SPECIALIST SUPPLIER IronmongeryDirect , has been recognised as the first Approved Retailer Partner by window security and safety restrictor manufacturer Jackloc . Set up as a partnership scheme to ensure that only the best retailers represent its brand , customers at IronmongeryDirect will benefit from enhanced product knowledge and support on Jackloc ’ s residential and commercial range .
As part of its ‘ Trusted to Deliver ’ brand promise to provide trade professionals
with a wide range of quality products and exceptional customer service , the specialist ironmongery retailer has worked closely with Jackloc for over ten years to achieve its Approved Retailer Partner status . The partnership further cements IronmongeryDirect as a reputable and reliable supplier that can provide in-depth knowledge and support to customers when specifying products from Jackloc ’ s market-leading range .
Eric Collins , Managing Director of Jackloc said : “ We are delighted to recognise IronmongeryDirect as an official Jackloc Approved Retailer . Now trade customers can find the full range of Jackloc products and the support that they need from IronmongeryDirect , with a fully trained team who understand our product range and offer the best advice to their customers .”
Roland Etheridge , Category Manager of IronmongeryDirect said : “ We are
honoured to be recognised as a Jackloc Approved Retailer . We have worked with Jackloc for a number of years because they are simply the best window restrictors in the marketplace . The quality of the engineering work in each of their products is second to none , and we are proud to offer the safest solution to our customers . We ’ re looking forward to the benefits that our long-standing relationship brings for our customers in the future .”
IronmongeryDirect is the UK ’ s largest online supplier of ironmongery to the trade . With flexible delivery options to meet the needs of busy schedules , including free next day delivery on orders over £ 45 ex VAT , same day delivery to postcodes in selected areas of London and the East of England , as well as click and collect from 6,500 pick-up points across the UK .
www . IronmongeryDirect . co . uk
BURG-WÄCHTER SUPPORTS THE RAINY DAY TRUST AND TOOLSTATION TO HELP THOSE HIT BY TOOL THEFT
» AS PART OF ITS SECURE Communities Scheme , leading security specialist , Burg-Wächter UK , has pledged to support the Rainy Day Trust – the only charity specifically supporting the home improvement industry – to supply security equipment to independent trades people who fall victim to tool theft in its joint campaign with Toolstation .
‘ almost 11,300 tool thefts from vehicles were reported ’
Tool theft rise
Bryan Clover , Chief Executive of the Rainy Day Trust said , “ Tool theft is becoming more prevalent and that is a factor of the way the economy is going . In fact , in 2020 alone , almost 11,300 tool thefts from vehicles were reported . If your power tools are gone and you ’ re a roofer for example , you can ’ t go to work the next day – it ’ s as simple as that .”
Replace and protect Bryan continued , “ However , if the worst does happen , the Rainy Day Trust is here to help . Once verified as a genuine claim , replacement tools are organised as quickly as possible to help minimise the disruption a theft can cause .
“ Our partnership with Toolstation was offered additional support by Burg- Wächter UK , who were happy to help by providing a package of security products ideal for protecting van doors as well as bolts and chains to secure both vehicles and tools . Although good insurance will help mitigate the loss in the first instance , fitting good strong high-quality security devices will help to protect against and deter future attacks .”
Andrew Field , Managing Director at Burg-Wächter UK said , “ We are very proud to be able to support the Rainy Day Trust and Toolstation ’ s tool theft awareness campaign by providing practical help – in the form of high-quality security products – to tradespeople who are victims of burglary , as swiftly as possible to help protect not only their essential tools but also their livelihoods .”
www . rainydaytrust . org . uk www . burg . biz / uk
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