TELFORD FIRM’S ‘APPROVED SUPPLIER’ STATUS

A leading office furniture supplier in Shropshire has been given ‘approved supplier’ status by Caradoc Medical Services.

Chrisbeon Office Supplies, of Stafford Park, Telford, is now one of two approved furniture suppliers to the buying consortium which is based in Longbow Close, Shrewsbury.

Caradoc Medical Services has more than 1,000 members including GP surgeries, care homes, schools, small businesses, dental surgeries and veterinary practices and more recently opticians and pharmacies.

Said Chrisbeon Office Supplies partner Richard Hughes:  “We are delighted to become an appointed supplier to Caradoc which is a nationwide organisation.

“We have a large range of standard furniture as well as specialist products for the medical profession, from anti-bacterial coatings to infection control fabrics, and can provide a nationwide delivery.”

Chrisbeon Office Supplies is based at Units B2 and B3, Stafford Park 4, Telford TF3 3BA, 01952 292606, email sales@chrisbeon.co.uk

Caradoc has on board over 100 suppliers offering savings to its members.  To find out about joining or becoming a supplier to Caradoc, please contact petermasters@caradocmedicalservices.co.uk

TELFORD FIRM’S EXPANSION TO MEET THE NEW YEAR NEEDS OF START-UP BUSINESSES

Partner Richard Hughes unveils Chrisbeon Office Supplies’ expanded
quality used furniture showroom.

A Telford firm has expanded its quality used office furniture showroom specifically to meet the new year needs of business start-ups and individuals working from home.

Chrisbeon Office Supplies has extended the furniture ‘seconds’ showroom at its Stafford Park, Telford premises to approximately 3,000 sq.ft. to accommodate a greater stock of desks, chairs, filing cabinets, cupboards and tables.

Partner Richard Hughes explained that Chrisbeon Office Supplies was now carrying a larger than ever range of genuine new furniture which was ‘seconds’ because they were factory discontinued lines.

“We now have a comprehensive range of quality used furniture which is ideal for small businesses which are starting up and want to keep costs low.

“We can also cater for people setting up at home and existing businesses looking for bargains during challenging economic times.

“The showroom is already popular with people who set up at home.  Now we feel we can cater for more start-ups as well.  Furniture changes by the week – we trade in second hand against new all the time - and prices reflect the age.

“Because the stock is rapidly turning over we cannot produce a price list or catalogue – we advise customers to call in and view to see if items meet their needs. The dedicated used furniture showroom is open Monday to Friday from 8.30-5.30.”

He added that Chrisbeon also offer a delivery service from their premises at Units B2 and B3, Stafford Park 4, Telford TF3 3BA, 01952 292606, email sales@chrisbeon.co.uk

Brand New Brand at Chrisbeon

The massive Banner brand of office stationery will be available through our catalogue for the first time in January.
Announcing the introduction of Banner products to our 2012 catalogue, Chrisbeon partner Richard Hughes said: “It’s a quality brand at competitive prices.

“This tried and tested range is far more extensive than we can currently offer and we believe our customers will welcome the opportunity to access the Banner brand.“We are confident that Banner will enable us to increase our stationery turnover because there is a much wider choice, featuring over 850 every day office products at great prices.

“We will also be able to offer innovative environmental benefits to customers
because in future we shall not be producing so much packaging.
“We are currently trialing a new re-usable delivery box system which could
reduce the amount of packaging required by 75%.”
He added that Truline was committed to managing its waste responsibly,
recycling it wherever possible.

Monthly gas and electricity consumption were measured in an effort to reduce cost and usage.

Chrisbeon Signs a New Deal with Truline

We are delighted to announce that Chrisbeon Office Supplies has signed a four year deal with Truline, a well established national office logistics distributor.

As part of the new deal, we shall be offering our customers the Banner brand of office stationery which will be available through our catalogue for the first time in January 2012.

Truline has a unique history providing supply chain services to Banner Business Services. Banner was originally a division of Her Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO) which was privatised in 1996.
A management buy-in/ buy-out followed in 2000, under a new parent company called 'office2office' (o2o). o2o was listed on the main London Stock Exchange in 2004.

Banner, as many of our customers will be aware, is a quality brand which we shall be selling through our catalogue at extremely competitive prices. This tried and tested range is far more extensive than we can currently offer and we believe you will welcome the opportunity to access the Banner brand.

We are confident that Banner will enable us to increase our stationery turnover because there will be so much more choice, such as over 850 every day office products, including filing, paper and envelopes, writing instruments, books and pads, office essentials, diaries and planners and technology.

Chrisbeon will also be able to offer innovative environmental benefits to customers because in future we shall not be producing so much packaging. We are currently trialling a new re-usable delivery box system which could reduce the amount of packaging required by 75%.

The contract we have signed with Truline means it will be their fleet of office stationery distribution vehicles visiting customers on our behalf. We must emphasise that customers both locally and nationally will not see any noticeable difference – except in the livery of the vans which will have the Truline logo.

The Truline distribution fleet will operate exactly as we have in the past, delivering our stationery directly to the end user’s office to continue to provide a personal service.

So it doesn’t matter where your office is located – the Truline distribution driver will find you. Truline has been distributing stationery products in our distribution network for many years and their drivers have extensive local knowledge.

Chrisbeon has decided this is the best route to take in terms of distributing our stationery and office supplies – Truline has the logistical expertise which we have been seeking.

The deal with Truline will free up our time to help customers with their needs and provide them with an even better service. And as a result of this new initiative we shall better deploy our vans and delivery drivers to further enhance the furniture side of the business which is growing year on year.

As a result of the new arrangement with Truline, we shall have increased capacity for holding more stocks of furniture which we believe will also benefit another key sector of our customer base.

Thank you for your custom in the past and we look forward to serving you even better in the future. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us:- sales@chrisbeon.co.uk or 01952 292606

Chrisbeon Times- December 2011

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BUSINESS AND EDUCATION WORKING HAND IN HAND

Chrisbeon's Craig Hughes and New
College deputy principal Beverly Tyley

For the last six months, Chrisbeon Office Supplies has been working closely with a local sixth form college to help create an enhanced learning environment.

As a result of the relationship between Chrisbeon, of Stafford Park, and New College Telford, students are now reaping the benefits of a major refurbishment programme.

Earlier this year, Chrisbeon won the contract to furnish the college refectory to seat 84 people.

This has led to further orders to furnish a large number of classrooms, ‘hubs’ and coffee/office areas with chairs, desks and tables.

The six month project, described by the college as ‘highly successful’, has now been completed – exactly to time.

        

Said deputy principal Beverly Tyley:  “Chrisbeon Office Supplies has been able to source good quality furniture and equipment to meet our needs and has worked with us to fit in with our complex building work schedules.

“The firm has provided a knowledgeable and flexible service and worked hard to deliver on time as well as keeping us informed about progress with orders.

“Our £3.5 million building and refurbishment programme was designed to ensure that the college is best placed to help local young people succeed in their Advanced Level courses and a wide range of other educational programmes.

“Our students are now seeing the benefits of this investment programme through an enhanced learning environment and first class social spaces.”

Said Craig Hughes, Chrisbeon Office Supplies partner who handled the project on behalf of the firm:  “The deputy principal has been instrumental in selecting a vivid colour scheme having seen samples of every product.

“She has been very much hands on in the progress of the project which I am confident has been to everyone’s complete satisfaction,” he added.

ROCK SALT AND SNOW SHOVELS - OFFICE SUPPLIER GEARS UP FOR WINTER

Craig Hughes of Chrisbeon,
ready for winters snow

A Shropshire furniture and office supplies company is geared up for winter.

Pallets of rock salt and a large quantity of snow shovels have joined the hundreds of items of furniture and stationery available from Chrisbeon Office Supplies.

Said partner Richard Hughes:  “We are stocking up with rock salt and snow shovels earlier than we did last year when we sold out.

“We are gearing up in case of another hard winter and so these specific bad weather items are in the warehouse alongside the tea and coffee which are also essentials at this time of year.

“Customers placing orders for our every day items can now add salt and shovels to the list.”

Chrisbeon Office Supplies is based at Units B2 and B3, Stafford Park 4, Telford TF3 3BA, telephone 01952 292606 or email sales@chrisbeon.co.uk

To view the whole range of items visit http://www.chrisbeon.co.uk/winter