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________________________________________________________________________________ Selco Builders Warehouse
business was founded with a mission to provide a unique offering to local small trade, transitioning from an original focus on engineering woods timber to a more generalist approach. Indeed, we have evolved into a generalist business focused on making small trades feel welcome while making shopping easier, being a one-stop destination for all needs, and pricing our products in a clear and transparent manner. These founding principles have guided our business development over the past four decades. An important milestone occurred in 1998 when we were acquired by Grafton Group Plc, now our parent company.
“ Presently, we operate 75 branches across the UK with a workforce of over 2500 colleagues, generating a turnover of circa £ 600 million. Notably, we stand as the number one destination for small trade professionals, providing a welcoming and convenient shopping experience. Our objective is to transcend the conventional transactional process between large merchants and their trade customers by fostering genuine relationships with our small trade clientele. We strive to support our clients in growing their businesses from small to medium-sized enterprises by making them more profitable through increased efficiency. Recognising that time is a crucial asset for small trade customers, we prioritise convenience, speed, and ease of transactions to facilitate their success,” he elaborates.
Under one roof
Time is of the essence for most companies and particularly small to medium-sized businesses. However, awareness of this urgency does not lead Selco to prioritise meeting deadlines at the expense of the quality and variety of its services. Frank goes ccemagazine. com 63