HSE International ISSUE 105 | Page 25

BUILDING TOWARDS A SAFER FUTURE Walsh - Blyth & Turton is a leading UK wholesaler specialising in the supply of personal and protective equipment (PPE) and workwear. W alsh - Blyth & Turton (WBT) are part of Bunzl plc, a global FTSE 100 company. Bunzl is a growing and successful group with operations in the Americas, Europe and Australasia. Their operations span across 29 countries with global headquarters based in London. WBT are a wholesale only PPE specialist with National support from a dedicated Customer Service and Operations team. They offer broad market knowledge and expertise, with Field Sales Managers who are trained to give the best help and advice. Providing access to all types of PPE, along with full compliance and technical support, ensures WBT can offer the options and peace of mind customers need for their businesses. WBT’s head office is based in Manchester and they also operate a 100,000 sq ft wholesale warehouse in South Wales. This enables access to an extensive, multi-millionpound stock of PPE and workwear, and distribution is available throughout the UK. WBT provide a full range of delivery options, from single box to larger, bulk consignments, and bespoke delivery services including next day delivery and Electronic Track & Trace. In addition, the warehouse boasts on-site retail packaging machinery, labelling machinery and a packaging preparation area. As exclusive wholesalers, WBT choose not to supply end users. Instead, they supply large national retailers including PPE resellers, and other specialist businesses such as welding distributors, office suppliers, etc. WBT also provide competitive pricing on branded products at wholesale rates, with own brand options and a range of bespoke and retail packaged PPE options. WBT offer support with merchandising solutions, retail packaging and product labelling. Everything can be customised to suit a retail environment and supplied ready to go straight to the shelves. All products can be customised to suit individual requirements. To keep things running smoothly, a finely tuned account management process is in place with information reporting systems to help customers keep track of their orders. Experienced Field Sales Managers work closely with customers to extend the highest level of support. They can assist with technical support, product selection, range development and packages, to develop customers’ sales of PPE and workwear. As an account customer, ordering products couldn’t be easier. WBT offer three stress-free ordering options over the phone, via email or via the WBT website. HSE INTERNATIONAL 25