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IntroductionIntroduction

An Introduction to Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd

“Cromwell is totally committed to provide it’s people with opportunities

to achieve their chosen ambitions, and our

company aims to provide secure, enjoyable and

meaningful employment for all our people.”

(1970)

“Our aim is to remain a multi-cultural company and

promote equal opportunities.

Cromwell will continue to be a reliable supply company whose primary objective is to provide

quality products, effective support and ‘added value’

services to all its customers.”

(2010)Michael Gregory

(Group Managing Director)

Cromwell Group Head Office & Global Distribution CentreLeicester

Cromwell: The Story So Far:

In 1968, Michael Gregory started the business by selling tools from the boot of his car to workmates on the night shift at the engineering business he used to work for.

Cromwell is now the largest British owned industrial distributor, and is established as a Sunday Times Fast Track 250 list of medium sized, privately owned UK companies.

• Cromwell has an extensive industrial supplies product range, that includes hand tools,

cutting tools, precision tools, power tools, abrasives, measuring equipment, PPE,

Stationary and Office Supplies

• In 2010 we opened a dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul division (MRO)

• Over 1800 people employed globally

• 51 UK branches, 12 International branches, and total global operations in over 60

Countries

• 1900+ Page Fully illustrated Industrial Supplies Catalogue

PeterboroughPeterheadPlymouthPortsmouthRochesterSheffieldSloughSouthamptonStocktonStokeTelfordTiptonTyne & WearWarringtonWorcester

AberdeenBasildonBasingstokeBedfordBirminghamBlackburnBristolCardiffCarlisle ChesterCoventryCramlingtonDerbyDoncasterDublinDundee EdinburghFifeGlasgow (Bellshill)Glasgow (Hillington)GrimsbyHullLeedsLeicesterLincolnLondonLutonManchesterMansfieldNorthamptonNorwichNottinghamOxford

51 UK Locations:

Experience - Local, National & Global Supply Capabilities

A J Howard Industrial Supplies Limited (Southend)GTSS Engineer Supplies Limited (Coventry)

Worldwide Distribution Network

Head Office & Global Distribution CentreWigston , Leicester

Central Support Functions Include:• Purchasing • Marketing • IT• Personnel • Group Contracts / Group Sales• CSS Mediwell• Logistics• Overseas

Fabrication & Welding

Mining & Oil Industry

Food & Drink Industry

Automotive Production

Communications

We have a diverse & wide

ranging Customer BaseAerospace &

Defence

Rail Industry Chemicals & Pharmaceutical

CUSTOMER PROFILETRANSPORTATION

AEROSPACE

FOOD & BEVERAGES

PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTH CARE

CONSTRUCTION

INDUSTRY

CAD Department Own Company Transport

E Business & Vending

CNC Regrind & Recoat

UKAS Accredited Metrology LabPower Tool Repairs

Technical Support

We offer a range of In House

Services Embroidery Facilities

Warehouse and Despatchpersonnel transact and deliver in a timely manner

Fully trained Telesales Teams take customer orders and promote special offers.

Local Supply Depots offer a wide range of product from stock for Next Day Delivery or Collection from any one of our Trade Counters

Sales Representatives and Qualified Engineers build trust and long term relationships.

Our Van Sales operation brings product and technical know-howright to the customer’s door.

Our People

Working for CromwellCromwell offer their employees a wide range of benefits:

• Stakeholder Pension Scheme and Life Assurance

• Extra holidays with service, rising to 34 days inclusive of Statutory Holiday

• Training, development and career progression opportunities

• Employee discount on all products

• Corporate Eye Care Scheme for VDU users

• Childcare Vouchers

• Contributory Healthcare Scheme

• Sports and Social Club - monthly competitions & chances to win prizes

• Subsidised Canteen (Wigston only)

• Free Car Parking