An Introduction to Cromwell

1. Introduction
An Introduction to Cromwell Group (Holdings) Ltd
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2. Cromwell Group Head Office & Global Distribution Centre
Leicester
“Our aim is to remain a
“Cromwell is totally multi-cultural company and
committed to provide it’s promote equal opportunities.
people with opportunities
to achieve their chosen Cromwell will continue to be a
ambitions, and our reliable supply company whose
company aims to provide primary objective is to provide
secure, enjoyable and quality products, effective
meaningful employment support and ‘added value’
for all our people.” Michael Gregory
services to all its customers.”
(1970) (Group Managing Director) (2010)

3. 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

4. Experience - Local, National & Global Supply Capabilities
51 UK Locations: A J Howard Industrial Supplies Limited (Southend)
Aberdeen Peterborough GTSS Engineer Supplies Limited (Coventry)
Basildon Peterhead
Basingstoke Plymouth
Bedford Portsmouth
Birmingham Rochester
Blackburn Sheffield
Bristol Slough
Cardiff Southampton
Carlisle Stockton
Chester Stoke
Coventry Telford
Cramlington Tipton
Derby Tyne & Wear
Doncaster Warrington
Dublin Worcester
Dundee
Edinburgh
Fife
Glasgow (Bellshill)
Glasgow (Hillington)
Grimsby
Hull
Leeds
Leicester
Lincoln
London
Luton
Manchester
Mansfield
Northampton
Norwich
Nottingham
Oxford

5. Worldwide Distribution Network

6. Head Office & Global Distribution Centre
Wigston , Leicester
Central Support Functions Include:
• Purchasing
• Marketing
• IT
• Personnel
• Group Contracts / Group Sales
• CSS Mediwell
• Logistics
• Overseas

7. Fabrication & Mining & Oil
Communications Industry
Welding
We have a
diverse & wide
ranging Food & Drink
Aerospace & Customer Base Industry
Defence
Chemicals & Automotive
Rail Industry
Pharmaceutical Production

8. CUSTOMER PROFILE
TRANSPORTATION
FOOD & BEVERAGES CONSTRUCTION
AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
PHARMACEUTICAL & HEALTH CARE

9. Own Company
CAD Department Technical Support Transport
We offer a range
of In House
Services Embroidery
E Business &
Facilities
Vending
UKAS Accredited CNC Regrind &
Power Tool Repairs
Metrology Lab Recoat

10. Our People
Local Supply Depots offer a wide range of product from stock for Next
Day Delivery or Collection from any one of our Trade Counters
Fully trained Telesales Our Van Sales operation brings
Teams take customer orders product and technical know-how
and promote special offers. right to the customer’s door.
Warehouse and Despatch Sales Representatives and
personnel transact and deliver Qualified Engineers build trust
in a timely manner and long term relationships.

11. Working for Cromwell
Cromwell 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