CASE STUDY: Bideford Tools opts for versatile Merlin Business Software
With growth plans firmly in place, Bideford Tools turned to an experienced e-commerce and data management solution provider to help it get ready for a vibrant future… Founded in the 1960s, Devon-based Bideford Tools has established itself as a supplier of cutting and hand tools as well as clamping systems, measuring equipment, abrasives and soldering and welding equipment. “Bideford […]
Tool buying group Troy UK acquires THS
After months of negotiation, on 1 April ‘18, Troy UK, based in Barnstaple Devon, celebrated the successful acquisition of Rotherham based buying group THS. This significant deal creates an independent buying group of substantial scale, and assists both organisations in creating further competitive advantage for their members in the combined challenge of competing with national rivals. […]
Troy UK named among fastest growing SW businesses
Troy has been named one of the fastest growing businesses in the South West in the FG75 2017. Covering companies in Devon and Cornwall, this annual snapshot of the regional economy is put together by local paper Western Morning News. On the list, Troy UK Limited came in at number 60, with a turnover of £76,382 […]
SHOW REPORT: Troy Means Business 2017
The sixth Troy Means Business (TMB) event returned to Silverstone this spring. Bringing together suppliers and members of the growing Troy group of independent engineering distributors, TMB closed the day with a ‘Roaring 20s’ themed Gala Dinner. Torque scored an invite to the one day members-only show and later quizzed Andrea Arkless, Marketing Manager at Troy UK for a debrief and […]
New supplier Master Abrasives heads to Troy Means Business next month
As a new supplier to the Troy Group, Master Abrasives is exhibiting at the Troy Means Business show for the first time in April, offering special deals on the range of Master quick change discs and ZIPP range of Air Tools. The Master stand will display some of its own products – such as MASTER® branded […]