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CHSA Distributor Accreditation Scheme

Futures Supplies always strive to deliver quality products, backed up with an exceptional customer experience and today we were delighted to invite independent inspector for the UK Cleaning & Hygiene Suppliers Association, Martin Yates to our premises to carry out an inspection of our products.

Representing all the major manufacturers and distributors of cleaning & hygiene products, the CHSA operates four accreditation schemes – three for manufacturers of soft tissue products, plastic refuse sacks and industrial cotton mops and one for distributors.

The CHSA Distributor Accreditation Scheme, which was introduced in 2017, requires regular periodic site audits to ensure conformance. Distributors must also sign a declaration that they will only stock and offer for sale CHSA accredited products or products that conform to the same standards as required by the relevant CHSA Manufacturing Standards Accreditation Schemes.

The aim of the schemes is to drive up standards in the industry and to ensure that what’s on the label is in the box so the customer always gets what they order and pay for.

We hope this provides our customers with further confidence and the assurance that we supply only products that meet the CHSA Accreditation rigorous high standards.

You can find out more about the CHSA Accreditation Schemes here www.chsa.co.uk

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20 Years of Outstanding Dedication and Loyalty Rewarded

Dan Vegas 2017Daniel Hills joined Futures Supplies & Support Services Ltd in 1997 as a Warehouse Assistant at just 16 years old. Over the ensuing 20 years, Dan progressed rapidly, acquiring additional skills through training, mentoring and experience, to the position of Office Manager and ultimately Operations Manager.

Assuming responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the business Dan’s role now includes client support, order processing, purchasing and co-ordinating logistics.

Dan is a key member of the management team. He is remarkably dedicated, loyal and cheerfully supports the team fostering a friendly and collaborative environment with both his colleagues and clients alike.

His dedication and work ethic never waver and this was rewarded with an all-expenses paid surprise trip to Las Vegas in March.

Dan said “Vegas has always been on my wish list, I cannot tell you what a fabulous surprise it was and how grateful I am. What an amazing time I had, I can’t put it into words. I am blessed to work at such an amazing company with a great team of people – roll on the next twenty years.”

Founder and CEO Mandie Kemp’s belief is that there is more to business than the bottom line. Futures Supplies has always been committed to the support and development of young people. It has offered apprenticeships and work placements to young people providing training and experience to help build their confidence with a view to catalysing long-term employment.

Vegas 2017

Mandie says, “Responsible business, sometimes referred to as corporate social responsibility or CSR, is at the core of our business strategies and Dan living breathing proof of this. I congratulate him for his long service, he is an inspiration and I wish him continued success in his role for many years to come. I hope the trip goes some way to shows how much we truly appreciate his loyalty, hard work and dedication.”

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The Cleaning Show 2013

Cleaning Show 2013The UK’s only major cleaning industry event, The Cleaning Show, where companies can market, sell and promote their products and services to an international audience took place between 19th & 21st March.

The Cleaning Show is a showcase for all products and services used in the cleaning and support services industry. It is held every two years on behalf of the cleaning industry by BCCE Ltd, a company jointly owned by the British Cleaning Council and Quartz Publishing & Exhibitions.Each year it gets bigger and better, attracting thousands of visitors keen to see all that’s new in the cleaning sector.

With more than 200 exhibitors taking part and many of the cleaning industry attending, Marc Kemp, Futures Supplies Financial Director and Dan Hills, Operations Manager visited to keep up to date with any new innovations on offer, meet with suppliers and take the opportunity to share a few drinks with some valued customers.

We are delighted to congratulate our suppliers Connect Hygiene for collecting the Washroom Products and Services Innovation Award for its Leonardo Compact Range and Unger for receiving the Window Cleaning Products and Service Innovation Award for its HiFlo Lite/Waterfed Pole technology at this year’s show.

 

 

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Strengthening the Operations Team at Futures Supplies

Andy WattsThe Operations Department is at the heart of any business and Futures Supplies continues its inward investment to support its customers’ needs and deliver the added value of exceptional service, starting off the year by recruiting an Operations Assistant to strengthen the team.

Andy Watts has joined the company to support the Operations Manager, Dan Hills in his role. Andy is responsible for supporting the day to day operations of the business including routing and coordinating the smooth and accurate deliveries to customer, liaising with the drivers and warehouse operatives and carrying out regular vehicle and Health and Safety checks in the logistics department.

Andy who has previous experience in both logistics and multidrop deliveries will be assisting Dan on a day to day level and says “I am keen to learn from Dan who has worked at Futures Supplies for a number of years since leaving school and know that if I work hard there are brilliant opportunities here for career progression.”