Buy British Day

Let’s Celebrate Buy British Day

As a UK manufacturer of storage equipment, we’re all about supporting British businesses. After all, our products have helped SMEs up and down the country successfully run their businesses for over 70 years! So, on the 3rd of October, we want everyone to join us by supporting Buy British Day.

If you’ve not heard about it before, Buy British Day is an annual event that promotes and encourages everyone to buy into UK-made products and services. Sounds good to us. Not only are we spreading the love, but we will also be contributing to improving our economy for the better.

The importance of small business economy

If you need any convincing about supporting British businesses, it might be worthwhile knowing some of the facts:

Did you know:

• UK SMEs make up around 99% of businesses operating in the private sector!
• SMEs account for three fifths of employment in the UK
• A good portion of these businesses are classed as small (up to 49 employees) with the remainder made up of medium-sized companies (between 50 to 249 employees).
• SMEs in the UK had a combined turnover of over 2.1 trillion pounds

(Figures sourced from FSB https://www.fsb.org.uk/uk-small-business-statistics.html#:~:text=SMEs%20and%20the%20economy&text=SMEs%20account%20for%2099.9%25%20of,%C2%A32.1%20trillion%20(51%25)

The figures are impressive, you could say small British businesses really are the backbone of the UK. They significantly boost the economy, drive growth, provide jobs and best of all bring innovation to the British market. It makes perfect sense to bring everything close to home and give UK businesses as much support as we can.

How can buying British impact you?

It’s not just about helping out the UK economy. Did you know that working with a UK-based company offers significant advantages that benefit everyone?

Timescale – When growing your business, the last thing you need is facing long delays because products have to travel from overseas. UK businesses have the flexibility to potentially reduce lead times on orders with less risk in the supply chain. Perfect for companies who want to get going with their business as soon as possible.

Quality – UK products have to meet stringent requirements. For example, as a UK manufacturer, our products are designed in accordance with the latest ISO standards and our designs meet SEMA industry standards. That means we deliver high-quality racking and shelving that is designed to last.

Service – When growing your SME business, margins can be tight. When you order from a company like Storage Direct there are no minimum requirements. In other words, no need to splash the cash upfront all at once. You can simply order the products you need and then add to our modular systems as your business grows.

Products – UK business are best placed to know what UK customers need. With a long history in supplying storage equipment, our wide range of racking and shelving systems come in a range of sizes to suit every requirement. So, if you’re an entrepreneur selling your craft items online and need shelving or a larger logistics unit requiring some racking, we can supply the perfect storage solution for you. Add in our innovative accessories and we can deliver a bespoke storage system that will help your business to run more efficiently.

Cut Carbon Emissions – most businesses are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint. It is estimated that emissions associated with imports to the UK now account for 358m tonnes of carbon. Buy from a British business and you significantly cut the travel miles.

At Storage Direct we take our commitment to sustainability even further. Our steel-based products are 100% recyclable, and we operate a zero-waste landfill policy. We also actively source steel from integrated mills where 11-26% is manufactured from recycled products. To prove our credentials, we have been awarded an EcoVadis Gold rating for our commitment to sustainability. Good to know!

Proud to be British Manufacturers

Looking for that perfect storage solution for your business? Why not do your bit to support Buy British Day and place an order with Storage Direct.

As a UK manufacturer of storage systems, we are playing a big part in supporting our local economy, keeping British businesses and manufacturers alive. That’s why we made our mark and became a member of Made in Britain. The internationally recognised registered trademark promotes and acknowledges the very best of British manufacturing and stands for quality, value, safety, and high standards.

Even better, get help with planning your storage space by getting in touch with one of our storage gurus for a no-obligation chat. They will answer all your questions and lead you through the entire process, from the initial planning all the way through to the supply and installation. And before you ask, there is no project too big, small, simple or unique that we can’t help with.