A STORE stocking thousands of tonnes of steel and a chance to speak face to face with experts makes all the difference to customers of AH Allen Steel Services.
There are a growing number of clients who make the most of calling in to the ‘off the shelf’ store at the Brackmills-based business in Liliput Road.
The store, which is open to the public, has a wealth of stock, but more specialist requirements can be ordered with the help of the knowledgeable team.
The Northampton business is part of a UK-wide network which means customers can have access to one of the country’s leading steel stockholders.
This enables AH Allen to offer next-day deliveries throughout the UK, with the company pledging to beat competitors on price, quality and service.
The company, set up in 1901, benefits from being part of the Barrett Steel Group, the UK’s largest independent steel stockholders. This gives the group real buying power to source competitively-priced steel and operate a stringent quality management system which is monitored and regularly reviewed under the strict BSI process.
Managing Director, Spencer Bishop, said: “We know customers appreciate the chance to talk face to face with our friendly, knowledgeable and highly experienced team. We take pride on delivering a quality service with steel available over the counter or for next-day delivery. It means each customer can get the competitively priced steel they want, when they want.”
Sustainability is often a priority for customers and all the steel sourced by the group carries the CE mark, which means it meets European standards and does not come from markets like China.
Spencer said: “Whatever their needs we welcome clients looking for steel. I think we can sum up AH Allen in one sentence: ‘Big enough to cope, small enough to care’.”
The company’s ongoing investment in technology means steel is available to meet different specifications including laser-cut pieces, bespoke designs or powder coated to meet building regulations.
The wide range of steel products include safety walkways, railings, stainless steel balconies with glass and mezzanine ceilings.
To find out more call 01604 762211 or see the website at www.ahasteel.com or email The over-the-counter service is available at the Liliput Road depot from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.